Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 67

The Pre-Long Beach Auction

Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2633		1885-CC GSA Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-63. Frosty and untoned. In the black box as issued. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $630
Lot 2634		1885-CC GSA. NGC graded MS-62. In the original black GSA holder (PCGS # 9006) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 2635		1885-CC. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and untoned. In a first generation holder. Popular low-mintage CC-date. Only 228,000 made. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 2636		1885-CC. PCGS graded MS-62. Frosty and totally white (PCGS # 7160) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 2637		1885-CC GSA. MS-60 Plus. In the original GSA black holder and box. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $546
Lot 2638		1885-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Nice light golden obverse toning while the reverse displays intense green and lilac colors. The surfaces are radiant, pulsing with glowing with color, all quite lustrous. It is never common to find an �85-S struck with exactitude by the dies. This is such a coin, we are happy to report. Pop 428; 35 finer (PCGS # 7164) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2639		1886. NGC graded Proof 65. A fully white Gem Proof. Delicate satin to frosted white devices resonate off of the mirror surface of this near-pristine Gem. In former days, the luster was enough to determine a coin's status. But today, just as important is the strike: there is no deviation in the sharp relief seen, not even in the centers of the coin. Only 886 Proofs struck. (PCGS # 7321) . Estimated Value $3,600 - 3,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,600
Lot 2640		1886. PCGS graded Proof 63. Light toning adheres to the borders on both sides. Among the rest of the characteristics, the coin displays clear-cut devices from having been giving a full strike by the specially prepared Proof dies. Attention to details shows in every area. Only 886 Proofs coined (PCGS # 7321) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 2641		1888. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. An untoned cameo gem example. As befits the method of Proof production that was in vogue in 1888 at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin is uniformly sharp and gleaming, brilliant with beautiful cameo contrast between the fields and devices. The strike shows all the fine detail in the devices, including hair curls and the eagle�s breast detail. Furthermore, are no marks, spots, or other blemishes for the PR65 designation. Only 833 Proofs minted (PCGS # 87323) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,060
Lot 2642		1888. NGC graded MS-67. A fully blast white Superb Gem. Both sides are remarkably lustrous with full-moon whiteness and cartwheel spin. Something perhaps worth adding to the discussioon about the smooth finish is how desirable this coin is with this precision strike on all main devices. Pop 68; 1 finer in 68 (PCGS # 7182) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,335
Lot 2643		1889. Proof 64+ Cameo. CAC Approved. A gorgeous brilliant white cameo example with hints of light tone starting to form. Although one might assume the deeply reflective mirrors would be the dominant feature on this handsome Proof, what immediately transfixes the viewer's attention is the splendid frosted cameo sheen off the devices. Very scarce in such attractive condition. Only 811 Proofs struck. Pop 2; 3 finer in 65+ (PCGS # 87324) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,807
Lot 2644		1889. PCGS graded Proof 63. Untoned and quite choice for the grade. A sharply struck example that has a few faint hairlines across the cheek. Just a limited number were minted, which makes the issue scarce in choice condition. Only 811 Proofs struck (PCGS # 7324) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 2645		1889-CC. PCGS graded Fine-15. Even wear and lightly toned. Popular "King of the Carson City Dollars" with a mintage of only 350,000 (PCGS # 7190) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 2646		1889-CC. PCGS graded Fine-15. Evenly worn and lightly toned. Popular Key Date (PCGS # 7190) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $759
Lot 2647		1889-O. PCGS graded MS-65. A frosty mint gem with stunning multi-color rainbow toning across the obverse. Metal flow enhances the glittering mint luster that covers the surfaces, giving the coin a shimmering, glowing appearance as it propels the colorful toning into your field of vision. The original mint brilliance is only interrupted by an occasional out of the way bagmark. Both the peripheries and the central reverse are detailed and close to 100% crisp for their sharpness of strike, which is a forceful reminder in a coin from this Southern mint that it is quality that counts. Pop 138; 9 finer in 66 (PCGS # 7192) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2648		1889-S. PCGS graded MS-66. A splendid white gem in a new shield holder. An unusually high quality coin for the 1889-S issue, this specimen displays riveting lustrous satin luster with crystal-edged detail including all hair strands and all eagle feathers whether they be on the wings, legs or chest. Moving along, we can gladly report a highly presentable strike everyplace else, with boldness second to none. If you have the fortitude for the muscular effort to bid and to keep on bidding against all competitors, then this remarkable specimen is the one for you. Pop 61; 1 in 67 (PCGS # 7194) . Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 2649		1889-S. PCGS graded MS-64. A very choice frosty mint example with a touch of delicate gold toning. Low mintage: only 700,000 struck of the '89-S Morgan (PCGS # 7194) . Estimated Value $450 - 475. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $529
Lot 2650		1890. NGC graded MS-65. The obverse displays lovely rainbow toning. The underpinning silvery luster on both sides is full with a strong and beautiful satin texture. This is a decidedly well-struck example with commanding details, unlike most in the 1890 to 1897 period. It has no bothersome abrasions or points of wear, which increases the coin�s prestige, nor did the dies leave behind a less than rigid impression of softness in the centers. The centers are fully defined. Everything sharp. Pop 271; 6 finer (PCGS # 7196) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. Ex: Rainbow Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 2651		1890-CC. PCGS graded MS-63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck and mostly white. Deep prooflikes are very scarce on the '90-CC issue, unlike some earlier CC-mint dates in the series from the 1880s (PCGS # 97199) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2652		1890-CC. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck with lovely multi-color toning on both sides. A handsome, well struck example (PCGS # 7198) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 2653		1890-CC. Tail Bar. PCGS graded MS-64. Popular Top 100 Morgan Dollar die variety. This VAM perhaps the easiest to identify within the entire Morgan dollar series, since the wide die gouge from the fletchings to the wreath is prominent when seen with the unaided eye. Pop 82; 3 finer, 1 in 64+ and 2 in 65 (PCGS # 87198) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,120
Lot 2654		1890-S. PCGS graded MS-66. The obverse displays lovely rainbow toning while the reverse shows light rainbow colors. A highly lustrous Gem that has swirling luster throughout and a razor sharp strike. And what's more, confirming the smooth luster, we report excellent sharpness on all central features. Pop 125; 7 finer (PCGS # 7202) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2655		1891. NGC graded MS-65 Star. Both sides display intense blue toning. Fully lustrous - an important and rare feature for this not all that well preserved issue -- the surfaces display dominant cartwheel sheen which supports the intense, iridescent color all the more. Combined, they almost mesmerize the onlooker! Almost everyone likes to seek a coin that was struck with precision and care by the dies in the outer margins and on all legends that you'd expect; here too, the inner designs were also left crisply detailed by the imprint of the dies. Pop 2; 2 finer in 66 (PCGS # 7204) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2656		1891-S. ICG graded MS-65. The obverse displays lovely rainbow toning. Milky white surfaces underneath this marvelous toning help the colors to explode from the surface, everything swirls with luster. Unlike the general run of pieces of this caliber, the strike is thoroughly convincing in all places, even where some weakness is usually found at centers. A first-rate Gem. Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 2657		1891-CC. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and mostly untoned, a choice example (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $525 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 2658		1891-O. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. In an OGH. A nice white coin, originally preserved, the surfaces are intensely lustrous with swirling cartwheel frost (PCGS # 7208) . Estimated Value $525 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 2659		1892. NGC graded MS-65. Lovely obverse blue toning. The reverse shows gold toning. Fully brilliant otherwise underneath this lovely color, the surfaces display few noticeable abrasions; the luster stands out with frosty cartwheel splendor. What�s more, the piece is struck with almost scientific precision on the highest points of the design, something not often seen in dates in the early 1890s for some reason. Pop 92; 3 finer (PCGS # 7212) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500. Ex: Rainbow Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2660		1892-CC. PCGS graded MS-63+. A nice white coin. And a lustrous example that has a above-average detail and strike with a bare few faint luster grazes in the field consistent with MS63 grade. The coin is carefully preserved. While some CC-mint Morgan Dollars (such as the 1882-1884 issues) are readily obtainable at the choice and gem grade level, the 1892-CC is not. This is not to say that Mint State examples are rare, but, rather, that most are noticeably abraded (PCGS # 7214) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,920
Lot 2661		1892-CC. In a red Paramount holder labeled MS-65. Our grade is MS-63, nicely toned around the edges. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. Ex Redfield hoard. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 2662		1892-CC. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck (PCGS # 7214) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 2663		1893. NGC graded MS-64. An untoned example and quite choice. Popular for a Morgan Dollar date set since 1893-P is the most readily affordable of the four issues this year in Mint condition. Uncompromised by mishandling, everything is highly attractive here (PCGS # 7220) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 2664		1893-CC. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Frosty and mostly white. A nice example. After the 1889-CC and 1879-CC, the 1893-CC is the most elusive Morgan Dollar from the Carson City Mint. It is also a historically significant coin as the final Silver Dollar produced at the fabled Nevada branch mint--a fact that only enhances its popularity among specialists. This is an issue that is not represented by quantities of Uncirculated survivors in today's hobby. On the contrary, when Mint State coins are available, it will usually be one at a time, and the typical representative is noticeably bagmarked and confined to the MS60-MS62 grade range. A very choice coin. When President Grover Cleveland was sworn in to his second term in office in early 1893, he told the Treasury Department to close the Carson Mint (as a budget cutting measure). The short history of this illustrious Western minting facility is peppered with stories of great rarities coming off the coining presses (PCGS # 7222) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,188
Lot 2665		1893-CC. PCGS graded AU-55. Untoned with plenty of mint luster present. This is the last year the government struck coinage at the mint in Carson City, Nevada. Only silver dollars, half eagles, eagles, and double eagles were made bearing the 1893-CC combination. Attractive and well preserved (PCGS # 7222) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,958
Lot 2666		1893-CC PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is AU with light hairlines. Lustrous (PCGS # 7222) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $960
Lot 2667		1893-S. PCGS graded Good-4. Evenly worn, problem-free and lightly toned. Popular Key Date of which only 100,000 were produced. The early 1890s saw a drop-off in the coinage of silver dollars, with the most notable low-mintage years being 1893-95. By 1896, things had turned around and production levels increased once more, leaving behind the scarce 1893-S as a desirable rarity (PCGS # 7226) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 2668		1893-S PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is VG8 lightly cleaned. Only 100,000 minted. Key date in the set (PCGS # 7226) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2669		1894. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. CAC Approved. Untoned and very choice. Only 972 pieces struck. The 1894 has always been one of the most revered dates in the Proof series of Morgan Dollars. Similar to the 1901, the 1894 is a difficult issue to obtain in high grade Uncirculated condition. For this reason, there has always been significant date pressure on Proofs of these issues. This is an exceptionally choice, cameo coin that is deeply mirrored and even shows desirable frosting on the devices (indicated by the cameo contrast acknowledged on the holder). Fully and intricately detailed also with only minimal loss of detail over the ear of Liberty. Pop 20; 14 finer (PCGS # 87329) . Estimated Value $2,900 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,830
Lot 2670		1894. PCGS graded EF-40. Popular low mintage date, this has excellent detail in the devices and proudly displays damage-free rims, a definite plus (PCGS # 7228) . Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 2671		1894. NGC graded VF-20. A popular key date Philadelphia Mint Morgan dollar. Evenly worn with pleasant antique grey coloration. Only 110,000 minted, nearly the same as the more famous 1893-S (with 100,000 struck) (PCGS # 7228) . Estimated Value $1,050 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 2672		1894-O. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty and totally white. Dripping with lustrous eye appeal. Quite difficult to acquire in such high grade. All but unobtainable as a Gem, the 1894-O is one of the foremost Morgan Dollar rarities in the finer Mint State grades. It is true there were 1.7 million coins were produced, however locating an attractive representative is anything but easy. Most coins are plagued by poor strike details, while the luster quality also seems sub-par for the type. This is not quite a fully struck coin, but all features save for those over the central highpoints are exceedingly bold. Even the foal points are not all that softly impressed, while the luster is vibrant, purest white and with a frosty finish. A very desirable example that would fit nicely in even the most discerning numismatist's collection. Pop 278; 41 finer (PCGS # 7230) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2673		1894-S. NGC graded MS-65. The reverse displays wonderful blue and golden colors. The obverse has light gold tones around the edges. The silvery hue reciprocates between levels of frost and satin-texture on this handsome �94-S Morgan. Lustrous and well struck with rocking-fresh surfaces. From the luster, we next take stock of the details of the design. Given the proper amount of strike pressure, the coin was fully brought up by the dies. Critics may point to a couple of fused hair curls above Liberty�s ear, but as this is seen almost across the board on Morgan dollars in the 1890s, we can overlook it as being of little importance. Pop 42; 12 finer (PCGS # 7230) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,795
Lot 2674		1894-S. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. A lovely frosty mint example. Lightly toned. 1894-S is deceptively scarce in Choice Mint grades like this; many reached circulation; those that remained Uncirculated often show heavy bagmarks (PCGS # 7232) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 2675		1895-O. PCGS graded AU-50. Lightly toned. Missing from many collections and quite scarce in high grades (PCGS # 7236) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $930
Lot 2676		1895-S. PCGS graded MS-62. Frosty mostly untoned. A lustrous Morgan with few abrasions on the face of Liberty on the obverse. The obverse has very sharp detail in the eagle's chest and wings and is relatively free of abrasions. Scarce (PCGS # 7238) . Estimated Value $3,600 - 3,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 2677		1896. NGC graded MS-67. A frosty blast white gem. Fabulous quality and overall surfaces. The coin has superb blazing white mint luster and is virtually abrasion-free. Pop 55; none finer (PCGS # 7240) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 2678		1896 BU Roll. A nice original Brilliant Uncirculated roll with the coins grading MS-60 to 63. The top and bottom dollars are beautifully toned. Lot of 20 coins. Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details	Realized $876
Lot 2679		1896-O. NGC graded MS-63. Mostly untoned. A very scarce date in Mint State grades. Known for poor striking qualities and unimprissive luster, this attractive MS63 1896-O handily overcomes both of these normal deficiencies. Both sides are very well endowed with a pleasing satiny-white appearance. Surface marks are consistently light and well scattered. Pop 156; 10 in 64, 3 in 65 (PCGS # 7242) . Estimated Value $4,400 - 4,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2680		1897. PCGS graded Proof 60. Some tone rests within the devices. Light hairlines. Only 731 struck (PCGS # 7332) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 2681		1898. PCGS graded Proof 62. Uniform sunset golden toning on both sides. Hairlines seen only under magnification. Only 735 Proofs struck (PCGS # 7333) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 2682		1898. PCGS graded MS-65. The obverse shows light golden toning while the reverse exhibits wonderful rainbow shades including the popular green colors. An immaculate, blazing Gem, the surfaces bursting with vivid shades and unequaled originality over both sides. In winding this up, we are pleased to see also a strike faithful to every detail from a full blow by the dies, with marvelously crisp detail found at Liberty�s hair and the eagle�s breast and other plumage (PCGS # 7252) . Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,183

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