Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 70

The September 2-5, 2012

Colonials

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 386		1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Shilling Noe-1 Rarity-3 PCGS Genuine. This piece is nicely centered and has the details of EF40 or better, but the planchet is defective. There is a fissure and planchet crack at K-9 that extends to the oak tree, a less obvious planchet fissure on the reverse from the rim at K-4 to the base of the XII denomination where it fades away, and a curved chunk of the planchet is missing at the top of the obverse. The surfaces are a bit uneven and there are many tiny pinpricks on both sides. Frosty medium steel gray. Certainly not perfect, but the details are very nice for an Oak Tree Shilling. Weight listed as 70.52 grains on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,440
Lot 387		1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Sixpence Noe-16 Rarity-5 PCGS Genuine. Frosty light silvery gray fading to medium gray in some of the protected areas. Most likely lightly cleaned. Has the details of a VF30 example, but it was struck 5-10% off center to K-6 leaving some of the legends off the planchet. The notable marks are some fine hairline scratches at the lower right of the oak tree and a rather deep planchet void at the rim that obliterates the upper part of EW in NEW. The date, VI denomination, and oak tree are all sharply struck and clear. The fine die cracks under LAND that always come on this die combination are visible. Type with "IN" on the reverse. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 388		1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling Noe-26 Rarity-5 NGC graded XF details scratched. Glossy medium to dark steel gray. The surfaces are smooth but both sides show numerous fine, very old scratches, strongest on the obverse. Struck with the obverse (Pine Tree side) slightly off center to K-4.5 while the reverse is off a bit more to K-7.5. However, the date is bold and the legends are complete except for the O in DO at the bottom of the reverse. This example is the latest state seen with a strong die crack extending from the right side of the 2 in the date through the D in ENGLAND to the border beyond. Clearly later than either of the examples in the Hain or Ford collections. Weight listed as 71.1 grains on the NGC label, #2573475.008. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 389		(1672-1694) London Elephant Halfpenny Breen-186. PCGS graded AU-53. Choice glossy chocolate and steel with slightly lighter brown toning in protected areas. No defects, just very light friction on the highpoints. A premium example of the "Thick" variety without diagonals in the center of the shield. See page 44 of the "Redbook." Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 390		(1672-1694) London Elephant Halfpenny Breen-186 NGC graded VG details, planchet flaw. Dark olive and steel with a layer of powdery greenish oxidation that dulls the surfaces. Otherwise the only defects are a two thin, shallow planchet fissures slanting across the obverse (the elephant side). No notable marks or other defects. This one needs a bit of TLC to bring life back to the surfaces and bring out the details. The elephant and most of the legend is readable. Listed on page 44 of the "Redbook." Estimated Value $75-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 391		(1672-1694) London Elephant Halfpenny Breen-186 G4. Glossy dark steel and olive brown. Smooth and attractive, just heavily worn. The elephant is clear and the legends are easily readable. See page 44 of the "Redbook." Weight 204.3 grains, the "thick planchet" version. Estimated Value $50-UP. From the Dr. Charles Ruby collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 392		1722 Rosa Americana Twopence Breen-90 F12. Variety without a period following REX. Sharpness VF20 but cleaned and very slightly rough. A shallow depression below the portrait is the only notable mark. The date and legends are complete and strong. Dark steel and chocolate with coppery brown highlights from the old cleaning. See page 41 in the "Redbook." Weight 241.3 grains. Estimated Value $150-UP. From the Dr. Charles Ruby collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 393		1722 Rosa Americana Penny Breen-116 VF20. Variety with UTILE DULCI. Ten points sharper with areas of fine roughness on both sides. Dark chocolate and steel. Nicely struck and attractive in spite of the imperfect surfaces. See page 40 of the "Redbook." Weight 124.1 grains. Estimated Value $150-UP. From the Dr. Charles Ruby collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 394		1722 Rosa Americana Penny Breen-117. PCGS graded MS-61. Variety with UTILE DULCI and two rosettes on the reverse, and the stop following REX is positioned off the top of the X (called extremely rare by Breen). Glossy olive brown and dark chocolate with traces of frosty golden tan in protected areas on the reverse. Nearly flawless. The only defect is a small spot of shallow verdigris at the rosette following AMERICANA. See page 40 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 395		Pair of Rosa Americana Pennies. Includes a 1722 Breen-116 UTILE DULCI in G5 and a 1723 Crowned Rose type Breen-121 grading F15. Both are smooth and free of notable defects. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $207
Lot 396		1722 Rosa Americana Halfpenny with DEI GRATIA Breen-134. PCGS graded AU-50. Variety with a rosette following the date. Glossy chocolate and olive brown. No marks or other defects, only very light wear. The obverse is properly centered on the planchet but the reverse is off very slightly to K-4 affecting only the dentils in that area. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 397		1722 Rosa Americana Halfpenny with .17 over 172 Breen-135. NGC graded Fine-12. Attractive glossy chocolate brown with lighter steel brown toning on some of the highpoints. Smooth and choice. The obverse is slightly misaligned to K-5 but the reverse is centered on the planchet. This is the extremely rare (according to Breen) variety with .17 over 172, and the undertype error is clearly visible. Apparently the die sinker forgot to add the stop (period) following DULCI before punching in the first 3 digits of the date, then corrected his error. An obvious error and the first of this variety seen by this cataloger. The error or Breen variety are not noted on the NGC label. See page 41 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 398		1722 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny Martin 4.3-Bc.1 Rarity-4. ANACS graded VF-25 details,corroded. Glossy chocolate brown with a couple splashes of reddish chocolate on both sides, and these splashed areas contain traces of verdigris. The only verdigris visible to the unaided eye is a small patch in the field off the left shoulder of the seated figure. Overall the eye appeal of this piece is decent. Late die state with heavy die rusting in parts of the obverse legend, especially at DEI. Listed on page 42 of the "Redbook." Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 399		1723 Wood's Hibernia Farthing Martin 3.13-Bc.10 Rarity-5. ANACS graded VF-30. Mostly glossy chocolate and olive brown with slightly lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. No marks or planchet flaws, but there is some shallow crud in protected areas with a couple specks of verdigris in the mix. The date and legends are bold. See page 42 in the Redbook." Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 400		1723 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny Martin 4.5-Fa.4 Rarity-4 EF40. Attractive glossy olive brown and chocolate. The only marks are a few very light rim bruises, none notable. LDS showing a cud break at BER in HIBERNIA and strong die clashmarks on the reverse. Weight 123.9 grains. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 401		1723 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny Martin 4.76-Gd.2 Rarity-5. NGC graded EF-40. Rather glossy light olive brown with darker olive toning in protected areas. Sharply struck and attractive for the grade. The only defects are a shallow planchet void on the bottom of the neck near the hair (as struck) and some crud caked into a few of the protected areas on the obverse. Nice for the grade. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 402		1723 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny Martin 4.86-Gc.17 Rarity-4 VF25. Choice glossy medium chocolate brown. Smooth and virtually flawless. Weight 116.2 grains. Estimated Value $80-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 403		1723 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny Not in Martin VF25. Glossy olive brown with lighter chocolate brown toning on the highpoints. Nice surfaces, although a little dirty. The only mark is a small pit on the jawline near the hair. The obverse and reverse dies of this example are not included in the Martin reference on this series. Weight 112.7 grains. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 404		1738-A French Colonial Sou Marque Vlack-16 Rarity-1. PCGS graded MS-64, CAC Approved. Frosty light silvery gray with traces of bluish steel toning in protected areas on the reverse. Satiny luster covers the fields on both sides. Nicely struck and free of any notable marks. From the Paris mint. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 405		1767-A French Colonial Copper Sou Breen-700. PCGS graded EF-40, CAC Approved. Choice glossy light chocolate brown. Smooth and attractive. The only mark of any significance is a very light scratch the meanders below FRANCOISES. Variety without the "RF" counterstamp. See page 51 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 406		1767-A French Colonial Copper Sou Breen-700. PCGS graded EF-40. Double Struck in Collar. Glossy dark chocolate brown with lighter brown toning covering the highpoints, the contrast creating an attractive two-tone appearance that accents the designs. No marks or verdigris, but you can find traces of extremely fine roughness under strong magnification. This piece was struck two times with a tiny, no more than 1 millimeter, shift between the impressions. Sharp, clear doubling is visible on both sides. The double strike feature is noted on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 407		1767-A French Colonial Copper Sou with RF Counterstamp Breen-701. PCGS graded EF-45. Double Struck Reverse. Slightly glossy reddish chocolate brown with lighter brown toning on the highpoints. Traces of very shallow verdigris and crud can be found in some of the protected areas on both sides. No marks or other defects. Sharp doubling shows on the entire obverse (the side with the RF counterstamp), but the reverse displays no trace of doubling. The PCGS label mentions the mint error status and "Dbl Struck Rev" feature. Listed on page 51 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 408		1767-A French Colonial Copper Sou with RF Counterstamp Breen-701. ANACS graded EF-40. Glossy medium chocolate brown. Smooth and void of any notable defects, just worn. The "RF" counterstamp is bold. The ANACS label mentions this is the Vlack 2-B die variety. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 409		1785 Connecticut Mailed Bust Right Miller 3.1-A.3 Rarity-4 F15. Glossy dark olive brown with lighter chocolate toning on the devices. The planchet is decent but does exhibit a hint of uneven roughness in a few places. The only notable marks are a planchet flake at the rim off the bust tip and a thin fissure on the reverse rim at K-11. The date is easily readable although the bottoms of the digits are fading into the rim below. Weight 140.7 grains. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 410		1785 Connecticut Mailed Bust Right Miller 4.3-A.2 Rarity-3 VG10. Rather glossy dark chocolate brown with lighter chocolate toning covering the devices on both sides giving this piece an attractive two-tone appearance. The surfaces are very nice and the eye appeal of this piece is excellent in spite of some extremely fine porosity on the obverse. No verdigris or notable marks. The date and legends are complete and bold. Weight 139.2 grains. Estimated Value $60-UP. Ex Jim Steelman, Coin Galleries 4/21/2004:1122-Tom Rinaldo 5/2/2004. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 411		1785 Connecticut Mailed Bust Right Miller 6.3-G.1 Rarity-3 F15. Slightly sharper but covered with very fine roughness. No verdigris and the only mark is a short but sharp scratch in the field before the face of the seated figure on the reverse. Rather glossy light chocolate brown fading to darker chocolate in protected areas. MDS with obvious swelling on both sides. The date is bold and the legends are strong. Weight 138.2 grains. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 412		1786 Connecticut Mailed Bust Left Miller 4.1-G Rarity-3+ F15. Glossy dark olive and steel with lighter chocolate brown toning on the highpoints. The surfaces appear smooth to the unaided eye but a glass reveals traces of underlying extremely fine roughness in protected areas. No verdigris but there are traces of glue on the lower part of the bust. A small nick on the back of the head is the only notable mark. The Miller attribution is neatly inked into the field before the chin. The date is complete although the 6 is a bit weak and the legends are clear. Weight 134.1 grains. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 413		1787 Connecticut Draped Bust Left Miller 32.2-X.1 Rarity-3 VF25. Glossy dark olive and steel. No marks or verdigris, but the surfaces are slightly rough under the glossy patina. No marks or other defects. The details are bold except for the bottom edge of the date, which is off the planchet. A curved planchet clip affects the dentils above the U in AUCTORI, as struck. An attractive piece in spite of the dark toning and imperfect surfaces. Weight 121.6 grains. Estimated Value $125-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 414		1787 Connecticut Draped Bust Left Miller 33.9-s.2 Rarity-2 F15. Attractive glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown toning covering the devices on both sides. The two-tone look accents the details and the eye appeal is excellent for the grade. Struck slightly off center to K-4.5 leaving parts of the legend partially off the planchet. No marks or other defects. The date is bold. Weight 157.2 grains. Estimated Value $60-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 415		1787 Connecticut Draped Bust Left Miller 33.34-Z.3 Rarity-5+ VF20. Glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown toning on the devices. The only defects are a couple faint hairline scratches around CTO in AUCTORI and some shallow verdigris off the knee of the seated figure. Nicely centered showing complete, strong legends on both sides. A premium example of this tough variety, better than the Ford or Perkins coins. Weight 139.9 grains. Estimated Value $150-UP. From the Dr. Charles Ruby collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 416		1787 Connecticut Draped Bust Left Miller 33.36-T.1 Rarity-6 F12. Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate with a couple swipes of darker olive brown toning on the lower part of the obverse. Smooth and virtually perfect except for a small boxed "X" neatly scratched into the field below the N in INDE. The date and legends are complete and strong. Comparable to the Miller-Ford example that had granular surfaces. Weight 139.8 grains. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 417		1787 Connecticut Draped Bust Left Miller 37.4-k.1 Rarity-3 VF20. Ten points sharper but there is very fine roughness mixed with traces of shallow verdigris on the upper third of the obverse, and myriad microscopic hairline scratches cover much of the portrait. The remainder of the planchet is smooth and attractive. The only other marks are a pair of small planchet chips or flakes at the rim above the T in AUCTORI. Mostly glossy steel brown with reddish chocolate brown toning in protected areas. The date and legends are strong. LDS with strong die clashmarks from the 87 of the date showing above the head. Weight 166.2 grains. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $155
Lot 418		1787 Connecticut Draped Bust Left Miller 37.6-k.4 Rarity-5+ VF30. Ten points sharper where the designs were properly struck up, but the strike behind the portrait and at the opposing area on the reverse is very weak. Otherwise the only defects are a spot of verdigris in the hair right of the forehead and a couple shallow planchet voids in the obverse fields. LDS with strong swelling at UCT in AUCTORI. Glossy chocolate and steel brown. Superior to the Perkins example in spite of the imperfections. Weight 182.0 grains. Estimated Value $250-UP. From the Dr. Charles Ruby collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 419		1787 Connecticut Draped Bust Left Miller 48-g.5 Rarity-5 F15. Slightly sharper but both sides display some minor roughness and there are a few light contact marks on both sides. Lightly cleaned with dark chocolate and olive brown toning covering all but the highpoints, which are a lighter shade of coppery brown. The date is tight to the edge of the planchet but it remains easily readable, and the legends are clear. Comparable to the Ford and Perkins examples. Weight 162.0 grains. Estimated Value $100-UP. From the Dr. Charles Ruby collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 420		Pair of 1787 Connecticut Coppers PCGS graded VF20 and F15. Both are the Draped Bust Left type with glossy chocolate and olive brown surfaces. They have a readable date and clear legends. A decent pair. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $391
Lot 421		1788 Connecticut Mailed Bust Left Miller 11-G Rarity-2 VF30. Sharpness EF45 or better but very dark olive and steel with underlying extremely fine roughness covering both sides, strongest on the left side of the obverse. No verdigris, and the only marks are a pair of thin, closely spaced parallel scratches under IB in LIB. The date and legends are all bold. Weight 112.2 grains. Estimated Value $125-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 422		1788 Connecticut Draped Bust Left Miller 16.1-D Rarity-3 VG10. Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. The only marks on otherwise choice surfaces are a tiny rim bruise at K-11 on the obverse and a planchet flake on the head of the seated figure (as struck). MDS, before the cud break at the feet of the seated figure. Weight 114.5 grains. Estimated Value $60-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 423		Group of Five 1787 Connecticut Coppers. Includes Miller 13-D R2 LDS VG8, Miller 29.1-p R5 G6, Miller 33.5-T.2 R5 VG10, Miller 33.10-Z.8 R5 F12, and Miller 33.19-Z.2 R5 G6. A couple are sharper with defects. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. From the Dr. Charles Ruby collection. View details	Realized $242
Lot 424		Group of 7 Connecticut Colonial Coppers. Grades range from Basal State-1 to AG3. A couple have a readable date. Most are sharper with defects. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $25-UP. View details	Realized $60
Lot 425		Group of 5 Mixed Colonial Coppers. Includes 1786 Connecticut G4, another grading AG3, a 1787 Connecticut G6, a 1785 Nova Constellatio Crosby 5-E with pointed rays AG3, and a 1787 Fugio cent Newman 18-U AG3. Some are sharper with defects. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. From the Dr. Charles Ruby collection. View details	Realized $253
Lot 426		1788 Massachusetts Cent Ryder 12-K R6- VF25. Attractive glossy chocolate brown. The only marks of any significance are a few very fine planchet lamination fissures at COM and a single one through the first A in MASSACHUSETTS (as struck). There are traces of very shallow crud in protected areas on both sides. The date and legends are complete and strong. A well-above average example of this very rare variety. Weight 137.1 grains. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 427		Group of 6 Massachusetts Cents. Includes 1787 Ryder 4-D R4- AG3, 1788 Ryder 3-A R3 G5, 1788 Ryder 6-N R2+ G5, 1788 Ryder 8-C R5 G4, and a pair of unattributed 1788 cents grading Basal State-1. Some are sharper with defects. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP. From the Dr. Charles Ruby collection. View details	Realized $334
Lot 428		1786 New Jersey Maris 15-L Rarity-4 F12. Slightly sharper but there is a light scuff in the field before the horse and down to the front of the plow. Otherwise this piece is very nice for the grade. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with darker chocolate toning in protected areas. LDS with obvious swelling before the horse and on the front of the plow. The date and legends are bold. Weight 149.3 grains. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 429		1786 New Jersey Maris 17-k Rarity-4 F15. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with a trio of small spots of darker olive brown toning on the upper part of the reverse. The surfaces are smooth and the eye appeal is excellent. The only marks are a dull scrape on the right top of the V in NOVA and another dull nick at the left top of the shield. This piece was struck over another coin, but the undertype has not been identified with any certainty. Weight 132.3 grains. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex 2008 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/2008:332. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 430		1786 New Jersey Maris 21-P Rarity-5 VG10. Slightly sharper but covered with very fine roughness on all but the highpoints. No verdigris, but there are traces of glue or wax residue on both sides. No contact marks. Dark chocolate brown and steel with lighter brown toning on the highpoints. The date and legends are complete and easily readable. Weight 130.2 grains. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 431		1787 New Jersey Maris 38-Y Rarity-3 F15. Ten points sharper but covered with uniform fine granularity that dulls the natural gloss, especially on the reverse. No verdigris, and the only marks are a couple small planchet chips or voids on the rim under the right end of the date and a light rim bruise right of the business end of the plow. Slightly glossy steel brown and olive with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. The date is strong and the legends are clear. LDS with strong swelling under PLU and in the center of the shield. Weight 145.1 grains. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 432		1787 New Jersey Maris 38-Y Rarity-3 F12. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. No corrosion, verdigris, or contact marks. The surfaces are mostly smooth but there are many tiny planchet flakes on both sides, as struck. In addition there is a stray planchet cutter impression just inside the rim on the obverse from K-11 to nearly K-3 (also as struck). LDS with significant swelling under PLU into the shield. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 433		1787 New Jersey Maris 48-g Rarity-1 VF25. Slightly sharper but there are traces of very fine roughness under the glossy medium chocolate brown patina. There are traces of waxy greenish verdigris at RI in PLURIBUS. The notable marks are a light rim bruise at SA in CAESAREA, another just right of the date, and a third over the B in PLURIBUS, plus a pair of shallow planchet flakes at the bottom of the reverse. EDS, before the usual die break through the shield. The date and legends are strong. Weight 153.5 grains. Estimated Value $125-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 434		1787 New Jersey Maris 62-q Rarity-1 F15. A large planchet variety. Nice glossy medium to dark chocolate brown. The surfaces are smooth, void of any hint of corrosion or verdigris. The only marks are a barely visible thin scrape that meanders across the neck of the horse and a dull pinprick in the field above the handles of the plow. LDS with strong die cracks through the tip of the plow and obvious swelling in the center of the obverse. The date is bold and the legends are strong. Weight 142.1 grains. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 435		Trio of New Jersey Coppers. Includes 1786 Maris 14-J Rarity-1 AG3, 1786 Maris 17-J Rarity-4 struck over a Connecticut copper AG3, and 1787 Maris 53-j Rarity-4 G6. A couple are slightly sharper with defects but all have a readable date. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $196

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