Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 70

The September 2-5, 2012

So-Called Dollars and Medals (The Hoffman Collection)

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1128		Exceptional High Relief 1893 Liberty Head Medal. Eglit-51. NGC graded Proof 66 Ultra Cameo. Aluminum, 50mm. This is of the most popular medals from the World's Columbian Exposition and one of a few to grade this high. It was produced in 6 different sizes ranging from 23mm to 120mm. The high relief, left facing head of Liberty on the obverse has initials W.M. for Wilhelm Mayer below the truncation. A scene of Columbus landing is on the reverse. One of the finest known. Only one or two are believed to grade higher. Estimated Value $400-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1129		Variety Set of Two Columbian Expo Presidential Nominee medals. Eglit 81 and 82. NGC graded MS-63. Democratic Presidential Nominee medal, Eglit-81, Aluminum, 44mm, holed at 12 o'clock, with busts of Cleveland and Stevenson above White House on obverse. Republican Presidential Nominee medals, Eglit-82, Aluminum, 44mm, same as E-81 but with busts of Harrison and Morton. Both medals have same reverse, showing Columbus landing scene superimposed on globe shaped map of world. These medals are known with and without hole for suspension. NGC certifed in separate holders. Estimated Value $100-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1130		1982 Columbus Monument, Mexico City. Eglit-83. AU-58. Bronze, 60mm. The monument to Columbus as depicted on this medal was errected in the Plaza Buena Vista in Mexico City to honor the 400th anniversary of Columbus discovering America. It was designed by Cargetrano Ocampo Grabador. This medal is dark brown with a few scattered contact marks on both the obverse and reverse. There is one small spot of corrosion on the obverse in field next to top of left pillar of monument. Estimated Value $225-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 1131		1893 Columbus Bust, Zearing Medal. Eglit-84. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Light bronze, 45mm. This medal was produced in light bronze and dark bronze. Half length right facing bust of Columbus on obverse signed by H. Zearing. The reverse has a caraval to left in center with legends around at rim. Estimated Value $130-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 1132		1893 Columbus Bust, Zearing Medal. Eglit-84. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Dark bronze, 45mm. As last previous lot, but produced in dark bronze. Estimated Value $130-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1133		1893 Columbus Bust, Zearing Medal. Eglit-84. NGC graded MS-65. Gilt, 45mm, with ball and loop attached for suspension. Same as previous two lots, but issued in gilt and for suspension. This medal is housed in a privately-made custom acryllic holder. Description is etched into black acryllic frame. NGC certification label is included in holder and NGC Photocertificate accompanies this lot. Estimated Value $130-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1134		1892 World's Columbian Exposition, Columbus - Zearing Medal. Eglit-84. NGC graded MS-64. Dark bronze, 45mm. Obverse with Half length bust of Columbus left and engraver's signature, H Zearing. Caraval to left on reverse. This high relief medal is rich, dark brown with reddish highlights on highest relief areas of design. Estimated Value $125-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1135		1893 Columbus Bust, Zearing Medal., Eglit-84A. NGC graded MS-63. Silver plated, 21mm. As Eglit-84 but reduced size. Half length right facing bust of Columbus on obverse signed by H. Zearing. The reverse has a caraval to left in center with legends around at rim. Estimated Value $90-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 1136		1893 Columbus Bust, Zearing Medal. Eglit-84B. NGC graded MS-64. Silver, 17mm, 2.8g. As Eglit-84 but reduced size. Half length right facing bust of Columbus on obverse signed by H. Zearing. The reverse has a caraval to left in center with legends around at rim. Estimated Value $75-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1137		Undated (C1893, 1909) Lincoln - With Malice Toward None Medal, Zearing Medal. Eglit-85A. NGC graded MS-65. bronze, 45mm. Obverse has half length beardless bust of Lincoln facing right. Engraver's signature, H. Zearing, in left field. On reverse contained within a shield is a 13 line quote from Lincoln's 2nd inaugural address. This medal, although listed in Eglit with a similar variety by the same engraver, has also been attributed as issued in 1909 as part of Lincoln's birth centennial. Regardless, this is a very pleasing example with medium brown surfaces with traces of red. Estimated Value $65-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1138		Undated (C1893, 1909) Lincoln - With Malice Toward None, Zearing Medal. Eglit-85A. MS-64. aluminum, 45mm. Same as last, but in aluminum. White, with brilliant luster and a few light scattered hairlines. Estimated Value $60-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1139		1892-93 Official Columbian Exposition Award Medal, Advertising Piece, Eglit-90, Cast Bronze. 75mm, 260g. This is a cast copy of the Official Award medal issued to R.Thorne & Sons. Cast copies like this were produced with permission of the U.S. Treasury Department for advertising and promotional purposes. Being cast it lacks the fine details of the orignal and its surface is rough with tiny pimples and pits. It is a rarity that should not be over-looked. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $80-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 1140		1893 World's Columbian Exposition Box Dollar, Eglit-92, Sterling Silver. Bust of Columbus on obverse with U.S. shield on right and arms of Spain on left. The Administration Building is central to reverse. The reverse is hinged to open like a locket. Inside, a circular opening covered by mica. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $130-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 1141		1893 Venezuela at Columbian Exposition Medal, Uncirculated, Eglit-93. White metal, 61mm. Obverse bust of Columbus with ship anchors below. Reverse Venezuelan arms and Venezuela en la Exposicion Universal Columbina de Chicago 1893. This medal is hairlined from cleaning. Very rare. Estimated Value $300-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 1142		1892 Committee of One Hundred Citizens Medal with Original Box. Eglit-98A. MS-65 Brown. Bronze, 57mm. Obverse has youthful bust of Columbus at center with three caravels in ocean. Reverse has Spanish shield at top, American shield at bottom, and inscription in center. Issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by the Committee of One Hundred Citizens of New York. Uniform dark brown color with four or five tiny carbon spots on the obverse and reverse. Medal comes with its original brown cardboard box. An attractive and somewhat elusive piece. Estimated Value $300-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 1143		1892 Committee of One Hundred Citizens Medal in Custom Holder. Eglit-98A. NGC graded MS-64. White Metal, 57mm. As last lot. This piece is housed in a custom, acryllic holder, with description engraved into holder. Medal comes with NGC Photocertificate. Estimated Value $300-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 1144		1892-93 World's Columbian Exposition, Committee of 100 Citizens Medal. Eglit-98B. NGC graded MS-64. White metal, 57mm. Issued by the New York Committee of 100 Citizens for the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America. Designed by Charles Frederick Naegele. Produced by Gorham Manufacturing Co. Obv. Small roundel bust between three ships. Rev. U.S. and Spanish shields. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 1145		Pair of Columbian Expo "Box" or "Locket" Medals, Eglit-134, Brass, 21mm. These two souvenir medals are the same design, but when opened, have four different photographs from the exposition. One medal is silver plated the other brass Both medals grade About Uncirulated. Estimated Value $75-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1146		Set of Two Official Medals of The World's Columbian Exposition. Eglit-23, So-Called Dollars HK-154 & 155. Bronze, 37mm. These two medals were originally listed by Eglit as #23. However, Hibler and Kappen differentiated between the two distinct varieties. HK-154 has large letters in obverse legend. It grades MS-63. HK-155 has small letters in the obverse legend. It has Uncirculated Details but has been cleaned. Estimated Value $80-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details	Realized $52
Lot 1147		1893 Administration Building - Bird's Eye View Medal, Eglit-21. So-Called Dollar HK-166. Aluminum, 40mm. Better known as the Bird's Eye View So-Called Dollar, the obverse features the Administation building within Bird's Eye View legend. Columbus landing scene on reverse. Slight weekeness to strike is visible on Columbus on reverse. Our grade MS63. Estimated Value $100-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 1148		1893 Administration Building - Landing of Columbus with Original Case. Eglit-54. Proof 60 Cameo. White metal, 50mm. This medal comes inside its original wood case. Typical darkening of metal on high points as often occurs to white metal medals, but rest of design in frosty white. Light haze on the fields but they are still mirrored. Our grade is. Estimated Value $125-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 1149		1893 Administration Building - Landing Scene Medal, Eglit-27. NGC graded MS-63. Bronze, 28mm, with loop. The combination of Administration Building and Columbus Landing scene is found on many Columbian Exposition medals. This light brown medal has prooflike fields. A very attractive piece. Estimated Value $65-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $46
Lot 1150		1893 Administration Building Medal. Eglit-54. NGC graded MS-65 Brown Appears Proof, possibly mislabeled by NGC. Bronze, 50mm. The Administration Building is obverse and Columbus landing scene is reverse. This medal is a visually appealing medium brown with hints of irridescent toning. Only a few tiny carbon spots kept it from grading higher. A definite rarity in this grade. Estimated Value $250-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 1151		1893 Chicago Iron Works Medal, Eglit-28. Pot metal, 69mm. This medal is unusually well preserved. Most medals produced in pot metal will show significant signs of corrosion and environmental damaged. This medal, with the Administration Building in high relief of the obverse was issued by the Western Office in Helena, Montana. It has a few dark areas of oxidation on the obverse and a light coating of lacqure on the reverse. Our grade MS-62 to MS-63. Estimated Value $175-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 1152		1893 Civilization Medal, Eglit-106, white metal, 102mm. MS-63. Obverse elder Columbus bust 1/4 to left in center with Indian and female figures at edge. Reverse highly detailed, intricate scene of "Civilization" and Genii above Native American Indians sitting on American coastline. This medal was designed by Pagliaghi, engraved by Capuccio, and struck by Stefano Johnson in Milan, Italy. Like similar Eglit this is also among the most artistic of the Columbian Expo medals. This medal is encased in a custom acryllic holder, with attribution engraved into holder. Estimated Value $375-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 1153		1893 Columbus - Lord's Prayer, Eglit-142. NGC graded MS-66. Gold-plated brass, 13mm. This variety was struck in Machinery Hall on the first steam coining press used by the U.S. Government. This is an eye-appealing, high grade medal with brilliant luster. Estimated Value $75-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 1154		1893 Columbus Bust - Administration Building. Eglit-135. Pot metal, 69mm, 8.4mm thick, 194g. This extremely high relief medal was engraved by A.O. Ameis. It has a light coating of lacquer which was probably applied during production to preserve the medal and inhibit corrosion. There are two spots where minor corrosion had occurred on reverse in the denticles about the dome. The reverse also has a small patch of hairlines in the left field. Also on the reverse fields are several pits from the casting process. This medal grades MS-62. Estimated Value $190-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1155		1893 Columbus Bust/Exposition View Medal. Eglit-13. HK-234A Reverse. Tin, 34mm. Columbus bust on obverse and bird's eye view of exposition on reverse. Holed at 12 o'clock for suspension. Grade is AU-55. Estimated Value $75-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 1156		1893 Columbus Taking Possession of San Salvador, Eglit-112, Bronze, 51mm. NGC graded MS-66. As previous lot, but struck in bronze. This medal was previously graded by NGC but is now housed in a custom accrylic holder. NGC Photocertificate with grade of MS-66 is also provided. This medal is in exceptional condition, has tremendous eye appeals and is one of the finest known. Estimated Value $200-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 1157		1893 Columbus Taking Possession of San Salvador, Eglit-112, Aluminum, 51mm. NGC graded MS-64. Designed by Lea Ahlborn of the Royal Mint, Stockholm, Sweden. Published by Scott Stamp & Coin, Co. Obverse has Columbus facing left in ruffled collar. Reverse has Landing of Columbus and taking posession of Island of San Salvador. This medal was previously graded by NGC but is now housed in a custom accrylic holder. NGC Photocertificate with grade of MS-65 is also provided. This medal has a couple minor scuffs and two small spots on the obverse. Estimated Value $175-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1158		1893 Columbus/Administration Building Eglit-10. NGC graded Proof 62 Ultra Cameo. Aluminum, 37mm. Obverse with high relief bust of Columbus above eagle and reverse with Administration Building at center and legend at edge. Loop at edge, as made. This medal has deeply mirrored fields with some light abrasions and brilliant frost on raised design. Estimated Value $100-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 1159		1893 Consilio Et Animis - Spirit of Chicago Medal. Eglit-115. NGC graded MS-65 Cameo Deep Mirror Prooflike. Aluminum, 50mm. Obverse: Columbus bust on pedestal with French-Latin legend. Reverse: Standing Chicago city goddess with American eagle and flags. Deep mirrors with contrasting frosty, white raised devices. A very nice piece, but with a few minor hairlines in fields. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1160		1893 Declaration of Indepence Medal. Eglit-36A. MS-60. White metal, 58mm, plain edge with Boldenweck & Co. Chicago. As last, but bright luster in fields and darker areas on higher points. Estimated Value $125-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 1161		1893 Declaration of Independece Medal, Eglit-36, So-Called Dollar, HK-156. White metal, 40mm. This very popular medal is one of relatively few that Hibler and Kappen felt was worthy of inclusion in their So-Called Dollar reference. Struck by Boldenweck & Co. of Chicago. It grades About Uncirculated 58 and has been lightly cleaned. Estimated Value $50-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52
Lot 1162		1893 Declaration of Independece Medal, Eglit-36, So-Called Dollar HK-156. MS-62. White metal, 40mm. As last, but holed at 12 o'clock. These medals are know both with and with out holes added, which suggests some were intended for suspension. This piece was never mounted as there are none of the marks or abrasions to the surfaces or around the hole that most mounted pieces display. Estimated Value $50-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $46
Lot 1163		1893 Declaration of Independence Medal with Original Box. Eglit-36A. MS-64. White metal, 58mm, plain edge with Boldenweck & Co. Chicago. Larger version of previous lot. Given to the public, having a well preserved medal is rare, but one that also has it original box, is remarkable. Very rarely seen with original box. Rich toned in shades of grey with hints of navy. Estimated Value $150-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 1164		1893 Declaration of Independence Medal. Eglit-36A. NGC graded MS-62. White metal, 58mm. Silver and light grey in color with no detracting spots. Estimated Value $125-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 1165		1893 Declaration of Independence Medal. Eglit-36A. NGC graded AU-55. Copper plated white metal as issued, 58mm. A very pleasing example of this type. The copper plated issues rarely survive cabinet friction or even minimul handing well, uspually oxidizing unnaturally, corroding or developing crack in the plating that flake off. This metal avoided much of that and only a couple spots were plating has thinned to reveal white metal beneath can be seen. Estimated Value $100-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 1166		1893 Deering & Co. Medal, Eglit-5. NGC graded MS-64. Eglit-5 Aluminum 28mm. A commercial medal issued by the Wm. Deering Company. This medal is holed as issued and has brilliant luster. Higher grade, problem-free specimens can be hard to find. Estimated Value $50-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 1167		1893 Eureka Tempered Copper Medal, Eglit-22. NGC graded MS-63 Red & Brown. Copper, 37mm. This eye-appealing medal was issued by the Eureka Tempered Copper Company of North East, Pennsylvania, this medal was available at the exposition in commemoration of the company receiving the John Scott Medal for achievement from the Franklin Institute in 1891. Estimated Value $125-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1168		1893 Ferris Wheel Medal. Eglit-20. NGC graded MS-64 Prooflike. Aluminum, 38mm. The iconic Ferris Wheel is central to the reverse of this Columbian Exposition Souvenir medal. On the obverse, small busts of Columbus and C.W.G Ferris along with the wheel's dimensions. Higher grade examples like this are seldom seen. Estimated Value $125-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $232
Lot 1169		1893 Grover Cleveland Visit, Eglit-1. NGC graded MS-64. Struck to commemorate President Grover Cleveland's visit to the World's Columbian Exposition and United States Mint Exhibit on May 1st 1893. Bright, golden brass with brilliant luster and a few light hairlines and tics. Estimated Value $50-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 1170		1893 Indiana Building Souvenir Medal, Eglit-11. White metal, 37mm. Columbus bust on obverse. Indiana Building on reverse. Uncirulated with light haze in fields but traces of proof-like surfaces. Rarely seen in higher grades. Estimated Value $75-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 1171		1893 Indiana Building Souvenir with Counterstamp. Eglit-11A. NGC graded AU-58. White metal, 37mm. As Eglit-11 but with "G.P. Marott Indianapolis - Boots - Shoes" countermark on obverse. A rare exposition medal that seldom seen in uncirculated. Estimated Value $75-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 1172		1893 Keystone Watch Case Company, Watch Opener with original card. Eglit-25. Nickel. 25mm x 37mm. This souvenir of the exposition is watch opener but was adopted by token and medal collectors, such as Nathan Eglit who included it in his book. The legends are incuse on both the obverse and reverse. This piece is extremely rare due to still being attached to its original information card. The medal is Uncirculated. Estimated Value $75-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 1173		1893 Liberty Head High Relief, Eglit-101. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Gilt, 90mm. This medal is housed in a custom acryllic holder. NGC previously graded this medal and the old label is in this holder. This medal is not guaranteed by NGC because it is not in their holder. Estimated Value $300-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 1174		1893 Liberty Head, High Relief, Eglit-101. MS-64 Brown. Bronze, 90mm. One of the larger sizes of this iconic World's Columbian Exposition Meddal. This medal is housed in a custom acryllic holder with identifying information engraved on black acryllic sheet that frames the medal. The holder seals with screws in each corner. NGC previously graded this medal and the old label is in this holder. This medal is not guaranteed by NGC because it is not in their holder. Estimated Value $300-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1175		Set of Eglit-103 1893 Lord's Prayer Medalettes in Gilt and Silver, NGC MS-65 & MS-63 Prooflike. This lot consists of both metal varieties of Eglit-103, the smallest Lord's Prayer ever coined. The gilt medalette is NGC graded MS-65. The silver medalette is NGC graded MS-63 Prooflike Both medalettes are holed at top. Estimated Value $80-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details	Realized $174
Lot 1176		1893 Lord's Prayer Medalette with Original Souvenir Card, Eglit-103. MS-62. Gilt, 10mm, 0.6g, holed at top Obverse with bearded bust of Columbus in soft cap facing. Reverse with Lord's Prayer in center, Smallest Ever Coined around edge. This medalette is still attached by green thread to the original souvenir card, which is rarely encountered. Estimated Value $70-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $98
Lot 1177		1893 Lord's Prayer Medalette, Eglit-103. NGC graded MS-64. Silver, 10mm. 0.6g. Eglit-103 is known in gilt, silver, gold and aluminum and the vast majority are holed at 12 o'clock. This silver minature Lord's Prayer medal lacks the expected hole. Estimated Value $50-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $40

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