Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 70

The September 2-5, 2012

Fractional Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1836		Fractional Currency Grouping. A nice assortment of 11 Fractional Currency notes, including nine different types and 11 different Fr. numbers, all graded by PCGS Currency: Fr. 1236 Third Issue 5¢ Choice About New 58 Apparent, small paper pull on face; Fr. 1246 Second Issue 10¢ Choice About New 55; Fr. 1257 Fourth Issue 10¢ Choice About New 55 Apparent, small paper pulls on back, minor rust stains; Fr. 1264 Fifth Issue 10¢ Very Fine 35; Fr. 1266 Fifth Issue 10¢ Extremely Fine 45PPQ; Fr. 1271 Fourth Issue 15¢ Fine 15; Fr. 1286 Second Issue 25¢ About New 50; Fr. 1295 Third issue 25¢ Extremely Fine 45 Apparent, small paper pulls on face; Fr. 1316 Second Issue 50¢ Very Fine 30; Fr. 1318 Second Issue 50¢ About New 50 Apparent, small paper pull on face; and a Fr. 1376 Fourth Issue 50¢ Stanton Extemely Fine 40 Apparent, minor paper pulls on face. Lot of 11 notes. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $336
Lot 1837		1864, 3¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, light background to portrait. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. Fr-1226. . KL-3252. An attractive, moderately circulated Fractional that retains bold ink colors on both sides. The note is well-margined overall. Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 1838		1864, 3¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, light background to portrait. PCGS Very Fine 35. Fr-1226. . KL-3252. A nice, circulated example of the light background to portrait variety. Estimated Value $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $48
Lot 1839		1864, 3¢ Fractional Currency Narrow Margin Specimen Pair. Third Issue, dark background to portrait. Face Specimen PCGS C. Fr-1227. . KL-3253. Face and Back Specimens in comparable condition are contained in this lot. Both examples have minor mounting remnants from having been removed from a Shield on their backs. The Face Specimen also displays minor staining. Overall, a nice pair. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $92
Lot 1840		1864, 3¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, dark background to portrait. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. Fr-1227. . KL-3253. A nice circulated example. Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $60
Lot 1841		1862, 5¢ Fractional Currency. First Issue, straight edges. Inverted Back Error. PCGS Choice About New 55. Fr-1230. . KL-3211. A lovely example of this popular error, with a couple of light bends keeping it from a much higher grade. It is well centered on both sides, and there are no mentionable flaws save for a couple of tiny paper pulls in the center of the back design that are likely the sole reason why the PPQ designation was not awarded. While this is the most "common" Fractional invert, they are still scarce in an absolute sense and are highly sought by collectors. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 1842		1863, 5¢ Fractional Currency Narrow Margin Specimen Pair. Second Issue, without surcharges. Face and Back Specimens PCGS. Fr-1232. . KL-3226. Face and Back Specimens, in identical grades, are contained in this lot. The Face Specimen retains very attractive bronzing that frames the portrait nicely. The Apparent grade was assigned to that piece due to mounting remnants on the back. The bronzing remains reflective on the Back Specimen as well. Mounting remnants from a Shield on the back resulted in the Apparent grade. A nicely matched pair. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $92
Lot 1843		1863, 5¢ Fractional Currency. Second Issue, with surcharge 18-63. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-1233. . KL-3227. This 5¢ note has spectacular bronzing, albeit slightly off center, and a single light bend is the only sign of circulation. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 1844		1864, 5¢ Fractional Currency Narrow Margin Specimen Pair. Third Issue, red reverse. Face Specimen PCGS Choice About New. Fr-1236. . KL-3254. Similarly graded notes, with the Face example having been assigned the Apparent grade due to a missing upper right corner tip. A "C" from the watermark is visible on that piece. The Back received an Apparent grade due to discoloration; stained; minor edge damage; and minor mounting from the Shield on back. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 1845		1862, 10¢ Fractional Currency. First Issue, perforated edges, without monogram. PCGS Very Fine 30. Fr-1241. . KL-3214. A nice, circulated example of this variety. Estimated Value $30 - 50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 1846		1864, 10¢ Fractional Currency Narrow Margin Specimen Pair. Third Issue, red reverse. Face and Back Specimens PCGS Choice. Fr-1251. . KL-3258. A well-matched pair that retains nice eye appeal overall. The Apparent grade was assigned to the Face Specimen due to a missing lower right corner tip. Minor mounting remnants from a Shield on back led to the Apparent grade for the Back Specimen. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $69
Lot 1847		1864, 10¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, red reverse. PCGS New 62 Apparent. Fr-1251. . KL-3258. Some minor mounting remnants are adhering to the face, hence the Apparent grade from PCGS Currency. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $60
Lot 1848		1864, 10¢ Fractional Currency Narrow Margin Specimens. Third Issue, red and green reverses with autographed signatures o. Fr-1253. . KL-3260. Three notes in comparable grades are contained in this lot. The bronzing remains reflective and attractive on all three pieces. Minor ink erosion in the signature resulted in the Apparent grade for the Face Specimen. The Apparent grade was assigned to the red back due to paper toned and edge damage. Paper toned and a foreign substance on the face were the reasons for the Apparent grade of the green back example. Lot of 3 notes. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 1849		1864, 10¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, red reverse with autographed signatures of Colby, Spinner. PCGS About New 53. Fr-1253. . KL-3260. Generously margined, this fractional has great face centering and bold inks on both sides. The penned autographs of Colby and Spinner are bold and sharp. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1850		1874, 10¢ Fractional Currency. Fifth Issue, red seal with long, thin key. PCGS Fair 2. Fr-1265. . KL-3349. While some collectors may scoff, there is quite a market for low grade certified notes. The Set Registry competitions that are sponsored by PCGS Currency include "lowball" sets, and points and awards are given for the lowest grades rather than the highest. This is the lowest non-Apparent graded note of its type, and more importantly it is one of only three "Fair 2" graded Fractionals of any type graded to date by PCGS Currency. The non-acquainted observer might be surprised when this piece brings more than a much higher grade piece might realize. Estimated Value $50 - 100. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $31
Lot 1851		1874, 10¢ Fractional Currency. Fifth Issue, red seal with long, thin key. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-1265. . KL-3349. An attractive, very lightly handled example of the long, thin key variety. Estimated Value $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $48
Lot 1852		1869, 15¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, smaller red seal. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. Fr-1271. . KL-3336. Great color remains on this attractive example with original paper surfaces. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $66
Lot 1853		1869, 15¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Grant-Sherman portraits, printed signatures of Colby & Spinner. Fr-1272-SP. The note in this lot consists of both Face and red Back Narrow Margin Specimens that have been glued together to create a "single" note. That fact, along with a repaired tear and stains, resulted in the Apparent grade. Nonetheless, a note that has appeal. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 1854		1864, 15¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, Grant & Sherman. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. Fr-1274SP. A back specimen is glued to a face specimen to "complete" a whole note of this unissued type. There are quite a few splits and repairs, but the appearance isn't nearly as bad as it might sound from the description. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1855		1869, 15¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Grant-Sherman portraits, autographed signatures of Jeffries & Spinner. PCGS. Fr-1274-SP. A Wide Margined example of this Specimen that is very popular with collectors. The inks remain bold. Minor ink erosion and paper toning are cited as the reasons for the Apparent grade. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $633
Lot 1856		1869, 15¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Grant-Sherman portraits, obverse without signatures. PCGS About New 53 Appa. Fr-1276-SP. A few small stains led to the Apparent grade on this Wide Margined Back Specimen that retains deep red color. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 1857		1863, 25¢ Fractional Currency Narrow Margin Specimen Pair. Second Issue, without surcharges. Face Specimen PCGS New 62 A. Fr-1283. . KL-3236. The bronzing frames the portrait nicely on the Face Specimen. Mounting remnants from the Shield on the back led to the Apparent grade. That same issue was also cited as the reason for the Apparent grade for the Back Specimen in addition to discoloration. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $86
Lot 1858		1864, 25¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, red reverse. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-1291. . KL-3265. A light bend in the lower left corner is the only grade-limiting factor, as this piece is otherwise fully original and has Gem-quality centering on both sides. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $114
Lot 1859		1864, 25¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, green reverse. New 62. Fr-1294. . KL-3268. Typically margined, and with some very minor toning spots that limit the grade. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 1860		1869, 25¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, large red seal, watermarked paper. PCGS About New 50PPQ. Fr-1301. . KL-3337. A lightly handled note with paper originality and bold ink colors. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 1861		1869, 25¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, large red seal, watermarked paper. PCGS About New 50. Fr-1301. . KL-3337. An overall attractive, lightly handled example. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 1862		1869, 25¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, large red seal, paper with violet silk fibers. PCGS Choice About New 58 App. Fr-1303. . KL-3340. The Treasury seal retains a dark red color, adding to the attractiveness of this piece. A small rust stain above Washington's portrait was listed as the reason for the Apparent grade. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1863		1869, 25¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, smaller red seal. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. Fr-1307. . KL-3342. Overall even color and circulation are seen on this lovely note. Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1864		1874, 25¢ Fractional Currency. Fifth Issue, with long, thin key in Treasury seal. PCGS About New 50PPQ. Fr-1308. . KL-3351. Originality is observed on this lightly handled Walker. Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52
Lot 1865		1862, 50¢ Fractional Currency. First Issue, perforated edges, without monogram. PCGS About New 50. Fr-1311. . KL-3223. An appealing example of the First Issue 50¢ Fractional with perforated edges sans monogram. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $324
Lot 1866		1862, 50¢ Fractional Currency. First Issue, straight edges, with ABCO monogram. PCGS Extremely Fine 45. Fr-1312. . KL-3224. Nice paper and ink colors are observed on this lovely note. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $66
Lot 1867		1864, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, red reverse. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-1328. . KL-3279. This Spinner has the red back and autographed signatures of Colby and Spinner. It is just a corner bend or two away from a much higher grade, as the centering and margins are well above average for this issue. Fully original, and certain to please any collector who is looking for a nice example of this variety. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $224
Lot 1868		1864, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, green reverse without surcharge, obverse with "1". PCGS Very Fine 30. 1864. Fr-1333. . KL-3285. Two Spinner varieties are contained in this lot. The Fr. 1339 was assigned the Apparent grade due to an edge tear along with a tape repair and stain at left. Plate number 7 is observed at the top left corner of the back of that example. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $108
Lot 1869		1864, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, green reverse, obverse with "1" and "a". PCGS New 61. Fr-1340. . KL-3292. Although the top margin is cut slightly into the design and there are a couple of unobtrusive toning spots, the paper is on balance quite bright and the bronzing is delightfully bold and original. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $324
Lot 1870		1864, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, red reverse without surcharge. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. Fr-1343. . KL-3295. A lovely, fully original and lightly circulated example. The margins are above average for the issue, and the bronzing is fresh and bold. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $168
Lot 1871		1864, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, red reverse with A-2-6-5, obverse w/"1". PCGS Choice About New 58 Apparent. Fr-1349. . KL-3301. A light paperclip rust stain and some trivial mounting stains in the corners are mentioned on the PCGS Currency label as the reason for the Apparent grade. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1872		1864, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, green reverse without surcharge. PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ. Fr-1358. . KL-3310. A lovely Justice note that is a light bend or two from a higher grade.The colors and inks are bold, and the bronzing is free of oxidation. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 1873		1864, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, green reverse with A-2-6-5, fiber paper. PCGS Choice New 63. Fr-1370. . KL-3322. This scarcer Fiber Paper note has generous margins, particularly at the top, and the brozing is terrific for this type. A few minor toning spots are the only grade-limiting factor. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1874		1869, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Lincoln portrait. PCGS New 60 Apparent. Fr-1374. . KL-3343. A Lincoln Fractional that retains appeal despite the problems that resulted in the Apparent grade, edges trimmed and minor mounting remnants on the back. This design is very popular with collectors. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 1875		1869, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Lincoln portrait. PCGS About New 50. Fr-1374. . KL-3343. Although the centering is typical for the issue, the colors and inks are bold and bright. A couple of insignificant paper pulls likely prevented the PPQ designation as the paper appears otherwise problem-free and fully original. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 1876		1869, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Lincoln portrait. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. Fr-1374. . KL-3343. An attractive red Treasury seal and three wide margins add to the attractiveness of this note. A tape stain at the right edge led to the Apparent grade. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $96
Lot 1877		1869, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Lincoln portrait. PCGS Extremely Fine 45 Apparent. Fr-1374. . KL-3343. This Lincoln fractional has terrificl colors and inks, although the centering is a touch high and there are some small paper pulls on both sides that are mentioned by PCGS Currency. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $156
Lot 1878		1869, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Stanton portrait. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. Fr-1376. . KL-3345. A nicely margined example retaining a bold red Treasury seal. The Apparent grade was assigned due to small rust stains on the face. Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $48
Lot 1879		1869, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Dexter portrait. PCGS Choice About New 55. Fr-1379. . KL-3347. Well centered and very attractive for the grade. Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 1880		1874, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Fifth Issue, white paper. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-1381. . KL-3357. A very lightly handled, strictly original Crawford note. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 1881		1874, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Fifth Issue, white paper. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. Fr-1381. . KL-3357. A nice original example that is limited only by centering and a touch of edge handling. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $114
Lot 1882		Mixed Lot of Fractional Currency, $2 Small-Size Legal Tender, MPC, and Miniature $2 National Replica. Fine or Better. The Fractionals included in this lot are: Fr-1230 Two Examples; Fr-1232; Fr-1238 Two Examples, one with a tape repair; Fr-1242; Fr-1244 Three Examples; Fr-1255; Fr-1257; Fr-1265 Six Examples; Fr-1281 Two Examples; Fr-1283; Fr-1308; Fr-1309; Fr-1317 with a tape repair; Fr-1376; Fr-1379 Two Examples; Fr-1381 Three Examples; 1928G, $2 Legal Tender Note, Fr-1508; 25¢ Military Payment Certificate, Series 481; and a miniature, uniface Market National Bank $2 National replica. Lot of 32 notes. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $483
Lot 1883		Mixed Lot of Fractionals with one Confederate Note. Nine Notes Total. Very Good to Very Fine. The following nine notes are contained in this lot: Fr. 1281; Fr.1284; Fr. 1308; Fr. 1309 Two Examples; Fr. 1312; Fr. 1317; Fr. 1376; and Confederate T-68 1864 $10. As expected given the grade levels, some problems are noticed. Lot of 9 notes. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $127
Lot 1884		Three Specimens. 1864, 50¢ Fractional Currency Narrow Margin Spinner Face Specimen. Fr. 1324SP PCGS New 62. Fr. 1330aSP. Fr-1324. . KL-3275. The bronzing remains attractive on the Spinner note. Minor discoloration and a foreign substance on the face were cited as the reasons for the Apparent grade of the Spinner back. Bright bronzing remains on the Justice piece. Small edge tears and minor mounting remnants from a Shield on the back were listed as the reasons for the Apparent grade of that example. Lot of 3 notes. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $173