Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 70

The September 2-5, 2012

$2.50 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2006		1836. Block 8. PCGS graded AU-55. CAC Approved. Nicely toned with great details. Quarter eagles and half eagles of the Classic Head type, from dies by William Kneass, were first made in 1834 and with that date, and made their début in circulation in August. As they were produced under the provisions of the Mint Act of June 28, 1834, promoted by Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton, these issues were popularly referred to as "Benton's Mint Drops." Some others called them "yellow boys." By August 1834 no gold coins had been in American circulation since the very early 1820s, and the sight of them was quite unfamiliar to just about everyone (PCGS # 97694) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 2007		1839-O. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck and frosty. Only 17,781 minted of which merely 400 examples are estimated to have survived. This piece exhibits an exceptional sharpness of strike for an early date Quarter Eagle from the New Orleans Mint, and there really is no significant lack of detail to report. Some of the stars may be rounded a little, but this is a minor thing. Satiny in sheen with splendid bright-golden color, the surfaces are also praiseworthy due to a general lack of sizeable or otherwise individually distracting abrasions. There is a faint die break connecting the rim with the I of UNITED and passing along to the end of a leaf in the reverse. The first Quarter Eagle issue from the New Orleans Mint, the 1839-O is also the only O-mint delivery of the Classic type (to include also the Classic Half Eagle). It is a scarce issue in an absolute sense with, as referred to above, Doug Winter (2006) accounting for only 350-400 survivors from a mintage of 17,781 pieces. Mint States are conditionally rare and seldom encountered in numismatic circles. Pop 20; 30 finer, 14 in 62, 11 in 63, 5 in 64 (PCGS # 7701) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. The Dandelion Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,970
Lot 2008		1843-C. Large Date, Plain 4 PCGS graded Genuine XF Details. Cleaning. Only 23,076 minted of which merely 225 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7728) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,121
Lot 2009		1850-C. NGC graded AU-53. Light gold toning. Somewhat rough surfaces. The 1850-C is a generally underrated as a rarity, and indeed it is extremely rare in About Uncirculated or above. The present specimen is fairly well struck for the date given the time-frame in which it was produced, with the usual weakness at the eagle noted. Patches of frosty die roughness highlight certain portions of the reverse design around the devices, adding their own bit of charm. From a modest mintage for the date of 9,148 pieces, with many of today's survivors from that mintage just VF or so (PCGS # 7756) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 2010		1850-O. PCGS graded EF-40. Only 225 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 24; 97 finer (PCGS # 7758) . Estimated Value $350 - 375. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $444
Lot 2011		1851-C. NGC graded AU-58. Only 14,923 pieces struck. Untoned with moderate obverse marks. A crisp strike. Slightly Prooflike obverse. One of the very few choice About Uncirculated examples reported. In the overall landscape of Charlotte and Dahlonega Mint gold rarities, par for the course happens to be Very Fine or the occasional Extremely Fine piece. When important collections are formed, then About Uncirculated examples are demanded (plus the very occasional Mint State). With this sale we are pleased to observe that all conventional "standards" in vogue since this piece likely represents several decades of connoisseurship before being brought to the market. This lovely 1851-C is a desirable coin on many levels. Dare we say, a connoisseur's dream come true! Walter Breen, now deceased but once an authority on the series, reported that of three pairs of dies made available for the coinage this year, just one pair is known to have been used. The date logotype is lightly impressed into die and placed far left, with tip of 1 overlapping the neck truncation. The reverse has the C mintmark high and overlapping the claw (mintmarks were added to the dies after the main device was completed). A feather vein touches lower right of C, below the opening, indicating a particularly high position (PCGS # 7760) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 4,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,658
Lot 2012		1856. NGC graded MS-64. Light gold toning. It is not all gold that glareth says Geoffrey Chaucer, the 14th century author of the Canterbury Tales, but he probably wasn't looking at this rich orange-gold 1856 Liberty quarter eagle when he said those memorable words! As we see it, when it comes to the centers of Libety and the eagle, the strike is above-average, sharp, and well defined in all areas. The luster glows, one might almost up the ante by saying that the luster "glareth" -- unlike most others of this vintage. Pop 26; 8 finer (PCGS # 7777) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 2013		1857-S. PCGS graded AU-55. CAC Approved. A nice untoned coin. Only 69,200 struck. Pop 12; 21 finer (PCGS # 7785) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 2014		1859. NGC graded Unc Details. Improperly cleaned. Type 2 (PCGS # 7788) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $348
Lot 2015		1860. Old Reverse. NGC graded AU-58. Nice reflective fields. Untoned. A transition took place in 1859-61 when the mint switched from a hub showing Long Arrowheads (Old Reverse) to short ones (New Reverse). The arrowheads on this coin are noticeably longer than on later New Reverse pieces (PCGS # 97791) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 2016		1861. Old Reverse. NGC graded AU-55. Nice light golden toning (PCGS # 97794) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 2017		1866-S NGC graded Unc Details. Improperly cleaned. 38,960 struck (PCGS # 7804) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 2018		1868 PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of AU with surface problems. Only 3,600 struck of which merely 200 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7807) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2019		1868 PCGS graded Genuine AU Details. Streak removed. Only 3,600 struck. Reflective surfaces (PCGS # 7807) . Estimated Value $350 - 375. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $384
Lot 2020		1868-S. PCGS graded AU-55. Only 34,000 struck. Lovely rich golden toning (PCGS # 7808) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 2021		1879-S. PCGS graded MS-61. Lovely golden toning. Only 43,500 struck. A surprisingly difficult coin to find in Mint State. Pop 6; 6 finer (PCGS # 7831) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2022		1894. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC Approved. Low mintage date. Only 4,000 struck. Pop 48; 71 finer (PCGS # 7846) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 2023		1900. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and frosty, easily earning a Gem MS65 grade from this reliable grading service. The coin glows (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 2024		1902. PCGS graded Proof 64. CAC Approved PQ. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 193 minted. Pop 31; 16 finer. Rich golden toning. First year with semi-brilliant devices on all denominations; no more frosty cameos. Only 193 made, which is in line with others struck 1900 to 1907 (the latter being the final year of the Liberty Head Type). This beautiful strike and Proof rarity is among the choicer 1902 Quarter Eagles listed at PCGS. A resplendent coin for a number of reasons, we note first the relative rarity of all post-1901 Proof Liberty Two-and-a-Halves with enough eye-appeal to secure a "Premium Quality" designation. This coin easily qualifies for that distinction, both sides with shimmering devices set against a splendid backdrop of mirrored reflectivity in the fields. Other positive attributes include rich orange-gold color, pinpoint striking and, of course, virtually Gem surfaces. Solidly in the level collectors and sophisticated buyers are drawn to, and actually near the top of that list, this lovely coin belongs in the finest cabinet (PCGS # 7928) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. Ex: Superior Auction October 1995 Lot 956. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,075
Lot 2025		1908. NGC graded MS-63. Light toning. Another choice example from what appears to us to be a consignment of hand-picked gold pieces. As the premier Indian Quarter Eagle in U.S. coinage history, the 1908 enjoys unflagging demand among both type collectors and 20th century gold specialists (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 2026		1909. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. Rich golden toning and well struck. Housed in an OGH. Devices are sharp in all areas, as struck, as desired by collectors, which the grading service has taken into consideration in assigning the grade, as also desired by collectors. 1909 is, as a rule, scarcer than some of the P-mint dates on either side, and is certainly much rarer in Gem MS65 than the 1925-29 issues. The satin-like gleam of golden-colored originality is safe and sound from most abrasions of measurable size. Pop 144; 18 finer, 2 in 65+, 16 in 66 (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,485
Lot 2027		1909. ICG graded MS-63. Lustrous (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 2028		1911. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. CAC Approved. Housed in an OGH. Pop 78; 5 finer, 4 in 65+, 1 in 66. Lovely even golden toning. A problem-free Gem with luster racing across the surface, vivid and exciting in appearance when one considers the "average" Mint State�s appearance. What's more, the fields acquit themselves nicely in terms of the fewness of marks. Further on point, a blunt impression is sometimes left by the recoil of the dies that struck this year's coinage; just the same, we can report that this �11-P specimen, unlike the others, is outstanding in its detail and sharpness (PCGS # 7942) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,613
Lot 2029		1911. PCGS graded AU-50 PQ. Nicely toned (PCGS # 7942) . Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $312
Lot 2030		1911-D. PCGS graded MS-62. It is a sign of the value of this auction that we are offering this sharp example of the key-date 1911-D Indian Quarter Eagle. The PCGS-certified piece in this lot is fully impressed with sharp definition touching not only the central-reverse highpoints, but also the D mintmark on the same side and the lowermost feathers in the obverse headdress. Both sides are nicely lustrous although, in keeping with the standards of the issue, the finish is not particularly vibrant with a slightly muted texture. The color is a rich orange-gold shade that, at certain angles, reveals slight shimmering aspects. There are no detracting abrasions or other blemishes, perhaps the most important attribute in establishing the desirability of this coin for inclusion in an advanced collection of 20th century gold (PCGS # 7943) . Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,488
Lot 2031		1911-D PCGS graded Genuine. Nice gold toning. Lustrous throughout including the topmost surfaces. Only 55,680 pieces struck of this Key issue. Sharpness of Mint State (PCGS # 7943) . Estimated Value $4,200 - 4,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2032		1914. PCGS graded MS-65. Housed in an OGH. Nice even gold toning. In Mint State, the 1914 is typically available with a sharp strike. The present example does indeed please in this regard, with all devices nicely delineated from a clear powerful impression. The color is lovely orange-gold in shade and is free of individually identifiable distractions. Housed in an early green-insert PCGS holder. The 1914 ranks second or third in rarity after the 11-D among the 15 Indian Quarter Eagle deliveries both in an absolute sense and is virtually tied with the 1914-D at the MS65 grade level. It is an important issue that can be a real stumbling block to assembling a high-quality Registry Set. Pop 48; 3 finer, 2 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 7946) . And for a bit of trivia: If one were to take a Time Machine back to 1914 when this Quarter Eagle made its appearance, and to wander through the local department and grocery stores, these are the prices he would find: women�s skirt, $5 each; mens shirts, Madras-silk, $1 to $3.50 each; boy�s suit, Norfolk style, $1.90 each; beef roast, 15¢ to 22¢ a pound; eggs, 22¢ a dozen; Pillsbury�s Best flour, 72¢ for a 24.5lb bag (!); bicycle, $15.00; movies, 15¢ to 25¢ a ticket; Persian rug, $5.75 to $22.00 each. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $26,565
Lot 2033		1914. NGC graded MS-64. Frosty with nice golden toning. A scarce date in this grade. The 1914 half eagle has a small mintage of 247,000 pieces; moreover, the date is rarer than the other Philadelphia Mint issues from 1909-1913. With few auction appearances in Gem (MS65 and above), the present coin is a first-class example for the collector of means. It comes forthright in displaying the razor-sharp strike typical of this issue. The lower headdress feathers exhibit pinpoint detail while the eagle's trailing leg is boldly defined as well (often a weak area on this design). The surfaces of this piece are less granular than often seen on other half eagles of this date, the mint luster vibrant and frosty. Perhaps the most outstanding of this coin's many virtues is its vivid color. Tremendous eye appeal for the bidder to acquire at this public auction. Pop 397; 59 finer (PCGS # 7946) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2034		1914-D. NGC graded MS-62. A hint of gold tone. Choice surfaces and mint frost (PCGS # 7947) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 2035		1914-D. PCGS graded MS-62. Nice golden toning (PCGS # 7947) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 2036		1915. PCGS graded MS-65. Housed in an OGH. Light golden toning. Velvety to frost-laced fields almost stagger under the weight of its highly lustrous gold color. A hint of weakness at that is typically seen on the lower headdress feathers is missing on this much sharper struck specimen, with the key central areas strongly hit by the dies. A gem! Pop 106; 4 finer, 1 in 65+, 3 in 66 (PCGS # 7948) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,715
Lot 2037		1925-D. NGC graded MS-64. Lightly toned with fully frosty texture over both sides, including the key features of the Indian like his face and the finely detailed feathers in the headdress. Last of only three dates quarter eagles struck in Denver, the others being 1911 and 1914 (PCGS # 7949) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $966
Lot 2038		1925-D. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty with lovely golden toning. A well struck example. The "D" mintmark appears at the tips of the arrows on the reverse. It is the only portion of the design raised above the "field" in this unique design known as recessed relief (PCGS # 7949) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. The Stocker Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 2039		A Lot of PCGS Graded $2½ Indians. Dates and grades include: 1908 AU53, 1909 AU55, 1911 AU55, and 1914 AU55. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 2040		A Lot of PCGS Graded $2½ Indians. Dates and grades include: 1909 AU55, 1911 AU58, 1915 AU55, 1925-D AU55, and 1927 AU55. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $1,125 - 1,175. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 2041		A Lot of PCGS graded AU58 $2½ Indians. Dates include: 1910, 1914-D, 1927, and 1928. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details	Realized $1,179
Lot 2042		A Lot of PCGS Graded $2½ Indians. Dates and grades include: 1911 AU58, 1915, AU55, and 1925-D AU55. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $675 - 700. View details	Realized $868