Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 75

September Pre Long Beach

Indian Head Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1122		1878. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Very good mirrors and frosted devices. Graded prior to the "cameo" designation being given by PCGS. A few light spots are visible on the portrait. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 36; 9 finer, 8 in 66, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 2323) Estimated Value $600 - 700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 1123		1878. NGC graded Proof 65 Red. Medium mirrors. Some light toning on the reverse. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 20; 5 finer, 4 in 66, 1 in 67. Starting in 1878, many things changed at the Mint. Proof production of minor coinage increased to two to three times the previous year's mintage. The actual mintage of minor Proofs were now recorded with accuracy. The Mint's minor coin production was based more on expected demand than actual demand. The many unsold examples were sold in bulk to local coin dealers at or near face value. Also starting this year planchet production for minor coinage was shifted from the Mint to outside sources. The quality of Proof coinage improved. Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1124		1879. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. Medium mirrors. Beautiful even color. With hardly any marks or blemishes. An immensely appealing Gem Proof with full red surfaces that are aglow with watery brilliance and even a touch of field-to-device contrast from the Indian�s portrait and wreath. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Pop 26; 9 finer in 67. (PCGS # 2326) Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,565
Lot 1125		1879. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Outstanding eye appeal with very few imperfections. It has good mirrors with frosty devices. Graded prior to the "Cameo" designation being given by PCGS. Only 3,200 struck. Pop 42; 35 finer, 26 in 66, 9 in 67. (PCGS # 2326) Estimated Value $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1126		1879. NGC graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Magenta tone. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 77; 32 finer, 30 in 66, 2 in 67. Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1127		1880. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Good mirrors and frosted devices. Graded prior to the "Cameo" designation was given by PCGS. Small spot by the nose. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 3,955 struck. Pop 61; 23 finer, 15 in 66, 8 in 67. (PCGS # 2329) Estimated Value $900 - 1,100 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 1128		1881. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Good mirrors with frosted devices. A few light contact marks are present on the cheek and ribbon. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 3,575 struck. Pop 54; 26 finer, 23 in 66, 3 in 67. (PCGS # 2332) Estimated Value $700 - 900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1129		1882. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Slightly muted mirrors. Attractive even color, although it is a deeper red than normally seen. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 3,100 struck. Pop 18; 17 finer, 14 in 66, 3 in 67. (PCGS # 2335) Estimated Value $700 - 850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1130		1882. NGC graded Proof 65 Red. Good mirrors. A few light fly specks are present on the obverse. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 8; 3 finer in 66. Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 1131		1883. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Good mirrors and sparkling luster. Although one of the highest mintage Proof cents, this date is a much scarer date in full red. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 6,609 struck. Pop 16; 6 finer, 4 in 66, 1 in 66+, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 2338) Estimated Value $750 - 850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 1132		1884. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Medium mirrors with good eye appeal. Small speck by the D in UNITED. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 3,942. Pop 49; 41 finer, 31 in 66, 10 in 67. (PCGS # 2341) U.S. Proof coins were prized by the earliest American collectors and interest in them was high throughout the 19th century, particularly in the latter half. The purchasing power of money was higher than at the present and incomes lower on a relative basis. After Proofs were offered to the general public in 1858, well-to-do collectors sought Proofs of the silver coins, and a few collectors of outstanding wealth such as the Garretts of Baltimore sought Proof gold. From the mid-1860s onward, the Philadelphia Mint offered collectors on more limited budgets Proof sets of the minor coins only, such as the Small Cent, 2 Cents, Nickel 3 Cents and 5 Cents. These sets were popular among the few hundred collectors then active, but well-preserved minor Proofs are every bit as scarce as top-condition specimens of the silver and gold, and with them form an important part of the American numismatic record. Estimated Value $750 - 850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1133		1884. NGC graded Proof 65 Red. Medium mirrors. Some light fly specks are present. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 24; 18 finer, 14 in 66, 4 in 67. Estimated Value $600 - 700 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1134		1885. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. Good mirrors and nearly flawless surfaces. Slightly muted color. A spectacular, deeply mirrored proof. The surfaces are as technically perfect today as they were in 1885. The only difference between then and now is the presence of slight mellowing on the mostly coppery red surface. Pop 8; 3 finer in 67. (PCGS # 2344) Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 1135		1885. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Good mirrors and nearly full red. Small spot on the portrait. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 3,790 struck. Pop 103; 65 finer. (PCGS # 2343) Estimated Value $450 - 550 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $552
Lot 1136		1886. Variety 1. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. CAC Approved. Medium mirrors. Outstanding eye appeal and a very scarce date in full red. Opinion has it the Proof 1886 Variety 1 is slightly more rare than the Variety 2 from an absolute standpoint, high grade examples are rare, especially when the original mint luster is intact. Which leads to the main point: this richly colored Variety 1 is an attractive coin, one that displays a cheery full-red sheen whose color saturation deepens every so slightly around the reverse periphery. Both the strike and the surface preservation are worthy of a round of applause. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 4,290 struck. Pop 19; 12 finer in 66. (PCGS # 2347) Estimated Value $1,850 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,565
Lot 1137		1886 Variety 2. NGC graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Very close to full red. The mirrors are medium and there are no notable imperfections. Very difficult to find with this much red. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 29; 62 finer. Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 1138		1886. Variety 2. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. CAC Approved. Beautiful lavender toning on both sides. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Only 4,290 struck. Pop 5; 1 finer in 67. (PCGS # 92345) Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,680
Lot 1139		1886. Variety 2. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Good mirrors with an attractive even coloration. Eagle Eye Phote Seal. Only 4,290 struck. Pop 11; 3 finer in 66. (PCGS # 92346) Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,070
Lot 1140		1889. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. Deeply mirrored, the obverse is a lovely shade of peach gold to coppery red varying across the surface in hue while on the reverse the lovely golden blush centers around ONE CENT. A sparkling Gem. Pop 8; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 2356) Estimated Value $900 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,750
Lot 1141		1890. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Uniform light Mint Red color. Snappy mint luster throughout, a spot-free jewel. Pop 46; 8 finer in 66 (PCGS # 2177) Estimated Value $700 - 850 Ex Ally Collection; The Coltrin Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 1142		1890. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Deepening red-wood color. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 46; 8 finer in 66. (PCGS # 2177) Estimated Value $700 - 850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,006
Lot 1143		1890. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Medium mirrors. It had a deep red color. A few contact marks are present. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 22; 2 finer in 66. (PCGS # 2359) Estimated Value $700 - 850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 1144		1891. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Deep mirrors and very attractive eye appeal. This is a very scarce date in full red. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 2,350 struck. Pop 15; 4 finer in 66. (PCGS # 2362) Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,250 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 1145		1893. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. Lovely blue obverse toning with intense red reverse color. Incredible color on both sides. Pop 4; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 2367) Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,818
Lot 1146		1893. NGC graded Proof 66 Red. Good mirrors with outstanding eye appeal. "Orange-peel" fields. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Only 2,195 struck. Pop 10; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $800 - 900 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 1147		1893. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. CAC Approved. A fiery mint red gem. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 82; 24 finer, 23 in 66, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 2186) Estimated Value $450 - 500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,064
Lot 1148		1894. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. Medium mirrors. Beautiful even coloration. Small contact marks by the T in UNITED. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 2,632 struck. Pop 9; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 2371) Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,485
Lot 1149		1894. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. Good mirrors with just a few light flyspecks. A small mark between the final A in the legend and the date limits the grade. Only 2,632 struck. Pop 9; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 2371) Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 1150		1894. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Good mirrors. The obverse has wonderful full red color. The reverse shows some toning around the edges. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 28; 9 finer in 66. (PCGS # 2371) Estimated Value $600 - 700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1151		1895, Snow-PR1. NGC graded Proof 65 Red. CAC Approved. Bold repunched date. Deep mirrors with very few imperfections. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Only 2,062 struck. Pop 12; 10 finer, 9 in 66, 1 in 67. Estimated Value $700 - 800 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1152		1896. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. CAC Approved. Slight orange-peel fields. The coin has an original look, with a light haze from long-term stroage in an envelope. Very desirable as such. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 1,862 struck. Pop 7; 4 finer in 66. (PCGS # 2377) Estimated Value $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 1153		1897. NGC graded Proof 66 Red. CAC Approved. This is a stunning example with deep mirrors and frosty devices. Graded prior to NGC giving the "Cameo" designation to Proofs. This has beautiful "Orange-peel" fields. Orange-peel is seen on gold and copper coins in areas where they have highly polished mirrors. The effect is caused by the high annealing tempurtures used to soften silver and nickel planchets. When used on copper and gold, the too-high oven setting tends to crystalize the metal giving it the look of galvanized steel. To collectors of Proofs, it is highly desired. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 2; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $1,750 - 1,850 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 1154		1897. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red Cameo. A touch of golden russet toning. Pop 3; 4 finer, 2 in 66, 1 in 67, 1 in 68. (PCGS # 82380) Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1155		1897. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Good mirrors with "Orange-peel" fields. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Only 1,938 struck. Pop 12; 10 finer, 5 in 66, 5 in 67. (PCGS # 2380) Estimated Value $750 - 800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 1156		1897. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Good mirrors with very few problems. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 1,938 struck. Pop 12; 10 finer, 5 in 66, 5 in 67. (PCGS # 2380) Estimated Value $750 - 800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 1157		1897. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Beautiful electric violet toning. Traces of emerald and magenta are visible as well. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Pop 18; 14 finer, 12 in 66, 2 in 67. (PCGS # 2378) Estimated Value $700 - 750 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,358
Lot 1158		1897. NGC graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Good mirrors with "Orange-peel" fields. Outstanding look. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 7; 2 finer in 66. Estimated Value $650 - 800 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 1159		1897. NGC graded MS-66 Red. CAC Approved. Full strike with blazing luster and very few marks. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Housed in an old Style holder. Pop 9; 2 finer in 67. Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 1160		1898. NGC graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Good mirrors with "Orange-peel" fields. A few light contact marks are present. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 10; 9 finer, 7 in 66, 2 in 67. Estimated Value $750 - 800 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 1161		1899. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. CAC Approved. Lovely golden-olive mint red color. Struck with preciseness only now and then found. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 87; 13 finer, 1 in 66+, 8 in 67, 2 in 67+, 2 in 68. (PCGS # 2204) Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,680
Lot 1162		1899. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. Deep mirrors. Light toning on the reverse. Only 2,031 struck. Pop 22; 10 finer in 67. (PCGS # 2386) Estimated Value $750 - 850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 1163		1899. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Deep mirrors with "Orange-peel" fields. Some light fly specks on the reverse. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 2,031 struck. Pop 40; 32 finer, 22 in 66, 10 in 67. (PCGS # 2386) Estimated Value $700 - 800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1164		1899. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. Beautiful deep mirrors with watery "Orange-Peel" fields. Frosted devices. This was graded prior to the "Cameo" designation being given by PCGS. It certianly deserves it. Only 2,031 struck. Pop 22; 10 finer in 67. (PCGS # 2386) In reference to the term "orange peel" fields, after coining dies are hubbed and the date is applied, the die is given multiple polishes with progressively finer and finer polish. The last polish given to the dies prior to being hardened gives the field a surface much like a mirror. This is the deepest mirror attainable on the dies. When the die is hardened, the metal shrinks to some extent creating a wavy effect on the polished surfaces. It looks somewhat like the surface of an orange. When you see orange peel on a Proof Indian Cent issue you can be sure that it is one of the first examples struck from those dies. Later polishing to the already hardened dies will produce a flatter and shallower mirror. Estimated Value $750 - 850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 1165		1900. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. CAC Approved. Deep watery mirrors and beautiful frosted devices. Certianly a cameo, but graded prior to that designation being given. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 2,262 struck. Pop 28; 21 finer, 15 in 66, 6 in 67. (PCGS # 2389) Estimated Value $700 - 800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 1166		1900. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Good mirrors and frosty devices. A few light fly specks are present. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 2,262 struck. Pop 28; 21 finer, 15 in 66, 6 in 67. (PCGS # 2389) Estimated Value $700 - 800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 1167		1901. NGC graded Proof 66 Red. Medium mirror. Light spots on the portrait. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Only 1,985 struck. Pop 10; 6 finer, 4 in 67, 2 in 68. Estimated Value $750 - 850 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 1168		1902. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. CAC Approved. Beautiful deep mirrors with outstanding surfaces. This is a coin which gives coin photographer's headaches. Try shooting an image of a mirror! The deep mirrors on this coin will look almost black becaue of their extreme depth. In-person, you'll love this piece. Pop 28; 9 finer, 7 in 67, 2 in 68. (PCGS # 2395) Estimated Value $900 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 1169		1902. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Deep mirrors. Light magenta toning on the reverse. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 2,018 struck. Pop 50; 37 finer, 28 in 66, 7 in 67, 2 in 68. (PCGS # 2395) Estimated Value $600 - 750 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 1170		1902. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Deep mirrors. Some light fly specks on the reverse limit the grade. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 2,018 struck. Pop 50; 37 finer, 28 in 66, 7 in 67, 2 in 68. (PCGS # 2395) Estimated Value $600 - 750 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 1171		1902. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. This is a beautiful example with good mirrors on the fields and frosted devices. Graded prior to the cameo designation being given by PCGS. It likely would be given that designation today. The Proof issues in the early 20th century do not typically come with frosted devices. This is a real outstanding example. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Only 2,081 Struck. Pop 50; 37 finer, 28 in 66, 7 in 67, 2 in 68. (PCGS # 2395) Estimated Value $600 - 750 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208

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