Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 78

January Pre-Long Beach Sale 17.5% BP

Modern Commemorative Medals and Ingots

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2269		1906 Pattern Double Eagle. "Smithsonian Collection". NGC graded Ultra Cameo Gem Proof. Private issue struck in 2010 in 1 ounce 999 fine gold. In a fancy wooden box with COA. Historic Note: The only Pattern struck in this year is the handsome Double Eagle designed by Charles E. Barber. Only a uniface trial piece of the obverse in copper and gold plated and a unique Pattern piece in gold were struck. They are both in the mint collection in the Smithsonian Institution. This Private Issue piece replicates that Unique Pattern in fine detail, true to the original. On the obverse, a draped bust of Liberty to left, with liberty cap, on the band of which is LIBERTY; over cap, olive branch; around thirteen stars; below, 1906. The reverse depicts Columbia, standing, with head turned to left, holding a liberty pole in her left hand, the right resting on a sword; behind, an eagle standing to right, with wings upraised; behind Columbia are rays through which runs the motto IN GOD WE TRUST; below, fasces. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,528
Lot 2270		1976. American Revolution Bicentennial gold medal. Choice Proof. Weights 12.9 grams (0.415 troy ounce). This medal was authorized by Congress which directed, "a national medal shall be struck commemorating 1776 and its significance to American independence." Obv: Statue of Liberty ringed by 50 stars statue dividing dates "1776" & "1976" and legend, "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" beneath. Rev: the Great Seal of the United States and the legends, "American Revolution Bicentennial" and "We the People" divided by bicentennial logo. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $499
Lot 2271		1980 Grant Wood 1 ounce gold medallion. Issued by the U.S. Mint. Gem UNC. Estimated Value $1,040 - 1,080. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,263
Lot 2272		1980 Grant Wood 1 ounce gold medallion. Issued by the U.S. Mint. Gem UNC. Estimated Value $1,040 - 1,080. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,263
Lot 2273		1980 Marian Anderson ½ ounce gold medallion. Issued by the U.S. Mint. Gem UNC. Estimated Value $520 - 540. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $623
Lot 2274		1982 Louis Armstrong 1 ounce gold medallion. Issued by the U.S. Mint. Gem UNC. Estimated Value $1,040 - 1,080. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,263
Lot 2275		1983 Robert Frost 1 ounce gold medallion. Issued by the U.S. Mint. Gem UNC. Estimated Value $1,040 - 1,080. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,263
Lot 2276		1984 Helen Hayes 1 ounce gold medallion. Issued by the U.S. Mint. Gem UNC. Estimated Value $1,040 - 1,080. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,263
Lot 2277		1988 3-piece American In Space Commemorative proof set. Issued by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. Includes a gold space shuttle medal (8.36 grams). In the original case as issued. Lot of 3 medals. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $364
Lot 2278		2008 Humbert $50 S.S. Central America Commemorative. NGC graded Gem Proof. Struck in September 12, 2008 from Kellogg & Humbert Gold Ingots 830 & 555. #115 of 375. In deluxe wooden box as issued. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,169
Lot 2279		2009 Humbert Commemorative 2.5 troy ounce 999.9 fine certified pure california gold. NGC graded Gem Proof Ultra Cameo. An impressive Proof "slug" with workmanship far surpassing other modern representations of classic Territorial gold rarities. A must have item! Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,995
Lot 2280		2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle gold coin. Gem UNC. In the original box as issued with certificate. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,585
Lot 2281		2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle gold coin. Gem UNC. In the original box as issued with certificate. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,233
Lot 2282		A 3-piece lot of 49er Horseman, "Ship of Gold Commemorative, S.S. Central America". In 3 metals as follow: Gold, PCGS Deep Cameo Proof, designated "1857/0.935 Fine Cal Gold, Justin & Hunter 4282.057"; Silver, PCGS "1857/0 Silver Die Trial, 34 of 50"; Pewter, PCGS "1857/0 Pewter Die Trial". All slabbed by PCGS, no serial numbers. Lot of 3 pieces. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details	Realized $1,528
Lot 2283		A 5-piece collection of 1 ounce gold medallions struck by the U.S. Mint. Consists: 1980 Woods; 1981 Twain; 1982 Armstrong; 1983 Frost; 1984 Hayes. All Gem UNC. In the original mint box as issued. Lot of 5 medallions. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details	Realized $6,286
Lot 2284		A 5-piece collection of 1 ounce gold medallions struck by the U.S. Mint. 1980 to 1984. All Gem UNC. In the original U.S. Mint box as issued. Lot of 5 medallions. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details	Realized $6,286
Lot 2285		A 5-piece collection of half ounce gold medallions struck by the U.S. Mint. 1980 to 1984. All Gem UNC. A total of 2.5 ounce of gold in the original box as issued by the mint. Lot of 5 medallions. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. View details	Realized $3,173
Lot 2286		A lot of 5 different ½ ounce gold medallions struck by the U.S. Mint. 1980 to 1984. All Gem UNC. In the original mint box as issued. Lot of 5 medallions. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. View details	Realized $3,143
Lot 2287		A lot of gold medallions struck at the U.S. Mint. Consist of: 1983 1 ounce UNC Frost medallions (2); 1984 1 ounce UNC Hayes medallions (2); 1983 ½ ounce UNC A. Calder medallions (4). A total of 6 ounces of gold all in the original mint box as issued. Lot of 8 medallions. Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details	Realized $7,520
Lot 2288		A pair of 1981 Mark Twain 1 ounce gold medallions. Issued by the U.S. Mint. Gem UNC. Lot of 2 medals. Estimated Value $2,080 - 2,120. View details	Realized $2,526
Lot 2289		A pair of 1981 Willa Cather ½ ounce gold medallions. Issued by the U.S. Mint. Gem UNC. Lot of 2 medals. Estimated Value $1,040 - 1,080. View details	Realized $1,263
Lot 2290		Jewish-American Hall of Fame, 1973 3-Piece Set of Leonard Bernstein Medals in Gold, Silver and Bronze. The Leonard Bernstein medal was designed by Marika Somogyi. Mintages were 650 bronze, 192 pure silver, and just 21 10kt gold. These pieces are edge stamped gold #8, silver #69 and bronze #84. The gold and bronze medals are as issued, while the silver medal has acquired a gorgeous deep iridescent blue and purple patina. The gold medal weighs 85gm and the silver medal is 95gm. All are about 2-inches diameter. A very rare opportunity to own the rare gold edition. Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,469
Lot 2291		A group of ½ ounce American gold medallions. All issued by the U.S. Mint. Dated 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984. All four medals are Gem UNC. Lot of 4 medals. Estimated Value $2,080 - 2,160. View details	Realized $2,526