Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 81

The Pre-Long Beach Sale

Lincoln Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 663		1909. VDB. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. A choice Proof and an elusive coin that many Type Set buyers will want to bid on since there were only 1,194 struck. Pop 33; 39 finer, 28 in 65, 9 in 66, 1 in 67, 1 in 67+. (PCGS # 3301) . Estimated Value $2,600 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $21,738
Lot 664		1909. VDB. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. CAC Approved. PQ. Well struck and fully red. A vibrant Gem. Following the precedent of James B. Longacre, whose initials "JBL" (or simply "L") graced a number of U.S. coin and Pattern designs for much of the latter half of the 19th century, Brenner placed his initials "VDB" at the bottom of the reverse between the wheat ear stalks on his Lincoln cent models he submitted to the Mint. Widespread criticism of the their prominence resulted in their removal midway through 1909, the design's first year of issue. In 1918, Brenner's initials were restored, but only as a small letter "B" under Lincoln's shoulder, where it can be found today (PCGS # 2425) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 665		1909. VDB. PCGS graded MS-66+ Red. CAC Approved. PQ. Fully red. Pop 13; 72 finer, 68 in 67, 4 in 67+. (PCGS # 2431) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $517
Lot 666		1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. A blazer of a gem! Popular Key Date and always in demand. A wonderful lustrous Gem that has bright orange, gold, and green color. Well struck including for the second 9 in the date (which on some lesser specimens tends to be weak). The surfaces are uncommonly well preserved, bright, coppery. An exceptional specimen of this Key Date Lincoln Cent. Only 484,000 minted (PCGS # 2428) . Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,408
Lot 667		1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. PQ. Lots of mint red. Housed in an Old Green Holder. A blazing red specimen with lovely speckled reddish brown and clearly much choicer than average for this popularly collected issue. Nice cartwheel luster fairly streams from the surfaces of this handsome specimen. One look at the present MS64RB will satisfy your curiosity as to why few examples of the date has been certified finer than the present coin. Struck with almost scientific precision on the key design features (PCGS # 2427) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 668		1909. PCGS graded MS-67 Red. Blazing full mint red. The rich rose-gold and fiery red are the order of the day where this spot-free gem cent is concerned. All minute detail fully evident in the hair and coat (with full bow tie), while on the reverse devices foursquare and bold throughout. Pop 68; 4 finer in 67+. (PCGS # 2431) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 669		1909. PCGS graded MS-66+ Red. CAC Approved. PQ. Fully red. Pop 13; 72 finer, 68 in 67, 4 in 67+. (PCGS # 2431) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $494
Lot 670		1909-S. NGC graded MS-67 RD. A golden beauty! Breathtaking golden sunset mint color adds to this coin's desirability. Dazzling bright reddish-golden hues control the surfaces of this mind-boggling first-year San Francisco Mint Cent, each side radiant with fresh and satiny luster. Even under magnification we find none of the usual microscopic carbon flecks. The strike is bold, and leaves behind an indelible impression on even the most critical grader, yes even for this more often than not well struck issue. The 1909-S Lincoln is a Key among cents of the year, but it lapses into third position after the 1909-S Indian cent and the 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent. The others seem to overshadow it, which is unfortunate. In the past several decades, with the arrival of trusted grading services and especially databases to record the number certified, numerous "grade rarities" have turned up. The 1909-S Lincoln is a prime example. In all, there were 1,825,000 made, about four times as many as the storied '09-S V.D.B. yet the most devoted specialists understand that the 1909-S Lincoln in Superb Red condition is a significant rarity. Pop 5; none finer at NGC (PCGS # 2434) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 671		1909-S. PCGS graded VF-35 Brown. Evenly worn with smooth chocolate toning (PCGS # 2432) . Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $118
Lot 672		1909-S. PCGS graded VF-30 Brown. A pleasant circulated example exhibiting plenty of details for the grade. Only 309,000 minted (PCGS # 2432) . Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $112
Lot 673		1910-S. NGC graded MS-67 RD. Full mint red brilliance and a candidate for a top Quality Registry Set of Lincolns. Unfathomably deep and glowing mint red throughout and lustrous that impresses us with its originality. The surfaces are superb for MS67, as expected; and feature no sign of carbon or contact. The 1910-S is generally obtainable in Mint condition, but finer examples with booming mint color are prohibitive if they can be located at all (few show up at auctions, very few, in fact). A praiseworthy example of this admired and scarce issue. Pop 4; none finer at NGC (PCGS # 2440) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 674		1911. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown PQ. CAC Approved. Only 1,733 minted. A near perfect coin one of the the desirable Matte Proof Lincoln Cents showing crisp, clear detail on the portrait and wheat ears. Impeccable preservation! Pop 18; none finer at PCGS in Brown (PCGS # 3309) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 675		1915-D. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. CAC Approved. Well struck and fully red. A blazing bright-red satiny gem with intense luster and grand eye appeal that goes on and on. To say this is a beautiful representative of the '15-D Lincoln is only doing it the justice it deserves. For the coin is fantastic looking. And solidly, accurately graded, with an obvious eye for detail and originality. A rounded impression is sometimes seen for Lincoln Cents in this decade imprinted by the stamp of the D-mint dies that struck this issue; we are happy to see that the present example is a grand exception to that rule in being razor-sharp throughout including centers, coat lapels, bow tie and hair on Lincoln, wheat kernels and chaff on the reverse device. Bold lettering in the legends as well. A top-notch specimen seldom equaled. Pop 27; 1 finer in 67. (PCGS # 2482) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 676		1922-D. Weak D. PCGS graded Fine-12. (PCGS # 3110) . Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $65
Lot 677		1936. PCGS graded MS-67 Red. Fully red example. Superb. Pop 222; 4 finer in 67+ (PCGS # 2650) . Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $306
Lot 678		1937-S. PCGS graded MS-67 Red. Fully red and glowing with satin perfection. Pop 186; 14 finer in 67+ (PCGS # 2665) . Estimated Value $110 - 120. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $235
Lot 679		1938. NGC graded Proof 65 Red. Estimated Value $200 - 230. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 680		1942. NGC graded Proof 64 Red. A brilliant red spot-free example. Estimated Value $70 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $65
Lot 681		A lot of BU Lincoln Cent Rolls. Consists of the following Brilliant Uncirculated Rolls: (2) 1943-P (1) 1943-D (4) 1943-S (1) 1945-D (4) 1950-S, in addition, 18 pieces of mixed dates. Most stored in the original bank wrappers and placed into plastic tubes for further protection. A wonderful original group and not checked for gems. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $1,410
Lot 682		1909-1946. Complete Set of Lincolns. Coins will grade About Good to Mint State, lacks only the 1922-P. Housed in an old time Raymond folder album. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $1,058
Lot 683		A group of Lincoln error coins. The majority are off-center errors. Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details	Realized $176
Lot 684		A trio of Lincoln Cents. Consists 1911, 1916, and 1917. Coins will grade MS-60 or better. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details	Realized $41