Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 81

The Pre-Long Beach Sale

$20 Liberty/With Motto

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1337		1868-S. NGC graded AU-50. Toned. Desirable San Francisco Mint Double Eagle. At the time these were issued, California had a clause in its consitution outlawing the use of paper money. The residents had spoken, they wanted only "hard money" in the form of silver and gold. It wasn't until the end of the 19th century that new generations of settlers to the Golden State began accepting paper promises to pay (PCGS # 8954) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,763
Lot 1338		1871-S. PCGS graded EF-45. Tiny "S" mint mark. A nice untoned coin (PCGS # 8962) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1339		1872-CC NGC graded XF Details. Harshly cleaned. Only 26,900 minted. Orange toning. Possibly polished (PCGS # 8964) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,820
Lot 1340		1872-S. NGC graded AU-58. Lightly toned with plenty of mint luster still present. A bright coin that spares no compromises with its rich golden iridescence on both sides. Approximately 90% of the surface is frosty. Strike is much sharper than average for the Type 2 issue, although minor bagmarking occurs at the obverse (PCGS # 8965) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,348
Lot 1341		1874-CC. NGC graded VF-35. Light gold toning (PCGS # 8971) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,585
Lot 1342		1877. NGC graded AU Details, Improperly Cleaned. Semi reflective surfaces (PCGS # 8982) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,263
Lot 1343		1884-S. NGC graded AU-58. An attractive coin with swirling luster (PCGS # 9002) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,236
Lot 1344		1894-S. NGC graded MS-61. Nice golden frost. A few small marks on the face and neck (PCGS # 9026) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 1345		1897-S. NGC graded MS-61. Frosty golden yellow hue including some pale coppery pink tones inward (PCGS # 9032) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,586
Lot 1346		1901-S. NGC graded MS-61. This is a frosty, well struck San Francisco Mint coin (PCGS # 9040) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,469
Lot 1347		1903. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo. A totally brilliant example with all the raised devices in full cameo. Only 158 Proofs struck. All 1903 Proofs are the same, stylistically. This particular date has the obverse field deeply basined, from the die-making process, adding more curvature than normal, and giving an especially interesting satiny accent to the raised devices, and also creating a little break at the bridge of Liberty's nose from the method used to polish the die. Every collector who contemplates buying a classic Proof Liberty $20 gold piece will want to check this out for its beauty as well as for the instructional experience. The present specimen combines classic conservative coin design of its mid-19th century origin, attractiveness, rarity, and everything else desirable. Certainly it will be an exciting moment when the sale occurs. Pop 6; 5 finer in 65 (PCGS # 89119) . Estimated Value $40,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1348		1904. NGC graded MS-63. Lovely golden toning (PCGS # 9045) . Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 1349		1904. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly golden toning (PCGS # 9045) . Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,586
Lot 1350		1904. Sharpness of AU-58. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,250. View details	Realized $1,293
Lot 1351		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1352		1904-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Ablaze with full mint bloom colors. Clean as a whistle for this desirable Gem grade, as one would look forward to from the prestige of PCGS; however, what really makes this break free from others is its cartwheel luster that rolls around each side This is a well-struck example with good details as well. It has no bothersome abrasions or points of wear. Pop 189; 15 finer, 9 in 65+, 6 in 66 (PCGS # 9046) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1353		1907-D. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Lightly toned (PCGS # 9053) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,996