Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 83

The New York Sale

World Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1001		Amanullah (SH 1298-1308 / 1919-1929 AD). Amanullah (SH 1298-1308 / 1919-1929 AD). Gold 5-Amanis, SH1299, 23.03g. "5" above mosque within star (KM 890). Extremely fine. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,042
Lot 1002		Muhammad Zahir Shah (SH 1312-1352 / 1933-1973 AD). Muhammad Zahir Shah (SH 1312-1352 / 1933-1973 AD). Gold Proof 4-Grams, SH1339/1380h, 3.99g (KM 952, -). Prooflike, good extremely fine. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $468
Lot 1003		Zog I (1925-1939). Silver Proof Frang, 1935-R, Rome, 5.00g. Zog I (1925-1939). Silver Proof Frang, 1935-R, Rome, 5.00g. Head right. Rev. Arms (KM Pr42). Tiny edge knock at 6 o'clock, otherwise brilliant uncirculated and beginning to tone. Extremely rare. Mintage of 50 pieces only. Estimated Value $850-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1004		Zog I (1925-1939). Gold 20-Francs, 1927V. Zog I (1925-1939). Gold 20-Francs, 1927V. Obv. Bust of Prince Skanderbeg. Rev. Winged lion (Fr 6; KM 12). In NGC holder graded MS65. Estimated Value $1,200-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1005		Vittorio Emanuele III (1939-1943). Silver 10-Lek, 1939-R (KM 34; Pagani 991). Vittorio Emanuele III (1939-1943). Silver 10-Lek, 1939-R (KM 34; Pagani 991). In NGC holder graded MS66, beautiful tone. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1006		Provincias del Rio de la Plata. Silver 8-Reales, 1813-J, Potosi. Provincias del Rio de la Plata. Silver 8-Reales, 1813-J, Potosi. First sunface type. Flaming sun with human face. Rev. Oval shield with clasped hands upholding cap of Liberty, wreath around. Die axis Ã¢€�€�Ã¢€�€� (Eliz 1; KM 5). In NGC holder graded AU55, bold strike with nice surfaces and considerable original mint lustre, attractive with good eye-appeal. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,521
Lot 1007		Provincias del Rio de la Plata. Silver 8-Reales, 1815-F, Potosi. Provincias del Rio de la Plata. Silver 8-Reales, 1815-F, Potosi. Flaming sun. Rev. Oval shield with clasped hands and cap of Liberty, wreath at sides (Eliz 5; KM 14). In NGC holder graded AU58, lustrous. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,989
Lot 1008		La Rioja. Silver 8-Reales, 1840-R. La Rioja. Silver 8-Reales, 1840-R. Flags, muskets and cannon crossed below mountain. Rev. Coat of arms dividing 8-R (Eliz 29; KM 8). In NGC holder graded AU50 "Wings Approved", well struck for issue with underlying lustre, attractively toned with good eye appeal. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,112
Lot 1009		Córdoba. Silver 8-Reales, 1852. Córdoba. Silver 8-Reales, 1852. Tower with three turrets and raised flag, framed by banners behind. Rev. Flaming sun with human face (Eliz 31; KM 32). In NGC holder graded MS62 "Wings Approved", abundance of full original mint lustre, classic one year type. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1010		Cupro-Nickel Pattern Centavo, 1892, 3.96g. Flagged arms. Cupro-Nickel Pattern Centavo, 1892, 3.96g. Flagged arms. Rev. UN CENTAVO 1892. Plain thin edge (KM Pn33). Light corrosion by 7 o'clock on the obverse, uncirculated. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $222
Lot 1011		Aluminium Pattern Centavo, 1892, 1.28g. Flagged arms. Aluminium Pattern Centavo, 1892, 1.28g. Flagged arms. Rev. 1 CENTAVO 1892 within wreath. Plain thin edge (KM Pn30). A few scratches both sides and minor edge knocks, otherwise uncirculated. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $117
Lot 1012		Copper Pattern Centavo, 1892, 4.26g. Flagged arms. Copper Pattern Centavo, 1892, 4.26g. Flagged arms. Rev. 1 CENTAVO 1892 within wreath. Plain thin edge (KM Pn32). Small verdigris mark across CENTAVO and in few places, otherwise uncirculated with red-brown tone and original lustre. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $164
Lot 1013		Copper Essai Centavo, 1892, 6.11g. Flagged arms. Copper Essai Centavo, 1892, 6.11g. Flagged arms. Rev. ESSAI DE MONNAIE 1892. Plain thick edge (KM E7a). Small scratch right of date, otherwise uncirculated with original tone and lustre. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $222
Lot 1014		Archduke Leopold as Landgrave of Alsace. Archduke Leopold as Landgrave of Alsace. Silver Thaler, 1627, Ensisheim. Crowned three quarter figure right holding sword. Rev. Crowned arms (Dav 3351). In NGC holder graded AU55, sharply struck, original lustrous example with attractive old toning. Estimated Value $1,200-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1015		Joseph II (1765-1790). Copper Groschl, 1781-A, Vienna, 6.42g. Joseph II (1765-1790). Copper Groschl, 1781-A, Vienna, 6.42g. Crowned arms. Rev. Value and date within wreath (KM 818). Mint state with red-brown patina and original lustre. Rarely seen in such a beautiful condition. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $995
Lot 1016		Charles III (1716-1788). Silver 8-Reales, 1770-JR, Potosi. Charles III (1716-1788). Silver 8-Reales, 1770-JR, Potosi. Pillar type. Dot after CAROLUS (Eliz 6; KM 50). In NGC holder graded MS61 "Wings Approved", sharply struck with a trace of original mint lustre. ex Dan Holmes Collection, Goldberg's auction, May 2012, lot 4555. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,340
Lot 1017		Republic. Silver Boliviano, 1864 PTS-FP, Potosi, 25.19g. Republic. Silver Boliviano, 1864 PTS-FP, Potosi, 25.19g. Arms. Rev. Denomination within wreath, inverted P error in assayer's initials (KM 152.1). Once cleaned, good very fine. Estimated Value $60-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $64
Lot 1018		Republic. Bronze Essai 2-Centavos, 1883-EG, 9.72g. Republic. Bronze Essai 2-Centavos, 1883-EG, 9.72g. Flagged arms. Rev. Value within circle, LA UNION ES LA FUERZA and date in legend, ESSAI right of date. Plain edge (KM E4). Light-brown tone with remains of original lustre, mint state. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $140
Lot 1019		Republic. Silver ¼-Sol, 1853, Potosi, 0.88g. Republic. Silver ¼-Sol, 1853, Potosi, 0.88g. Mountains with llama at left. Rev. Llama right, sprigs and mint below (KM 117). Pierced, otherwise very fine. Rare. Estimated Value $85-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $88
Lot 1020		Republic. Silver 4-Soles, 1853-PAZ-J, Paz, 13.58g. Republic. Silver 4-Soles, 1853-PAZ-J, Paz, 13.58g. Bare head of Bolivar left. Rev. Llamas beneath tree, stars above (KM 124.1). Usual dull tone, a couple of marks by bust, otherwise very fine. Estimated Value $550-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,082
Lot 1021		Republic. Silver 4-Soles, 1860-PTS FJ, Potosi, 10.15g. Republic. Silver 4-Soles, 1860-PTS FJ, Potosi, 10.15g. Laureate head of Bolivar left. Rev. Llamas beneath tree, stars above (KM 139). Some flecking on the reverse, good very fine, an attractive tone showing a good silver content. Rare. Estimated Value $125-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1022		Republic. Silver 8-Soles, 1851-FM, Potosi. Republic. Silver 8-Soles, 1851-FM, Potosi. Bare head of Bolivar facing left. Rev. Llamas under tree (Eliz 104; KM 109). In NGC holder graded AU55 "Wings Approved", lustrous. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $234
Lot 1023		Republic. Silver 8-Soles, 1859-PTS-FJ, Potosi, 19.72g. Republic. Silver 8-Soles, 1859-PTS-FJ, Potosi, 19.72g. Laureate head of Bolivar left, legend reading Po 400 Gs. Rev. Llamas beneath tree, stars above (KM 138.1). Possibly removed from a mount, spot below bust and small dig on obverse, otherwise an attractive example, good very fine. The rarest type of the 1859 series. Estimated Value $850-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $848
Lot 1024		Republic. Silver 8-Soles, 1859-PTS-FJ, Potosi, 19.74g. Republic. Silver 8-Soles, 1859-PTS-FJ, Potosi, 19.74g. Laureate head of Bolivar left, legend reading PESO 400 Gs. Rev. Llamas beneath tree, stars above (KM 138.3). Possibly ex-mount with light marks on the edge at 3 to 9 o'clock, adjustment marks on the obverse, otherwise extremely fine, attractively toned. Estimated Value $95-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1025		Republic. Silver 8-Soles, 1861-FJ, Potosi. Republic. Silver 8-Soles, 1861-FJ, Potosi. Laureate head of Bolivar left. Rev. Llamas under a large tree (Eliz 121; KM 138.6). In NGC holder graded AU58 "Wings Approved", well struck with considerable original mint lustre. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $351
Lot 1026		Republic. Gold 8-Escudos, 1832-JL, Potosi. Republic. Gold 8-Escudos, 1832-JL, Potosi. Laureate head type. Radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi, alpaca, wheatsheaf, and row of stars below. Rev. Bust of Bolivar to right, in military attire (Fr 21; KM 99). In NGC holder graded MS61 "Wings Approved" (population two, none finer at NGC), the reflective fields retain most of their lustre. ex ANR's Eliasberg Collection, April 2005, lot 1051. Estimated Value $6,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1027		Republic. Gold 8-Escudos, 1853-PTS-FP, Potosi. Republic. Gold 8-Escudos, 1853-PTS-FP, Potosi. Laureate head type. Radiant sun above Cerro de Potosi, alpaca, wheatsheaf, and row of stars below. Rev. Laureate head of Bolivar right, name in neck truncation (Fr 34; KM 116). In NGC holder graded MS61 "Wings Approved" (population one, none finer at NGC), sharp and fully struck up, quite attractive with brilliant to proof-like fields. Estimated Value $6,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1028		Joao V (1706-1750). Gold 20,000-Reis, 1724-M, Minas Gerais. Joao V (1706-1750). Gold 20,000-Reis, 1724-M, Minas Gerais. Crowned arms, value at side. Rev. Cross of Jerusalem (Fr 33; KM 117). In NGC holder graded MS64 "Wings Approved" (population three, none finer at NGC and no mint state graded at PCGS), amazing strike with full original mint lustre. Rarest date of series. ex The Tampa Collection, The Number One Registry Set for NGC; ex ANR's Eliasberg Collection, April 2005, lot 1122. Estimated Value $40,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $39,780
Lot 1029		Joao V (1706-1750). Gold 20,000-Reis, 1725-M, Minas Gerais. Joao V (1706-1750). Gold 20,000-Reis, 1725-M, Minas Gerais. Crowned arms, value at side. Rev. Cross of Jerusalem (Fr 33; KM 117). In NGC holder graded MS63 "Wings Approved" (population five, two finer at NGC in 64), bright lustre and bold strike, most pleasing overall. Second rarest date of series.; ex The Tampa Collection, The Number One Registry Set for NGC. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $14,040
Lot 1030		Joao V (1706-1750). Gold 20,000-Reis, 1726-M, Minas Gerais. Joao V (1706-1750). Gold 20,000-Reis, 1726-M, Minas Gerais. Crowned arms, value at side. Rev. Cross of Jerusalem (Fr 33; KM 117). In NGC holder graded MS64 "Wings Approved" (population five, three finer at NGC in 65), frosty original mint bloom, a truly exceptional specimen.; ex The Tampa Collection, The Number One Registry Set for NGC. Estimated Value $18,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $16,380
Lot 1031		Joao V (1706-1750). Gold 20,000-Reis, 1727-M, Minas Gerais. Joao V (1706-1750). Gold 20,000-Reis, 1727-M, Minas Gerais. Crowned arms, value at side. Rev. Cross of Jerusalem (Fr 33; KM 117). In NGC holder graded MS63 (population three, none finer at NGC).; ex The Tampa Collection, The Number One Registry Set for NGC. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $14,625
Lot 1032		Republic. Silver 4000-Reis, 1900, 51.03g. Republic. Silver 4000-Reis, 1900, 51.03g. Struck for the 400th Anniversary of the Discovery. Two sets of arms. Rev. Pedro Alvares Cabbai, star with 20 rays (KM 502.2). A few small surface marks, almost uncirculated with an attractive tone and underlying lustre. Estimated Value $800-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $819
Lot 1033		Bulgaria. Bare head left. Rev. Arms, date in very small numerals below, thin legend (F 5; KM 34). Abrasion marks both sides and small scratches below truncation, otherwise prooflike with highly reflective fields, close to mint state. A rare issue originally struck in 1912. Struck to commemorate the Independence from Ottoman Empire on September 22, 1908. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,457
Lot 1034		Mindon Min (1853-1878). Gold 5-Mu (½-Mohur), 1228CS (1866). Chinthe. Rev. Mindon Min (1853-1878). Gold 5-Mu (½-Mohur), 1228CS (1866). Chinthe. Rev. Legend and wreath (F 4a; KM A26; R&S -). In PCGS holder certified "Genuine, Tooled, AU Details", fields heavily tooled and brushed, otherwise good very fine. Very rare. ex Hong Kong Coin Auction 42, Baldwin's-MaTakWo, 30 August 2007, lot 765. Estimated Value $12,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $17,550
Lot 1035		Mindon Min (1853-1878). Gold Kyat (Mohur), 1228CS (1866). Chinthe. Rev. Mindon Min (1853-1878). Gold Kyat (Mohur), 1228CS (1866). Chinthe. Rev. Legend and wreath (F 4; KM 28; R&S 11.11). In PCGS holder certified "Genuine, Tooled, AU Details", fields heavily tooled and brushed, otherwise good very fine. Very rare. ex Hong Kong Coin Auction 42, Baldwin's-MaTakWo, 30 August 2007, lot 764. Estimated Value $35,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $46,800
Lot 1036		Kingdom. Silver Tical, CS1208 (1847). Kingdom. Silver Tical, CS1208 (1847). Hamza bird left. Rev. Temple. Thick flan. One year type (KM 36). In NGC holder graded AU58. Very scarce in high grade. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $936
Lot 1037		Edward VII (1901-1910). Silver 50-Cents, 1902, 11.61g. Edward VII (1901-1910). Silver 50-Cents, 1902, 11.61g. Crowned bust right. Rev. Value and date within wreath, crown above (KM 12). Tiny marks under an attractive dark-grey cabinet tone, virtually uncirculated. Rare in such high grade. Estimated Value $800-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $819
Lot 1038		Edward VII (1901-1910). Gold Sovereign, 1910-C (Fr 1; KM 14). Edward VII (1901-1910). Gold Sovereign, 1910-C (Fr 1; KM 14). In PCGS holder graded MS62. Estimated Value $600-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $644
Lot 1039		Dominion of Canada. Silver Medal, undated (c.1880s), 41mm. Dominion of Canada. Silver Medal, undated (c.1880s), 41mm. With original green case of issue (Leroux-1460). In PCGS holder graded PR61, lovely old tone. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $246
Lot 1040		Republic. Gold 10-Pesos, 1855, 15.16g. Republic. Gold 10-Pesos, 1855, 15.16g. Plumed arms with supporters. Rev. Liberty standing at altar (F 45; KM 131). Attractive very fine, scratch at 1 o'clock on the obverse rim, small edge nicks and surface marks. Estimated Value $325-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $644
Lot 1041		Copiapo, Revolutionary Coinage of 1859. Copiapo, Revolutionary Coinage of 1859. Silver 50-Centavos, undated (1859), 11.61g. Necessity issue struck by Don Pedro Leon Gallo in Copiapo. Star in relief within shield pointed down. Rev. Plain (KM 1.2). Vertical flan flaw to left of denomination, extremely fine and attractively toned. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $351
Lot 1042		Republic. Silver Essai Peso, 189- So, Santiago, 19.94g. Republic. Silver Essai Peso, 189- So, Santiago, 19.94g. By O Roty. Tasset. Seventh Condor type. Condor left on rocky peak, ESSAI in field at 4 o'clock. Rev. Large wreath, value and date within, last digit of date omitted. Reeded edge (WR -, cf 16; Elizondo -, cf type 17; KM -, cf 152.1). In NGC holder graded PR58, strike a little soft at the centre on the obverse, fine reflective to prooflike fields, the reverse with some hairlines, light medium gray toning in general, darker tone patch near the date. This specimen with the incomplete date appears to be unpublishe, and may well be the only example known. ex Millennia Collection, Goldberg's auction, May 2008, lot 1015. Estimated Value $3,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1043		Republic. Gold 5-Pesos, 1867-So, Santiago, 7.63g. Republic. Gold 5-Pesos, 1867-So, Santiago, 7.63g. Plumed arms with supporters. Rev. Liberty standing at altar (KM 144). First digit of date double struck, very few small marks on the obverse mainly and light wear on reverse, an attractive specimen of this rare type showing the modified arms, nearly uncirculated with underlying lustre. Extremely rare. Estimated Value $1,200-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,141
Lot 1044		Republic. Copper Pattern 8-Escudos, 1836 IJ, Santiago mint, 17.79g. Republic. Copper Pattern 8-Escudos, 1836 IJ, Santiago mint, 17.79g. Plumed arms with supporters. Rev. Standing Liberty. Reeded edge (KM Pn4). Lacquered, numerous small digs and few recent scratches, otherwise about uncirculated, attractively toned. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $187
Lot 1045		Republic. Gold 8-Escudos, 1834-So IJ. Republic. Gold 8-Escudos, 1834-So IJ. Radiant sun above volcanos, date of Independence below, all within circular wreath. Rev. Column surmounted by globe, crossed flags behind, all within circular wreath (Fr 33; KM 84). Beautiful strike with frosty mint lustre, cleaned with light hairlines, otherwise about uncirculated. Estimated Value $4,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1046		Empire. Warring States. ½-Jin "Bridge Crotch Spade Money" (An-Yi-Ban-Jin), 476-221 BC. Empire. Warring States. ½-Jin "Bridge Crotch Spade Money" (An-Yi-Ban-Jin), 476-221 BC. Inscription reads from the top of right column to the bottom, then from right column to left column, just like other traditional Chinese texts. Sharp very fine, holed on the hilt, even dark green patina on both sides, no corrosion or other damage. These spade coins were minted during a special period in Chinese history called the "Warring States" when the country was separated into several kingdoms The shape of the coins is believed to be an abstract design based on farming tools. This coin was a legal tender issued by the Kingdom of Wei, which was the most powerful kingdom at the beginning of the Warring States period. Three different denominations were issued, 2-Jin, 1-Jin and ½-Jin. Compared to the other two denominations, the ½-Jin coins are typically rarer and harder to locate in high grades. The hole on the hilt is probably not as made, but very commonly seen for the denomination, just like the holes on Spanish Royal Cobs. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,574
Lot 1047		Empire. Warring States. "Round Feet Spade Money", 475-221 BC. Chinese Character "Lin" for the name of the city where the. Empire. Warring States. "Round Feet Spade Money", 475-221 BC. Chinese Character "Lin" for the name of the city where the coin was minted. Rev. Unverifiable Chinese character (probably "Shi", meaning ten) for the number stove that this coin was cast in. Good very fine, a small area of damage on the hilt of the coin, otherwise a really nice example for this old and rare ancient Chinese coin. The city of Lin was part of Kingdom of Zhao at that time, and the kingdom was considered as one of the strongest powers at later Warring States period. Estimated Value $600-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1048		Empire. Spring and Autumn (Eastern Zhou Dynasty). "Flat Shoulder Curved Feet Empty Hilt Spade Money", 8th to 5th Century. Empire. Spring and Autumn (Eastern Zhou Dynasty). "Flat Shoulder Curved Feet Empty Hilt Spade Money", 8th to 5th Century BC. Straight line large format type. Inscription is probably Chinese character "Wu" (the fifth Tian-Gan) (Hartill 2.130 type; Fisher's Ding 49 type). Small hole on the obverse side of the hollow hilt which does not go through to the other side, good very fine. A very rare and popular early type of Chinese spade money. During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the central government lost power and authority, and controlled only a small area around the capital. This coin was issued during the later Spring and Autumn period by the Zhou government for circulation in the suburbs of the capital and adjoining kingdoms. Usually bearing one or two characters, these early spade coins are collected by types and highly sought after. Estimated Value $1,850-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,223
Lot 1049		Empire. Spring and Autumn (Eastern Zhou Dynasty). "Reclinate Shoulder Curved Feet Empty Hilt Spade Money", 6th to 4th Ce. Empire. Spring and Autumn (Eastern Zhou Dynasty). "Reclinate Shoulder Curved Feet Empty Hilt Spade Money", 6th to 4th Century BC. Chinese character "Wu" (not the same "Wu" as seen on the flat shoulder type) probably refering to the mint in Wu-An. This is a relatively common variety among the seven varieties known for this reclinate shoulder type spade money. Choice extremely fine, the character is extraordinarily clear and the overall details of the coin is outstanding, the green patina on this coin is pleasingly vivid, which adds the eye appeal, and the edges are still very sharp. These types were issued slightly later than the flat shoulder types and were minted also for circulation around the suburbs of the capital and adjoining kingdoms. Estimated Value $1,200-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1050		Empire. Pattern Nickel 1/10-Dollar (10-Cents), undated (1910). Empire. Pattern Nickel 1/10-Dollar (10-Cents), undated (1910). Dragon, 1/10 DOL. below. Reeded edge (KM Pn311; K 222y). In PCGS holder graded SP53. Rare. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $18,135

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