Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 90

January Pre-Long Beach Auction

Colonial Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1689		Continental Currency Nov. 2 1776 PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. Fr-49. KL-109. A pleasing circulated example of this scarcer note, with a small edge split at the top center identified by PCGS as the reason for the "apparent" grade. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176
Lot 1690		Continental Currency Sept. 26, 1778 $5 PCGS About New 53PPQ. Fr-CC-79. This is the lowest, and scarcest, denomination from this issue. This pleasing example is fully original with bold printing and dark pen signatures and serial number. A couple of light bends are all that prevent a much higher grade. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 1691		Delaware Jan. 1, 1776 20s, PCGS About New 53PPQ. Fr-DE-80. A bright, clean, and fully original piece with outstanding eye appeal for the grade. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176
Lot 1692		Maryland April 10, 1774 $½, PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-MD-64. A lovely, near uncirculated example with bright paper and pleasing inks. This is the lone About New 58PPQ of this issue and denomination graded to date by PCGS, with just four examples finer (the best a 63PPQ). Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1693		New Jersey March 25, 1776 1s PCGS Extremely Fine 45. Fr-NJ-175. Broadly margined and with bold red and black printed inks, as well as bold handwritten signatures and serial number. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 1694		New York Jan. 6, 1776 4s PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-NY-183. This 4 shillings note has excellent margins and originality for the issue. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1695		New York Jan. 6, 1776 8s PCGS Choice About New 58. Fr-NY-184. A high-end circulated "Water Works" issue note, with just a touch of paper toning around the edges. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1696		North Carolina Aug. 8, 1778 $5 PCGS Very Fine 35. Fr-NC-176d. A solid example of the variety with the motto "THE RISING STATES" at lower left. A trivial bit of natural soiling is present from circulation, otherwise no flaws are present whatsoever. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $147
Lot 1697		Pennsylvania April 25, 1776 40s PCGS Extremely Fine 45. Fr-PA-208. A pleasing example for the grade, with deeply bold printed inks and written signatures. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 1698		Pennsylvania June 18, 1764 20s PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. Fr-PA-126. This scarce Ben Franklin-printed note is the highest of the denominations issued in 1764. It was assigned the apparent grade only because of a small edge split at the right side, a flaw that is due solely to natural circulation. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $676
Lot 1699		Pennsylvania Oct. 1, 1773 20s PCGS About New 50. Fr-PA-169. This is the second highest denomination for this issue, the highest a 50 shillings piece. The red and black printed inks are dark and bold, while the handwritten signatures and serial numbers are equally as strong. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 1700		Pennsylvania Oct. 1, 1773 50s PCGS Extremely Fine 45. Fr-PA-170. A lovely high-end circulated example of the highest denomination issued for this date. It is boldly printed and signed, and although the margins were cut a trifle tight it retains excellent eye appeal. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $141
Lot 1701		Pennsylvania Oct. 1, 1773 50s PCGS Extremely Fine 40. Fr-PA-170. A second example of the 50 shillings note, slightly lower grade than the last but with better margins--although the corners tips are trivially clipped. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $118
Lot 1702		Pennsylvania Oct. 25, 1775 9d PCGS Extremely Fine 45. Fr-PA-184. A nice, lightly circulated example with good margins and excellent printed and handwritten inks. A few toning spots are all that prevent a PPQ designation on this otherwise original small change piece. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 1703		Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $7 PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-RI-287. A single light sheet fold near the bottom edge is the only grade-limiting factor. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 1704		Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $7 PCGS Extremely Fine 45 Apparent. Fr-RI-287. A lightly circulated odd denomination note, with the apparent grade assigned solely due to a minor ink stain at the left edge. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176
Lot 1705		South Carolina Feb. 14, 1777 $30 PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. Fr-SC-144. The $30 note is the higher of the two denominations issued under this date. Despite the apparent designation by PCGS, due to some minor edge tears and fraying, and a small bit of mounting on the back, this is a clearly signed example with great overall eye appeal. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $200
Lot 1706		Virginia March 1, 1781 $250 PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. Fr-VA-207a. "Small edge and internal splits and tears" are noted on the PCGS holder, minor problems that are mentioned solely for accuracy as they don't overly affect the appearance of this thick paper variety note. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1707		Virginia March 1, 1781 $50, Thick Laid Paper PCGS Extremely Fine 45 Apparent. Fr-VA-204b. Although there is a a small edge split at top center and a bit of minor edge damage in the upper right corner, this is a very presentable piece overall with bold printed inks, bright paper, and clear pen signatures. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176