Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 65

The Pre-Long Beach Auction

Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1334		1912-D. PCGS graded AU-55. Light golden toning about the borders (PCGS # 6525) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $368
Lot 1335		1913. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Lovely light rainbow toning. Only 627 struck. Not only is the 1913 Philadelphia Mint a scarce one in business strike format, it is also among the most well-struck of the Proofs. Unlike the usual Seated Liberty half dollar Proofs from the 1880s which tended to be soft in areas such as the stars, the later (and some might say handsomer) Barber Proofs are very sharp from top to bottom, center to periphery, outside and in. Elevate your bids to make room for the expected competition.Pop 5; 3 finer, 1 in 66, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 86560) . Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,200. Ex: Garrett Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 1336		1913-D. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC Approved. Frosty and mostly untoned. Pop 43; 72 finer (PCGS # 6528) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 1337		1913-S. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck with light mottled golden toning (PCGS # 6529) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 1338		1914. PCGS graded VF-35. Nice even toning. An especially scarce date in much demand in middle to high circulated grades. Pop 11 (PCGS # 6530) . Estimated Value $400 - 440. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1339		1915. NGC graded MS-64. A very choice well struck frosty example and creamy white in appearance. Scarce Key Date and quite rare in such high grade. Only 138,000 minted and under intense pressure from rare date buyers. Pop 8; 6 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 1340		A partial collection of Barber Half Dollars. 1893 to 1915-S. The collection will grade AG to Extremely Fine. Many have been cleaned. Includes some of the better coins. Lot of 48 coins. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details	Realized $2,875
Lot 1341		1916. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ CAC Approved. A gem example displaying brilliant white frosty mint surfaces throughout. In an OGH. Pop 72; 2 in 66+, 4 in 67 (PCGS # 6566) . Note: Weinman's Walking Liberty half dollar, highly regarded today, evoked some little criticism when it made its debut. "At last we have on our coins the great American eagle in a natural, lifelike form," The Numismatist said. "As represented on the half dollar he is, as the small boy would say, 'some bird,' and his size and proportions are in keeping with the greatness and power of the country." However, countering this argument, ornithologist Frank M. Chapman chided, "The artist has made this bird a terrestrial fowl, striding or marching on the ground like a turkey-cock, and with as much dignity as one." Another critic said, "The eagle looks as though it were wearing overalls and marching through hot tar." Still another said, "Liberty in sandals taking giant strides across its face might burn her toes if she should step one millimeter nearer the rising sun." Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,795
Lot 1342		1916. PCGS graded MS-63. Attractive blue and gold toning (PCGS # 6566) . Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 1343		1916-D. PCGS graded MS-64. A very choice frosty white coin with a touch of tone just starting to form. In an OGH. Pop 464; 227 finer (PCGS # 6567) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 1344		1916-D. PCGS graded MS-62. The obverse displays nice blue and gold toning while the reverse is mostly untoned (PCGS # 6567) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $391
Lot 1345		1916-S. NGC graded MS-65 CAC Approved. Well struck and frosty throughout. Mostly white with some gold toning about the outer borders. In an old holder. Pop 52; 11 in 66, 1 in 67. The first design of the Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916) has small, rather spiky stars on the flag and with only a faint line separating the star field from the field of stripes. The red stripes are not clearly set off from the white ones by any sort of border line. The ground line from the date to the sun is softly defined and rounded at the top while the base of ray 8 from the sun is much too close to the base of ray 7. Many of these features were modified in later years. United States silver coins of 1916 also possess unusual "textured" luster -- unusual and alluring. Such luster is remarkable for its beauty on high-end Uncirculated examples like the present coin. Compared to later issues which sport more typical mint frost, these early dates are in a class all their own. Any collector who is familiar with them may find it rewarding to add a few 1916-dated pieces to his collection. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 1346		1917. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. A well struck frosty white gem. In an OGH. Pop 292; 77 finer (PCGS # 6569) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 1347		1917-D. Mint mark on obverse. NGC graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Lovely multi-color toning graces the borders on both sides. In an old holder. Pop 147; 45 in 65, 3 in 66. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 1348		1917-D. Mint mark on reverse. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A frosty untoned example and quite choice for the grade. Sharply struck with satiny, mattelike surfaces, a hallmark of the Liberty Walking half dollars of 1916 and 1917; in 1918 and later, the surfaces were normalized by the well-meaning mint staff, removing that rugged, coarse, and almost rustic "textured" look originally part of A.A. Weinman's design. In an OGH. Pop 147; 40 finer (PCGS # 6571) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,795
Lot 1349		1917-D. Mint Mark On Reverse. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. CAC Approved. Mostly untoned and frosty, with unquestioned beauty from the original surfaces. Only minor marks and hairlines (PCGS # 6571) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 1350		1917-S. Mint mark on obverse. PCGS graded MS-63. Choice satiny mint surfaces are overlaid with delicate gold and hints of light pastel toning. In an OGH. Very few choice Mint States survive of the 1917-S Walker. We agree with other experts in the seriies that this specimen will likely attract spirited bidding. Pop 72 (PCGS # 6572) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 1351		1917-S. Mint mark on reverse. NGC graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Softly struck in the centers. The surfaces are nice and frosty and exhibit light gold toning. In an old holder and quite choice for the grade. Pop 105. Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1352		1917-S. Mint mark on reverse. NGC graded MS-62. Nice light golden toning; smooth as velvet luster over both sides. Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1353		1918. PCGS graded MS-65. An above average strike with lovely frosty undistrubed surfaces; all, overlaid with a hint of light toning. Bid aggressively or it will be snatched away by another bidder. In an OGH. Pop 97; 8 in 66 (PCGS # 6574) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,795
Lot 1354		1918. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Well struck. A nice frosty coin, this is much higher condition than collectors usually encounter; it may be months before a similar eye-appealing specimen takes its place in an auction sale (PCGS # 6574) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 1355		1918-D. NGC graded MS-64. Usual soft strike on Liberty's head with remarkably clear surfaces; all, lightly toned. The year 1918 introduced a design modification to the collar on Liberty�s dress. It was redesigned and broadened. Also, ray 8 from the sun is now centered between rays 7 & 9. Before it had been out of alignment and closer to ray 7. There is an incuse border at the top edge of the ground line from date to sun and the motto was changed to taller, thinner, more widely spaced letters. Each of these design modifications was an attempt to improve the appearance and striking quality of the coin. Pop 203; 13 in 65, 2 in 66. Estimated Value $3,700 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,290
Lot 1356		1918-S. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A splendid Choice Brilliant Uncirculated example with hints of delicate pastel toning on both sides. In an OGH. Although relatively high mintage, this San Francisco date has long been recognized as elusive in Choice and rarely encountered in any of the higher ranks of Mint State. Pop 295; 38 finer (PCGS # 6576) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,038
Lot 1357		1918-S. NGC Unc Details, artificial toning. Our grade is MS-63 moreover, we find the soft pastel toning quite attractive and feel it is absolutely original. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1358		1919. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ CAC Approved. A boldly struck blast white gem! A very rare coin in such lofty grade. In an OGH. In addition to being a condition rarity, '19-P Halves are also a strike rarity with the few fully struck, Gem coins being difficult to prize loose from their owners. The striking details on this handsome Gem are unconditionally bold for an early Walker, with pinpoint accuracy on the skirt lines, hand area, and head on the obverse. For its part, all of the eagle's feathers are boldly defined, while the surfaces exhibit satiny, well frosted originality throughout. Pop 18; 5 in 67 (PCGS # 6577) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $15,525
Lot 1359		1919-D. PCGS graded AU-53. A nice totally white coin. Quite rare in full Mint State. Pop 19 (PCGS # 6578) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 1360		1920. NGC graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A hint of light golden tone with remarkably clear fields. In an old holder. Pop 240; 40 in 65, 5 in 66. Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 1361		1920. PCGS graded MS-63. Grey and dark blue toning on both sides (PCGS # 6580) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 1362		1920-D. PCGS graded MS-64. A frosty white example. The head is a soft as usual and overall, quite choice. In a 1st generation PCGS holder. With the change to 1920-dated dies the mint adjusted the design of the Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Liberty�s cap has been redesigned with more grooves at the back and a larger fold at the top. Below, the ground line from date to sun has been given a sharp raised edge. Finally, the outer edge of the flag curl by the knee has had a raised border added to it. The lower mintage 1920-D Walking Liberty is scarce in such choice condition. The good judge of quality will appreciate this MS64 and take the opportunity to acquire it. Pop 106; 42 in 65, 6 in 66. Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 1363		1920-D. NGC graded MS-64. Mostly untoned with the normal soft strike in the centers. A lustrous near-Gem that is well struck and carefully preserved. The obverse has a few miniscule marks. One can never have too many examples of this elusive D-mint Walking Liberty half dollar issue. Pop 79; 15 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,715
Lot 1364		1920-S. ANACS graded AU-55. Probably lightly cleaned years ago, now with light gold toning starting to form. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 1365		1921. ANACS graded MS-64. Light golden toning around the borders on both sides. A popular Key Date and always in demand. This is a smartly struck coin in this grade, one that is enhanced by delicate color over the frosty luster. Although this date is often seen sharp, this particular specimen is even sharper, with full clarity on Liberty's head and only minor softness on her hand. One of the key dates to the series, all 1921 dated half dollars are in demand from cadres of collectors, new and old alike. Each mint�s production plunged during the sharp economic downturn which swept the nation in 1921-22. Demand for coinage fell. Production was not needed. The three issues of 1921 became the major stumbling blocks for date collectors, and finding just the right coin with just the right look entails patience and more money than other dates. This handsome MS64 will surely find many prospective buyers. Scarce so well preserved, and difficult to obtain finer than the present specimen. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 1366		1921. NGC graded MS-62. Lovely delicate golden-lilac toning. Popular Key Date. Only 246,000 pieces were struck of this scarce, key Walker, and it is rarely encountered in strict Mint State condition. While not known as a strike rarity, as other early issues are, the '21-P is very elusive with a full strike. This particular piece shows much better than average definition on the obverse, while the reverse has the usual softness on the left side of the eagle's leg up to the body. The luster on this coin is natural and appealing, being frosted and shimmering as the coin is tilted by the observer beneath a light. One small tick on the body above the hand; a little chatter in the drapery lines by the trailing leg. Originally and lightly toned. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 1367		1921-D. NGC graded Good-6. Evenly worn and evenly toned. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 1368		1923-S. PCGS graded MS-64. A trifle softly struck in the centers as usual. Delicate light golden toning. In an OGH. A very scarce issue in full Mint State grades. Pop 130; 50 finer (PCGS # 6586) . Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,795
Lot 1369		1927-S. NGC graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Mostly untoned with some gold and blue around the borders. A very choice example thus the CAC stamp of approval. Vibrant mint luster throughout. In an older holder. Pop 183; 35 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 1370		1928-S. NGC graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Softly struck in the center which is normal for the '28-S Walker. Light gold toning adds to its appeal as it rests upon a base of gleaming frostiness. In an old holder. Pop 131; 35 in 65, 5 in 66. Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 1371		1929-D. NGC graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Well struck with light rainbow tones around the edges. In an old holder. Pop 187; 82 in 65, 17 in 66. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1372		1929-S. NGC graded MS-65 CAC Approved. Light hint of tone. In an old style holder. If you want but one Walking Liberty half dollar to represent the design, it might be this attractive �29-S. Definitely the offspring of a powerful strike by the dies! Pop 125; 30 in 66, 4 in 67. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,915
Lot 1373		1929-S. PCGS graded AU-50. Lightly toned (PCGS # 6590) . Estimated Value $120 - 130. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $230
Lot 1374		1933-S. PCI graded MS-65 PQ. Mostly brilliant and untoned. Our grade is Choice MS-64. A simply beautiful specimen, the snow white surfaces are glistening with full, frosty textured luster. Mathematically exact standards seen in the sharp centers, also, making this date noteworthy. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,703
Lot 1375		1934. NGC graded MS-67. A creamy white gem specimen. Pop 93; 9 in 68. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 1376		1934 and 1934-D. PCGS graded Each MS-64. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 6592) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $414
Lot 1377		1934-D. NGC graded MS-66 CAC Approved. Well struck and mostly untoned. In an old style holder. The '34-D often suffers light detail on the date; this exmaple has a bold date. Pop 33; 1 better in 67. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1378		1934-D. NGC graded MS-65. A frosty untoned gem specimen. Pop 206; 3 in 66, 1 in 67. Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 1379		1934-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck and frosty with a touch of light golden toning. The very epitome of originality in the 1934-S Walking Liberty half dollar. One for the connoisseur of this series. In an OGH. Pop 88; 3 in 66+, 5 in 67 (PCGS # 6594) . Estimated Value $3,600 - 3,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,290
Lot 1380		1934-S. PCGS graded MS-65. A frosty gem and blast white. Pop 222; 97 finer (PCGS # 6594) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,335
Lot 1381		1935-P-D-S. PCGS graded MS-66, MS-64 and MS-64. Mostly untoned. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 6595) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,179
Lot 1382		1935. NGC graded MS-66 CAC Approved. Well struck, frosty and white. In an old style holder. Estimated Value $275 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 1383		1935-D. PCGS graded MS-66+. A gem satiny white specimen with near immaculate fields and a somewhat soft strike on Liberty's head. The 1935-D is noted for being elusive in Gem condition. Pop 1; none finer (PCGS # 6596) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900

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