Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 74

June Long Beach Coin Auction

World Crowns and Minors

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4393		Great Britain. Hammered 4, 3, 2 and 1 Pence, ND. S.3324-3327. Charles II, 1660-1685, Hammered third issue, 1660-1662. Mint mark, crown both sides. Nicely toned. Lot of 4 coins. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $299
Lot 4394		Great Britain. Crown, 1662. S.3350; ESC-15; Dav-3774. Charles II, 1660-1685. by John Roettier. First laureate draped bust of King right, rose below. Reverse: Inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields. Edge reads DECVS ET TVTAMEN. Practically mint state for this normally weakly struck coin, and with the usual slight minting striations. This specimen glistens with original luster under a pleasing green and gold toning. NGC graded MS-61. 1662 was the first year of issue for the silver Crowns of Charles II. Charles had returned to England in 1660 having entered London on 29 May to a stupendous welcome from the crowds who had twenty months earlier witnessed the death of Oliver Cromwell. After the execution of his father in 1649, Charles II was duly crowned King of Scotland in January 1651 and although Cromwell had heavily defeated the Scots at Dunbar on September 3 1650, Charles nevertheless led an army into England. He met a decisive defeat at Worcester one year later on September 3 1651, disguised himself as a servant, and hid in a large oak tree before departing for nine years of exile in Holland. In September 1658 Cromwell died and his son Richard became Lord Protector, but Richard had none of his father's genius and was happy to vacate the post. General Monck, the ablest of Cromwell's lieutenants, felt that the country was ready for the return of a suitably chastened monarchy and was instrumental in asking Parliament to proclaim Charles II King. Charles was a pragmatist a patriot a scientist, a womaniser and a patron of the arts. He helped build the British navy and encouraged colonial expansion, and he was a clever political compromiser who was determined not to repeat the mistakes of his obstinate and ill-fated father. At the time when this silver Crown was produced, the reign of Charles II was just beginning. His tenure lasted 25 years - a good innings in the 17th century - he undoubtedly had 'the common touch' and equally undoubtedly was the best of the Stewarts. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 4395		Great Britain. Silver Pattern Proof Farthing, 1665. P.422. Charles II. Long hair variety with straight grained-edge. A superbly toned gem. Absolutely stunning in detail and with great eye appeal, this must be one of the finest available Charles II farthings. These patterns are attributed to John Roettier, the King's chief die engraver. The obverse features a crisp and very lifelike image of the King and the Latin motto CAROVS A CAROLO. The reverse has an early appearance of the seated female figure - Britannia - and opinions differ as to whether the figure of Britannia is really that of Frances Stewart, afterwards Duchess of Richmond. Around the seated figure is the rather pretentious legend QVATVOR MARIA VINDICO. Roughly translated as 'I claim the four seas' it was probably intended to give prominence to Charles II's intense interest in the British navy. All in all a beautiful coin in top condition. Very Scarce. NGC graded Proof 65. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 4396		Great Britain. Pattern Silver Farthing, 1665. Peck-407. Charles II. Short hair variety, edge straight grained. Prooflike fields over a dusty gray blue tone. Very sharp detail and a nicely struck piece. NGC graded Proof 63. *Nicer than the specimen in the Colin Cooke collection. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 4397		Great Britain. Shilling, 1668. S.3375; ESC-1030. Charles II. Obverse: Second bewigged portrait of King left. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. Practically as struck with a pleasing gray and blue tone. Difficult to find another specimen so nice. PCGS graded AU-55. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4398		Great Britain. Farthing, 1675. S.3394. Charles II currency issue farthing. Obverse: Laureate bust of king left. Reverse: Britannia seated. Considering this is a crudely produced currency issue it is an extremely well detailed piece, especially the portrait of the king and the head of Britannia. It shimmers with originality and a glow of original luster. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4399		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1676. S.3367; ESC-478a. Charles II. Retrograde 1 in date. Obverse: Laureate draped portrait of king right. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields of arms with interlinked Cs (for Charles) in the four angles. Practically as struck with a pleasing tone over original mint luster. A few tiny flan flecks, as is normal, but a good looking coin which has become virtually irreplaceable in top grades. The catalogue value is £3000 (around $4,700) in just XF, with no price for higher grades. An impressive 337 year old coin! NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $2,900 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4400		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1679. S.3365; ESC-481. Charles II. Edge TRICESIMO PRIMO. NGC graded AU-53. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4401		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1686. S.3412; ESC-1525. James II. Portrait of king left. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. Mint state with deep blue old tone. Exceptional quality. This coin has a steel blue tone and a crispness of detail rarely seen on these well-used coins. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4402		Great Britain. Crown, 1687. S.3407; ESC-78; Dav-3779. James II. by John Roettier. Second draped laureate bust left. IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA. Edge reads ANNO REGNI TERTIO in raised letters. Reverse: Inverted die axis and crowned cruciform shields. This coin is uncirculated, pleasantly toned with prooflike fields and exhibiting only the tiniest of surface marks on the obverse. What is remarkable is the absence of weakness in some of the lettering and absence of the ususal weakness in the hair. No haymarking, no die problems, no flan problems. Truly one of the most hadsome and boldly struck coins produced in this short three year series. NGC graded About Uncirculated, Details (Spot Removals). Charles II died in 1685 and his brother James became King James II. The accession went smoothly, indeed auspiciously. A parliament was elected and proved more friendly to the Crown than any parliament since the early years of the Restoration. There was a failed attempt to replace James as king when the Duke of Monmouth (illegitimate son of Charles II) landed at Lyme Regis on the south English coast with about 150 followers and something like 4,000 ill-armed and untrained rebels gathered around him in the west of England. Many gradually believed that the new Catholic King James represented a fundamental threat to the Protestant faith of the kingdom and to the independence of Parliament, but the tactics and the timing of the rebels were poor and the rebel army was destroyed at the Battle of Sedgemoor. Fuelled by the savage retribution inflicted after Sedgemoor the opposition to James ran wide and deep. Within three years he had been toppled in what became known as The Glorious Revolution by a Dutch army invited into England by supporters of James' daughter and son-in-law William and Mary. James fled to France and adopting the challenged the British monarchy for several decades in a series of uprisings. James died in exile in France in September 1701. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4403		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1689. S.3434; ESC-503A (Rare). William and Mary. First busts first shields. Edge PRIMO. This is a rare variety where the second L of GVLIELMVS is struck over an M. The letter underneath is very clear. Nicely toned, and from an old collection. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 4404		Great Britain. Penny, 1691 over 1689. As S.3445. William and Mary. Unrecorded overdate and very rare. Nice grade. NGC graded AU-53. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 4405		Great Britain. Crown, 1692. S.3433; Dav-3780; ESC-83. William and Mary. Edge year QVARTO. Obverse: The conjoined heads of the two monarchs. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. A pleasant coin with slight wear but very scarce even in this grade. Some original luster stell evident and strong reverse detail and good crisp edge lettering. NGC graded VF-35. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4406		Great Britain. Medal, 1694. MI-II, 121,364; Eimer-363. Bronze. 40 mm. By J. and N. Roettier. William and Mary. Death of Queen Mary. Mary seated left on a globe, holding a palm branch. Reverse: Five line inscription. As noted this funeral medal is struck to the same size as an English currency crown. NGC graded AU-55 Brown. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 4407		Great Britain. Half Penny, 1694. S.3452. William and Mary. Conjoined busts right. Reverse: Britannia. Strong portraits and great overall detail on this rare copper coin. NGC graded AU-55 Brown. Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,294
Lot 4408		Great Britain. Crown, 1695. S.3470; Dav-3781; ESC-86. William III. First bust, first harp. Edge SEPTIMO. Rare type with cinquefoil stops within circles (instead of usual crosses) on edge. Light blue and pale magenta toning. Crisply struck and no sign of weaknesses seen on crowns of this reign. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,623
Lot 4409		Great Britain. Farthing, 1695. S.3557; Peck-653. William III. Obverse: King right and GVLIELMVS TERITIVS. Reverse: Britannia left, date below. This is remarkably well struck and detailed for a currency farthing of this era. Although Peck makes no mention of specimen strikings for 1695, it is quite possible that as this date was the first year of issue for farthings of this reign, it is some sort of presentation piece. NGC graded MS-63 Brown. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 4410		Great Britain. Farthing, 1696. S.3557; Peck-657. William III. Obverse: Draped laureate bust right. GVLIELMVS TERTIVS. Unusually, the first V of GVLIELMVS is punched over another letter. Reverse: Britannia left, double exergue line, date below. There is a very small letter B in BTITANNIA. A very interesting and rare farthing with great eye appeal. Mint state with a trace of original mint red. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 4411		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1697. S.3538; ESC-1566 (incorrect on holder). William III. Third bust, Large crowns. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 4412		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1697. S.3538; ESC-1566. William III. Third draped bust with longer tie, later harp, large crowns. Mint fresh luster with attractive multi color golden tone. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 4413		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1697. S.3538; ESC-1566. William III. Third draped bust with longer tie, later harp, large crowns. Mint fresh luster with attractive russet and green toning. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 4414		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1697. S.3538; ESC-1566. William III. Lightly toned mint state and choice. PCGS graded MS-65. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 4415		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1698. S.3494; ESC-554. William III. Edge DECIMO. Lustrous mint state with a hint of old pastel toning. An unusually strongly struck coin. This issue is often susceptible to haymarking and weakness of strike not evident on this superb piece. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 4416		Great Britain. Crown, 1700. S.3474; ESC-97; Dav-3782. William III. Designed by James Roettier. Obverse: Third laureate draped bust right. GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. Edge DECIMO. Brilliant mint state, this majestic coin glistens with full original mint luster beneath delightful toning in shades of blue gold and magenta. Well centered and sharply detailed, this exceptional piece is free from the striking weaknesses and flan problems which are usually associated with the crown coins of this era. We have not seen a William III currency issue crown with more eye appeal. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,174
Lot 4417		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1700. S.3494; ESC-561. William III. Edge DVODECIMO. Bright and lustrous mint state. Good eye appeal, with a whisper of golden toning. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 4418		Great Britain. Shilling, 1700. S.3516; ESC-1121. William III. Fifth draped bust right. Delightfully toning over prooflike surfaces. Well struck mint state. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 4419		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1700. S.3538; ESC-1579. William III. Light haymarking, sharply struck with deep multi color toning. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $300 - 350. Ex Slaney. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 4420		Great Britain. Shilling, 1703. S.3586; ESC-1131; KM-517.1. Anne, 1702-1714. Second draped bust, Vigo below. A bright well struck coin with much original mint luster. A very nice example of the sought after VIGO variety. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 4421		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1703. S.3590; ESC-1582; KM-516.1. Anne. VIGO below bust. Nicely toned and with good surfaces. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4422		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1703. S.3590; ESC-1582. Anne. Vigo below bust. Lovely multi color toning. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $426
Lot 4423		Great Britain. Medal, 1704. MI-II,270,70 (incorrect on holder); Eimer-411. Silver. 40 mm. By G. Hautsch at Nuremberg. Queen Anne. Commemorating military and naval victories at Donauwerth, Gibraltar and Hochstadt. Draped bust of Queen left. Reverse: Britannia seated beneath a palm tree decorated with three shields. Deep lovely old toning. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 4424		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1707. S.3604; ESC-574. Anne. Obverse: Draped bust of Queen left. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields, plain in angles. SEPTIMO edge. A nicely toned piece with a good even strike and crisp edge lettering. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $1,550 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4425		Great Britain. Medal, 1708. MI-II, 338,169; Eimer-435. Bronze. 44 mm. By J. Croker. Queen Anne. Capture of the Citadel of Lille. Bust of Queen, armored and draped left. Reverse: Victory holding shield of Lille above a plan of its fortifications. NGC graded MS-63 Brown. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 4426		Great Britain. Crown, 1708. S3601; Dav-1341; ESC-105. Anne. Edge year SEPTIMO. Second draped bust by John Croker. Reverse: Inverted die axis, angles plain. Attractively toned and now rare in this condition. Practically mint state. Early crown pieces like as this are just not around in top grades any more. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,564
Lot 4427		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1708. S.3604; ESC-577; KM-525.1. Anne. Obverse: Draped bust of queen left. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. Pleasantly toned in shades of blue and gold over original mint luster. Mint state with none of the imperfections found on early examples of Anne's silver coinage. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 4428		Great Britain. Shilling, 1708. S.3610; ESC-1147; KM-523.1. Anne. Choice uncirculated. Obverse: Draped bust of Queen left. Reverse: Crowned shields. Faint obverse adjustments. This coin has a very pretty old tone both sides and is far superior to nearly all of the other Anne shillings which aspire to mint condition. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 4429		Great Britain. Shilling, 1708. S.3610; ESC-1147. Anne. Third bust. Reverse: Plain. Russet toning. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 4430		Great Britain. Silver Medal (1702). MI-233,14; Eimer-392. 42 mm. by J. ']. Prince George, Lord High Admiral. Bust of Queen Anne left. Reverse: Armored and draped bust of Prince George of Denmark left. Lightly toned. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4431		Great Britain. Medal, 1711. MI-II 385,237; Eimer-450. Silver. 44 mm. By J. Croker. Queen Anne. French Lines Passed, Bouchain Taken. Laureate and draped bust of Queen left. Reverse: French soldier surrenders his sword to a female figure seated amongst captured arms and holding a inscribed shield. Attractive old toning. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 4432		Great Britain. Pattern Bronzed-Copper Proof Halfpenny, Undated. As Peck-728 but bronzed finish (Rated Rare). Striated edge. Queen Anne. Obverse: Draped bust of Queen left. Reverse: Britannia seated right under large crown. Exergue plain. A beautiful, well struck coin. This must be an early striking because the reverse is relatively free from the rust marks so often evident on these coins. The detailed portrait of Britannia (no doubt based on the image of the Queen herself) is exquisite, and this is undoubtedly the most perfect example of a Queen Anne Halfpenny we have seen. NGC graded Proof 63 Brown. * Peck only lists copper specimens (not bronzed-copper specimens) of this design but he notes, when referring to another Anne halfpenny (P726) design, 'Copper specimens bronzed over at a later date have been noted.' This piece was obviously bronzed at the mint before striking and this is evident from the sharp mirror quality. Therefore this may be an extremely rare variety. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 4433		Great Britain. 'Pace Et Bello' Pattern Farthing, 1713. Peck-767. Queen Anne. 22mm diameter. Obverse, draped bust of Queen to left (similar to the portrait on the 1713 Crown) by Croker, within an oval marked by double lines, and surrounded by a broad, slightly raised rim, bearing the legend and an ornamental scroll below. Toothed border. ANNA: DEI. GRATIA incuse. Reverse, Britannia standing facing, within an oval marked by double lines. In her right hand she holds an olive branch, and in her left hand she holds a spear with its base resting on the exergue line. Date 1713 below. Ex Lorne and Gartner collections. Practically as struck, and the finest known example of the 5 or 6 specimens in existence. A much prized coin in the British copper series, the rarest of the Queen Anne farthings and much rarer than the 1860 copper farthing. NGC graded MS-61 Brown. * It is interesting to note that the finest collection of farthings - that of Colin Cooke - only contained a Good Fine 'Pace Et Bello' farthing (lot 495) and this low grade specimen was sold for £2,750 (around $4400) over 7 years ago. Colin Cooke pointed out that of the 5 known specimens, only 3 are available to commerce. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,638
Lot 4434		Great Britain. Silver Pattern Farthing, 1713. Peck-762 (Extremely Rare). Anne. Obverse: Draped bust of Queen left ANNA AVGVSTA. Reverse: The figure of Peace in a Riga (Roman-style chariot) drawn by horses - a detailed design which appears to be associated with the Peace of Utrecht (1713-1714) PAX MISSA PER ORBEM around. Large thick flan with delightful grey, gold and blue toning. Smooth mirror fields and razor sharp detail on Queen Anne's portrait and reverse design. Almost devoid of any imperfections, this superb coin has excellent eye appeal and is arguably far nicer than the Colin Cooke collection specimen (lot 490) which sold in 2006. NGC graded Proof 63. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 4435		Great Britain. Proof Farthing, 1717. Peck-785. Silver. George I. Plain edge. Struck on a thick flan, and as such unrecorded by Peck. Practically mint state with a patchy blue tone over mirror fields. NGC graded Proof 62. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4436		Great Britain. Proof Farthing, 1717. S.3661. Copper. George I. 'Dump' issue. Very scarce in top grades. NGC graded MS-63 Brown. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4437		Great Britain. Shilling, 1718. S.3645; ESC-1165; KM-539.1. George I. Roses and Plumes. Choice mint state and the lightest hint of toning. As good as this date comes. Try to find a better example! NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 4438		Great Britain. Halfpenny, 1718. S.3659. George I. Uncirculated with some mint red. Very seldom we have seen as nice a George I currency copper coin. NGC graded MS-63 Red & Brown. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4439		Great Britain. Crown, 1720 over 1718. S.3639; ESC-113; Dav-1345; KM-545.1. George I. by J.R. Ochs. Laureate draped of king right. Reverse: Inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields with roses and plumes in angles. Edge year QVINTO. This uncirculated coin is delightfully toned and sharply struck up for the issue. NGC graded AU-58. English Silver Coinage by P. Alan Raynor describes the date as Rare (in any grade) and one may ask if this is perhaps the finest known specimen. There was no comparable example of this date in the Millennia, Terner or Cheshire Collections, and this coin is superior to the pieces in the EDJ Van Roekel and Pelligrino sales. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 4440		Great Britain. Shilling, 1720. S.3646; ESC-1168. George I. Obverse: First laureate draped bust of king by Croker. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields, but plain in angles. Choice mint state with a whisper of golden toning around the lettering. Very rare in this high grade. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4441		Great Britain. Shilling, 1723. S. 3647; ESC-1176A(Rarity-5). George I. SSC (C over SS between second and third quarter). Superb mint state. A charming pastel tone and sharply detailed strike give this coin a certain charisma which elevates it above its peers. NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4442		Great Britain. Shilling, 1723. S.3647; ESC-1176. George I. SSC in angles. A gorgeous mint state example with lots of original frosty luster under a light pastel tone. NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863

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