Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Coin and Currency Auction

Lincoln Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1401		1920-D Lincoln Cent. MS-65 Red. A coin that retains nearly full original red, but there is a small and unfortunate corrosion spot on the O of GOD. Struck from worn dies, as usual. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 1402		1920-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Struck from worn dies with the mintmark and some other peripheral devices drawn a bit towards the edge (showing the metal flow from the striking pressure). Only 46 million struck and nearly impossible to find in full gem condition, as most are poorly struck and not this well preserved. Few marks can be located, even with a strong glass, and this could easily be a grade better. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details	Realized $920
Lot 1403		1921 Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. Lightly toned and quite lovely in appearance. There is a very thin scratch on Lincoln's bust. On the reverse, the planchet has some laminations which remain attached to the planchet. Estimated Value $30 - 40. View details	Realized $52
Lot 1404		1921-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red and Brown. One of the finest graded of this scarce date, only 24 have been graded this high in Red and Brown, and only 13 graded as MS-65 Red. None have been graded higher. This one is greatly enhanced by a strong strike and delicate toning starting to form. Don't waste your time looking for a better one, they probably don't exist. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details	Realized $1,610
Lot 1405		1922-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Only 60 so graded by PCGS, with just 9 graded higher in the Red category. Untoned and an early die state, without the usual signs of weakness that often plague these early dates. One of the nicest coins in this set. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 1406		1922 Lincoln Cent. Plain. EF-45. This one has likely been expertly cleaned and retoned as the surfaces show slight roughness, the color is a medium brown and appears natural. No trace of the mintmark. This is the strong reverse variety, with strong wheat ears. One for a high grade circulated set. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 1407		1922 Lincoln Cent. Plain. VF-20. Strong reverse. A few nicks on the lower reverse, but nicely preserved and scarce. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $518
Lot 1408		1923 Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Spot free and an exceptional coin in every way. Blazing red color with a hint of toning. Estimated Value $160 - 200. View details	Realized $322
Lot 1409		1923-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. One of the key dates in the Lincoln series to find in gem, this one is particularly hard to locate. Here is one that is very close to that grade, the surfaces are clean and show few signs of contact. We note a minor toning streak on Lincoln's neck, but free of the usual fingerprints. Sharply struck for this mint, with full definition on the durum wheat ears, and with sharply defined lettering and devices. One minor die crack up from the rim to the left wheat ear stalk, and with several faint die file lines where the reverse was either lapped or otherwise carelessly prepared for striking coins. Hints of streaky toning on the reverse. Only 8,700,000 coined, of which only 25 qualify as full gem according to PCGS, so bid accordingly on this near gem specimen. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $414
Lot 1410		1923-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 Red. This one has a couple of tiny spots on Lincoln's face and in the field nearby. Faded red and beautiful. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $863
Lot 1411		1924 Lincoln Cent. MS-64 Red. Bright and original red throughout, and well struck. Estimated Value $60 - 75. View details	Realized $63
Lot 1412		1924-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. Bright red on the obverse, the reverse with an even coat of toning. Sharply struck and pleasing for the grade assigned. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $978
Lot 1413		1924-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 Red and Brown. This one has some minor surface discoloration on both sides, so inspection is mandatory. Well struck and this one retains most of its original mint color. A coin to be inspected to form the appropriate value. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $414
Lot 1414		1925 Lincoln Cent. MS-64 Red. Rainbow greens and rose colors on both sides, and boldly impressed by the dies. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details	Realized $46
Lot 1415		1925-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. With a hint of rose colors atop the blazing red luster. Sharply struck for the date, with well defined lettering. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1416		1925-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. One of the key dates to find near gem condition, this one is quite close, as we're sure examination will confirm. The obverse is well struck, while the reverse shows some minor weakness in the peripheral lettering and devices. Some faint evidence of an obverse fingerprint. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1417		1925-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 Red. This one has about 80 percent faded mint red, with light brown starting to win out. A scarce date in this grade. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $506
Lot 1418		1926 Lincoln Cent. MS-64 Red. If you love toned Lincolns, then take a peek at this coin. Vibrant magenta on the obverse, with hints of blue, similar on the reverse, with fiery sunset colors and darker hues at the periphery. Estimated Value $20 - 30. View details	Realized $86
Lot 1419		1926-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Light rose luster on the obverse, a bit lighter on the reverse. A couple of specks are located on the reverse. An exceptional coin for the grade in every way. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1420		1926-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. A rarity in high grade, PCGS has only given out gem grades to a dozen coins, and this near gem would fit well in a high grade collection. This one is virtually full red in color, perhaps given the RB designation for the slight (and we mean slight) mellowing in the color. Unusually well struck for this date, with resounding crispness on the lettering, wheat ears and all other devices. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details	Realized $3,335
Lot 1421		1926-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 Red. A sparkling gem that boasts full mint red and spot free surfaces. Slightly faded from full red, but very appealing. Even with a glass, few marks can be found to hurt its value. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details	Realized $7,475
Lot 1422		1927 Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Here is one of the best preserved Lincolns in this set. Blazing original red on the obverse, with a bit of rose toning on the reverse. Undiminished fields and devices, free of spots or other detriments, and of course, the devices are very well struck. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $345
Lot 1423		1927-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Boldly struck by the dies, and free of spots or other problems. One old fingerprint on the obverse. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1424		1927-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. One of the key dates to find in gem condition, this nearly gem coin should fit well in an advanced date set. Minor weakness in the strike, mostly on the wheat ears. Spot-free and well preserved. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 1425		1928 Lincoln Cent. MS-64 Red and Brown. Sharply struck by the dies, with streaky rose and gold toning on both sides. Estimated Value $10 - 15. View details	Realized $16
Lot 1426		1928-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Delicate red luster on both sides and sharply impressed. Scarce. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $121
Lot 1427		1928-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Blazing red and mint fresh, with traces of an old fingerprint on the obverse, and one trivial spot on the right side of the reverse. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $276
Lot 1428		1928-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. One of just 34 so graded this high, with only 3 graded higher by PCGS. This one boasts full flaming red color on the obverse and reverse, and no troublesome spots of any size. One hidden mark on the N of UNUM on the reverse. A rare date in full gem condition, so don't miss it. Boldly struck. Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,350. View details	Realized $9,775
Lot 1429		1929 Lincoln Cent. This is the remainder of the set of Lincolns from the Benson Collection, the earlier dates were sold as individual lots, and this shows how the coins were stored. The coins from 1929 to 1946 are mostly brilliant red uncirculated, with a couple of toned coins, like the 1930-S and 1935-D which may be slightly circulated. The coins are all mounted in National pages (3), which are themselves in excellent condition. It is apparent that these coins were put away by 1946 (when the collection stopped being formed) and placed in the bank where they were untouched for the next 54 years. Even the three steel cents are bright and fresh, and show no rust or typical problems so often encountered (although there are 2 1943-D coins, no 1943-S). The set stops with the 1946 P. An historic collection and one of the finest examples of proper coin storage over decades this office has seen. Lot of 47 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1430		1930-S Lincoln Cent. Each is PCGS graded MS-65 Red. A small group for a dealer to break up and bank some buck-er-oo's on the profit side. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $230
Lot 1431		1931-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. This one is still in an old style small PCGS holder, but we note the coin has started to tone with streaky brown on the obverse, and a bit on the reverse too. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $368
Lot 1432		1931-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. Blazing original red in color and sharply struck. There is a hint of rose toning starting to form. The devices are very sharp. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details	Realized $132
Lot 1433		1931-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. This one is well struck and shows some original mint red around the periphery. A truly lovely cent in every way. Estimated Value $135 - 150. View details	Realized $150
Lot 1434		1936 Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Hazy fingerprint toning on both sides and a couple of very small specks are visible. A rare proof coin in this grade, only 90 so graded with 12 graded higher in the brilliant style. Estimated Value $725 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1435		1937 Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. An exceptional coin for the grade, free of spots, fingerprints or other problems. Untoned and worthy of a high grade type set. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1436		1938 Lincoln Cent. Most are Red, but the 1940 has a few specks. All are brilliant proof and most would easily qualify as gem. Seldom offered as a date run. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $230
Lot 1437		1941. Struck on a thick planchet. NGC graded AU-55 Brown. Of course, the fact that this coin is on a thick planchet is hidden by the nature of the convenient, thick white plastic insert used by NGC. We must take their word for it, however. Perhaps a foreign planchet that was mixed into the Lincoln Cent planchet hopper, or some pre World War II forgotten experiment. Whatever planchet was used was the same diameter of a Lincoln cent, and this one has a wood grain streaky appearance on both sides. Error planchets of the World War II era have proven to be enormously popular with speculators, why not add this one to your collection today. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $265
Lot 1438		1955 Lincoln Cent. Doubled die obverse. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. One of the better examples of this most popular Lincoln Cent error to come down to us, the surfaces show only minor signs of contact, including a faint tick on Abe's beard and one in the field above the date. From a technical standpoint, this is as nice as these come, to obtain a gem MS-65 in brown, red brown or red is virtually impossible, only 23 have been graded that high, with none graded higher by PCGS! Keep that in mind if you want a really nice one, this is where you should focus your collecting dollars. Mostly red and with excellent surfaces. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details	Realized $3,910
Lot 1439		1955 Lincoln Cent. Doubled die obverse. MS-64 Red. One of the most popular 20th century errors, the obverse die is sharply doubled on all the lettering and Lincoln's tie. Clean surfaces and well preserved. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details	Realized $4,600
Lot 1440		1964. Error, double struck 75% off-center and a 5% brockage. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. An amazing error coin that has spectacular surfaces and color. The first strike was slightly off-center, but the coin retains the full date, next it appears this piece was struck again on the obverse about 75 percent off-center towards 10:00 on the obverse, with another full date, on the reverse, another planchet was in the coining press, so it caused the reverse to expand outward, distorting ONE. Last but not least, the coin was struck one last time, this time with a small brockage on the upper obverse towards 1:00 with a brockage, with parts of D ST of UNITED STATES visible there. Remarkably the coin retains nearly full red color from the mint, and has been graded. A stunning error which any collector would be proud to own. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 1441		1965. Error, double struck 60% off-center and broadstruck. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. The first strike was about 5 to 10 percent off-center towards 9:00 on the obverse, the second strike is about 60 percent off center towards 8:00 on the obverse. Two full dates and broadstruck on the reverse. The second strike caused a sharp bend in the coin, and although it is certified by PCGS with an insert, it can not be encapsulated as it is too thick. Another exciting and spectacular error for the specialist. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1442		1909 Lincoln Cent. VDB. Mounted in a Joseph Oberwise cardboard holder, the coins grade from AG to Mint State. The 1909-S V.D.B. is a nice Fine grade, with good surfaces and color. A few have minor corrosion but overall a decent circulated set. Lot of 83 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $575
Lot 1443		1909 Lincoln Cent. VDB. All are Uncirculated, but have been recolored with rainbow yellow and red hues, somewhat attractive. A chemist's delight. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $98
Lot 1444		1909-S Lincoln Cent. Includes 1909-S Lincoln, Good; 1910-S Very Good; 1910-S Fine; 1912-S Fine and 1914--D Poor. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $58
Lot 1445		1910-S Lincoln Cent. Grades range mostly from Good to Very Good, with a couple pushing up to Very Fine. Key dates all, and good to parcel out. Lot of 35 coins. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details	Realized $63

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