Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 34

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

$20 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1344		1902-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. The luster is superior for the issue and unpretentious grade, with bright fields that peer through rich flaming-gold color. Faithful to every detail from a full blow by the dies, we see crisp stars, full coronet pearls, and excellent design elements on Liberty and the eagle (PCGS # 9042) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,025
Lot 1345		1902-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely gold toning. A few light bagmarks on the face. A lustrous and nicely preserved MS63 that has hues of beautiful lemon and reddish color. The strike is normal for the issue with the usual heavy metal flows on both sides and softness at some of the stars (PCGS # 9042) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 1346		1904. PCGS graded MS-64. Old green holder. Nice golden tonng. The otherwise golden-rose color deepens to polychrome-gold shadings in select areas with strikingly attractive surfaces to go with the toning (PCGS # 9045) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 1347		1904 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Old holder. Nice color and one tiny obv. mark away from MS65. The fresh golden bloom gently rolls around the surfaces as the coin is tilted beneath a light and shimmers beneath an even layer of light gold to warm orange patina that covers both sides (PCGS # 9045) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1348		1904-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Brilliant with a hint of greenish color gold. In addition, both sides are soaked in in reddish-gold iridescence that accents the ample remaining luster, whose swirling "cartwheel" effects are noticeable and very attractive (PCGS # 9046) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 1349		1905-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck with nice original golden toning. Pop 362; 123 in 64; 6 in 65; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 9048) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,200. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 1350		1905-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck with nice original gold toning, one of several lustrous and affordable late-issue Liberty $20 gold pieces in the sale. Pop 362; 123 in 64; 6 in 65; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 9048) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,200. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 1351		1905-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck with nice light gold toning. Another. Pop 362; 123 im 64; 6 in 65; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 9048) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,200. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,565
Lot 1352		1905-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice original gold toning. From a small group by a single consignor who has a liking for this year, it seems. Pop 362; 123 in 64; 6 in 65; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 9048) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,200. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,933
Lot 1353		1906-D $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Light golden toning. Heavy with golden frost from edge to edge. Excellent sharpness on all devices (PCGS # 9050) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1354		1906-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Nice original toning. A flat strike on the stars, as well as with normal light bagmarks marks, typical for this issue. The centers have pale apricot patina. A choice '06-S twenty that has imposing frostiness and honest visual appeal for the collector (PCGS # 9051) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 1355		A lot of $20.00 Liberty Gold. Consists of: 1877-S, 1883-S, 1879 and 1899-S. Coins grade Fine to Very Fine. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $1,550 - 1,650. View details	Realized $2,300
Lot 1356		A trio of $20.00 Liberties. Consists of: 1878 NGC XF-45; 1883-S NGC AU-53; 1888 NGC AU-53. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,725
Lot 1357		A trio of $20.00 Liberty gold. Consists of: 1879-S, 1894-S and 1904-S. Coins grade from Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details	Realized $1,725
Lot 1358		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. NGC graded MS-64. We note one tiny mark in the obv. field below the branch. A desirable representative of this important first-year issue, the surfaces do not reveal any sizeable abrasions. The strike is typically bold for the issue, in fact, very bold, with the majestically defined devices that characterize this high relief delivery. The color, although somewhat subdued, is a pleasing honey-gold shade and full of swirling effects from the surface texture seen on these key coins. One of the highlights of a collectors life is to own a splendid example of this famous coin. For this isn't just any coin, but the high point of American artistry in coinage. The bold high relief design was difficult to fully strike up, and each coin had to be struck several times in order to fill the upper recesses of the dies. Estimated Value $23,000 - 26,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29,038
Lot 1359		1907. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. NGC graded MS-63. Loaded with luster. A trifle flat on the knee as often found, a little flat on the Capitol dome as well, but justifiably bold and clear everyplace else. A satiny gold gem. Supple underlying luster is enveloped in pale toning iridescence with swirls of textured surface making up the body of the fields. In all ways, it is a pleasing example of the date, with outstanding detail in Liberty and the eagle that designer Saint-Gaudens' true genius shines through. Only 11,250 pieces minted, give or take a few (accounts differ) (PCGS # 9135) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1360		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck and untoned; a few tiny nicks on Liberty and one at the torch about midway down. This is a nice coin for the grade with a brightly preserved sheen. The fully defined and bold devices are typically impressive for this high-relief issue, while the surfaces are free of all but a few wispy luster grazes as described. Cascading luster "whirls" are a noteworthy accompaniment on all choice Uncirculated examples. Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $25,300
Lot 1361		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. NGC graded MS-63. Nice golden toning. A bright and gleaming choice specimen whose smooth luster seems poised to detonate like a Fourth of July display, plus we find a touch of faint sunset gold toning, especially around Liberty and the eagle. Just as boldly struck as you might expect, with incredibly full details on both sides. Definitely a high-end Mint State coin for the connoisseur. Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $23,575
Lot 1362		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned. A few tiny marks above Liberty's shoulder otherwise MS64. In the summer of 1907, Saint-Gaudens, who had been in failing health for some time, took a turn for the worse, and in August he died. Ironically, he never lived to see examples of his own High Relief Double Eagle design. After President Theodore Roosevelt had been appeased by the striking of 11,250 High Relief coins, the Mint got permission to revise its design, in which the relief was lowered, the Roman numerals cast aside, and more familiar numeral punches used for the date. This was amenable to high-speed production but collectors would prefer it if the mint had fashioned a few more high relief issues in later years, just for the beauty of the coins. To reiterate: both sides are beaming with fresh-gold iridescence that accents the ample luster. Even the finest, most delicate detail is seen on this coin struck with uncommon exactness for the issue. Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $24,150
Lot 1363		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. PCGS graded MS-62. Bright reddish-gold in sheen, both sides display sharp details in Liberty and the eagle, making this a popular first-year design. A little friction on the high points of the knee and chest drapery of Liberty dress, and a few reverse abrasions on the eagle adequate for a coin in this grade. Plenty of visual appeal from the Brilliant Uncirculated characteristics of this piece (PCGS # 9135) . Estimated Value $13,500 - 14,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $16,100
Lot 1364		1907. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. NGC graded AU-58. The slight amount of wear on the high points is only revealed in a trace of friction at Liberty's knee and on her upper blouse, as well as along the curve of the eagle's wing. Elsewhere, one finds, as one would expect to find, full swirling luster with its satin texture and smooth beauty. The devices are in sharp relief on the 1907 MCMVII issue, hence its notation as a High Relief Type. The effort and care taken to strike these is seen on all specimens known and is amply displayed here! Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1365		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. NGC graded AU-55. The only evidences of rub on either side is seen on Liberty's knee and breast, and the light olive-gold features retain the sharpness of detail that accounts for the popularity of this first-year issue. Lightly abraded with a few ticks on Liberty as well as on the eagle's wing feathers. Still very lustrous. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1366		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, flat rim. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely golden-orange color. Smooth, satin-like luster covers both sides of this sharply defined and artistically accomplished coin. The only grade-limiting "flaws" if that is what you want to call them, are minor stacking friction on Liberty's knee on the obverse, and a couple of marks on the the eagle's wing on the reverse (PCGS # 9136) . Estimated Value $25,000 - 27,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $31,625
Lot 1367		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, flat rim. NGC graded AU-58. The undeniably original surfaces smooth golden with light reddish gold to yellow gold shades that highlight the ample remaining detail. Both sides are a little scuffy from circulation, but there are no sizeable or singularly distracting abrasions. Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1368		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, flat rim. PCGS graded EF-40. Even wear on the high spots, lightly toned, this fairly worn piece may have been a collector's lucky piece since it has smooth surfaces, choice rims for the time is spent "in circulation" and has adequate luster to entice collectors who prefer the value of a coin in this grade over one of the more expensive Mint States (PCGS # 9136) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1369		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. With motto. NGC graded Proof 67. Only 101 proofs struck. (Again, don't be confused, the thin brown parallel lines you see crossing the obverse of the photograph are from scratches on the NGC holder. The coin is absolutely pristine.) The sandblast Proofing process was introduced from Europe, and it certainly created quite a stir among collectors of American coins. Not being as worldly as Europeans, American collectors never really "got it." Mint employees could see how the process worked and appreciated the multi-faceted sandblast finish imparted to the coins, but that appreciation never translated to the collecting public. The Mint did attempt to placate collectors for two years, in 1909 and 1910, by striking the brighter "Roman Finish" proofs, but officials abandoned that experiment in 1911 and returned to the Proofing process they previously used for 1908. The sandblast process continued through 1915, but diminishing mintages told the story: the public uninterested in something new that they didn't want. Mirror Proofs, due to the newfangled way the Saint-Gaudens pieces were designed, weren't an option. Yet today, these lovely sandblast (or Matte) proof coins are an acclaimed by most wealthier buyers. Beginning collectors, who cannot afford a 1908 Matte Proof anyway, rarely appreciate them. But look at the photographs (if you aren't able to see the coin in person) and study its fine detail and the absolute perfection of the fields and devices. What a beautiful thing this coin is! And worthy of a place in a museum-level estate or rare coin collection. Pop 8; 2 in PF68. Estimated Value $70,000 - 80,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1370		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded Each MS-63. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $1,575 - 1,650. View details	Realized $2,185
Lot 1371		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded each grades MS-62. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,955
Lot 1372		1908. No motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Choice satiny luster characterizes the 1908 No Motto issue (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1373		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice even toning. The 1908 No Motto is always in demand from Type buyers since it represents a two-year only design (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 1374		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned with the usual small field and device abrasions from contact with other coins in the bank bags (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $575 - 625. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 1375		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned and lustrous. There is a small nick above Liberty's shoulder, among a few other bagmarks (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $575 - 625. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 1376		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. NGC graded MS-63. Some fine but numerous abrasions on Liberty about typical for this grade and date. The No Motto refers to the absence of IN GOD WE TRUST on the first issues of the newly designed Saint-Gaudens $20 gold pieces. Congress rectified this oversight late in 1908 (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $575 - 625. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 1377		1908-D $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice golden toning with underlying reddish tint from the 10% copper alloy found in all American gold coins of the early 20th century. Desirable D-mint issue and much scacer than the common 1908 Philadelphia no motto $20 (PCGS # 9143) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 1378		1908-D $20 St. Gaudens. With motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice golden toning. Reddish to tawny-gold in color with a bold strike, the surfaces reveal a few scattered obverse abrasions. This is the scarcer With Motto Denver mint issue of 1908 (PCGS # 9148) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 1379		1908-S $20 St. Gaudens. With motto. PCGS graded AU-58. Faint evidence of friction. A low mintage issue: only 22,000 pieces struck. This reduced mintage, the lowest at San Francisco in the entire double eagle series, explains the great demand for it and relative paucity of supply even of more worn specimens (PCGS # 9149) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,325
Lot 1380		1910. PCGS graded MS-62. Nice frosty speciman (PCGS # 9154) . Estimated Value $525 - 575. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 1381		1911 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice frosty coin with light toning. Only 197,350 minted of this elusive P-mint issue. Pop 266; 35 in 65; 9 in 66. (PCGS # 9157) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1382		1911-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-64. Frosty and untoned (PCGS # 9159) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1383		1912 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Rich mint bloom color on very choice surfaces. In a reversal to what had become standard with Philadelphia Mint double eagles in the early days of the 20th century where this mint struck the majority of coins each year, by 1909-1915, production levels plummented, to be surpassed by either Denver or San Francisco, often by large amounts. For 1912, the figure is 149,824 pieces. And this year also has the distinction of no double eagles struck at the other two branch mints (PCGS # 9160) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 1384		1912 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62. A nice clean example except for some light marks on the middle body and in the sun rays to either side. Low mintage year (PCGS # 9160) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 1385		1913-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Particularly at this level, considerably more elusive than a common date. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 1386		1913-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely gold toning. Low mintage of 34,000. Pop 402; 17 in 65; 1 in 66. Don't let the population figures misguide you, the 1913-S is a grand date that collectors love to acquire (when the coins are available in choice Mint State 64 condition, that is). The luster is superior for the issue, make no mistake about it, and moderately bright fields peer through rich flaming-gold coloration. All devices were struck with such force and determination by the dies that elements show with excellent detail (PCGS # 9163) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,405
Lot 1387		1914-D $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62. Lustrous with normal field abrasions (PCGS # 9165) . Estimated Value $525 - 575. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 1388		1914-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. Mostly bright with lovely gem quality golden frost. Supremely beautiful golden luster and color with sharp definition and only a few tiny marks. A truly exceptional '14-S double eagle (PCGS # 9166) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 1389		1914-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. A very choice Brilliant Uncirculated example. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1390		1914-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Natural "old gold" patina on the surface of this choice, if slightly bagmarked specimen. With gold advancing to new highs in recent months, there is increased interest and activity in the double eagle series, especially mint state Saint-Gaudens twenties (PCGS # 9166) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 1391		1914-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 1392		1915-S. PCGS graded MS-64. A small nick on the lower calf; frosty with pinkish red tint to the golden luster. Easily affordable in this choice grade (PCGS # 9168) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1393		1915-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Normal light abrasions on the high points from coin to coin contact in the bank bag, etc. Choice with satiny luster throughout (PCGS # 9168) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690

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