Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 39

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Private Tokens

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 90		1796 Myddleton token (pattern Florin?) in Silver. . Rarity-6 Breen-1073. NGC graded Proof 65. Beautiful light bluish silvery gray with reflective, virtually pristine surfaces on both sides. The only marks other than some faint hairlines in the fields are a tiny planchet flake in the field below the N in KENTUCKY, a faint streak of darker steel toning down under LE in SETTLEMENT, and a collection of tiny ticks in the field under YA in PAYABLE. These marks do not catch the eye or detract from the outstanding appeal of this piece, but they can help identify it in the future. An truly superior example of this extremely rare colonial era token, long considered "unsurpassed in beauty and design by any piece of this period." (See the "Redbook" page 73. The history of the visionary but failed Myddelton settlement in Kentucky and the graphic symbolism and artistry displayed in this token are discussed on pages 106 & 107 of Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins.) This example is clearly finer than the PCGS Proof-63 we sold as lot 874 in our 10 September 2006 sale, and that one brought $29,900. A great opportunity for the serious collector of US colonial coins. NGC population 1 with none finer. Estimated Value $20,000 - 30,000. Ex Roper Collection, Stack's 12/8/83:349. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $41,400
Lot 91		1796 Myddleton token (pattern Halfpenny?) in Copper. . Breen-1074 Rarity-7. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Lustrous bluish steel brown with mellowed mint red covering the protected areas on both sides. The fields, while nearly pristine, are not as reflective as those seen on the silver strikes, and traces of very fine die rust on both sides suggest the copper strikes were made later than their silver counterparts. Nonetheless, this piece is beautiful. The artistry and execution evident in these dies are truly superior. The only mark on this piece is a faint hairline scratch in the field under the H in BRITISH. No spots, stains, or other defects. While the copper strikes are decidedly rarer than the silver ones, they usually sell at similar levels. PCGS population 2 with none finer. Estimated Value $15,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $19,550
Lot 92		1787 Fugio Cent. . Newman 6-W.1 Rarity 5-. PCGS graded AU-50. STATES UNITED type. Choice glossy chocolate brown. Smooth and very attractive. The only defects are a dull scuff hidden in the sunrays off the top of the sundial and a small planchet lamination at the top of the reverse. Intermediate die state showing a strong die crack on the reverse but the U in YOUR not yet filled. A nicely struck example of this very scarce die variety. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 93		1787 Fugio Cent. . Newman 6-W.1 Rarity-5-. PCGS graded VF-30. STATES UNITED type. Very attractive glossy medium brown. Flawless except for a couple minor planchet laminations on the obverse. Late die state. The U in YOUR is nearly filled by a thick die crack and the reverse die crack at K-7 is strong. Another premium example of this tough variety. Estimated Value $250 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 94		1787 Fugio Cent. . Newman 7-T, Rarity 5. PCGS graded VF-35. STATES UNITED type. Glossy bluish steel brown and chocolate with hints of underlying very faded red from an old cleaning. Smooth and mark-free. Struck very slightly off center to the bottom weakening parts of BUSINESS and the upper link on the reverse. Late die state showing a strong die crack in the rays right of the sunface. Estimated Value $250 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 95		1787 Fugio Cent. . Newman 8-X Rarity-2. PCGS graded VF-30. STATES UNITED type. Considerably sharper than the assigned grade but lightly cleaned and retoned a glossy dark olive and steel. No corrosion or contact marks, but there are some tiny planchet flakes scattered about the reverse, mostly on the upper half. Late die state with a very strong die crack bisecting the obverse, strongest on the lower half where the crack obliterates the Y in YOUR and IN in BUSINESS. Struck slightly off center to K-5. Newman 8-X is a variety found in the Bank of New York hoard, and it is possible this piece is from that group. (The Bank of New York hoard was a keg of about mint state 5000 Fugio Cents stored in the bank's vaults until its "rediscovery" in 1856. The bank gave these pieces to its better customers over the following 100 years, and a selection of the die varieties found in the keg was donated to the American Numismatic Society Museum.). Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 96		1787 Fugio Cent. . Newman 12-M Rarity-4+. PCGS graded EF-45. STATES UNITED type. Steel brown and chocolate. The surfaces are a bit dull thanks to a thin layer of natural oxidation, which could be brushed away to reveal a more attractive glossy surface. The only mark is a thin planchet fissure on the lower left part of the reverse. The date is strong and the legends are complete except for BU in BUSINESS, which were softly struck. Estimated Value $350 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 97		1787 Fugio Cent. . Newman 13-K.2 Rarity-7. Fine-15. Slightly sharper but covered with very light contact marks, including some tiny rim bruises and hairline scratches. The date is weakened by light hairline scratches in that area, but it is still readable. Everything else is complete and clear. The surfaces are mostly smooth, but a glass reveals extremely fine granularity under the slightly glossy steel brown and chocolate patina. The die crack at the bottom of the reverse is strong. Not perfect but still a very acceptable example of this extremely rare variety, one of the few varieties missing from the fabulous John J. Ford, Jr., collection. Weight 143.1 grains. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,463
Lot 98		1787 Fugio Cent. . Newman 16-N.1 Rarity-5. PCGS graded VF-25. STATES UNITED type. Slightly glossy medium brown and chocolate. The surfaces appear smooth to the unaided eye, but a glass reveals uniform very fine roughness under the attractive toning. No verdigris, planchet flaws, or contact marks. Late die state with two clear die cracks on the reverse. The date is strong but a couple letters on the reverse label are weak or missing. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 99		1787 Fugio Cent. . Newman 18-U Rarity-4. PCGS graded EF-45. STATES UNITED type. Glossy medium brown with traces of chocolate in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and show only trivial marks, including a tiny planchet lamination near the rim at K-8 on the reverse and a couple specks of greenish verdigris at the top of the reverse. These defects are trivial and the eye appeal is excellent for the grade. Late die state with strong die clashmarks on both sides. The date and legends are complete and clear, including the STATES UNITED feature on the label. Estimated Value $300 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 100		1787 Fugio Cent. New Haven restrike in copper. . Newman 104-FF. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Mint red mellowing to light bluish steel brown, nearly half the original color remaining. A gem example, free of any spots or contact marks. The only defect is a tiny, barely visible planchet flake over the second T in STATES. Late die state with die cracks meandering through the obverse legend and date. A superior example of this popular restrike, made using copy dies sometime in the 1860's. PCGS popluation 12 with 3 finer. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 101		1787 Fugio Cent. New Haven restrike in copper. . Newman 104-FF. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Frosty light steel brown and chocolate. Possibly dipped long ago and retoned, but the eye appeal is excellent. No spots, contact marks, or planchet flaws. Sharply struck intermediate die state with only a couple fine die cracks on the obverse. PCGS polulation 14 with 2 finer. Estimated Value $300 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 102		1787 Fugio Cent. New Haven restrike in brassy copper. . Newman 104-FF. PCGS graded MS-62 Red & Brown. Frosty light golden brown with a very brassy look, although the PCGS label says "copper." Lustrous bright golden tan covers the protected areas, and this appears to be original mint color. No defects of any kind, and the assigned grade appears rather harsh given the excellent luster and eye appeal. Earlier die state, free of any obverse die cracks but showing some fine die rust on both sides. Another very attractive example of this popular 1860's era restrike (see page 84 of the "Redbook."). Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,040