Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 130

Pre-Long Beach Auction

Solid Serial Numbered Notes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 122		$1 FRN A11111111B. A terrific $1 1969D Federal Reserve Note bearing the ultra desirable solid serial #A11111111B graded PCGS 64 PPQ. Solid 1's printed on the #1 district. Three years ago this note might bring $1800 to $2000. Today we expect that price to double.or more. Estimated Value $2,400 - 4,500 The demand for solid serial numbered small and large size notes has absolutely gone wild over the year. Multiple new bidders have entered the marketplace and are willing to pay prices that continue to break precedence. If you doubt this, check the auction results we've included in the preface of this sale. These bid results are consistent with other auction appearances of solid serial numbered banknotes with other auction houses. View details	Realized $2,280
Lot 123		Choice CU $1 1993 FRN B11111111B. Wonderful $1 1993 FRN with coveted matched block letters B11111111B, grade PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,400 - 4,500 Multiple collector are stretching to new heights to buy up every district matching solid serial number they can locate. A-A, B-B, C-C, D-D, etc. are brining 25% to 100% premiums over what a random block letter combination will bring today. This note should be no exception. This note has an oversized top margin. On a different day we could easily see this note receive a 65Q grade. View details	Realized $2,160
Lot 124		*Gem Pack s/n C11111101 to C11111200.* Beautifully centered, pristinely fresh pack of 100 $1 1999 FRNs from serial #C11111101* to C11111200. The pack contains the C11111111, C11111112* to C11111119, C11111101 to C11111191* and more. The pack has been carefully preserved and never handled. You could mail it into PCGS for their relatively new pack grading service. We think it will grade Gem Uncirculated. Estimated Value $12,000 - 20,000 I bought this pack from a 40 year armored car employee back in late 2017 and it was one the highlights he had found over 40 years of looking through billions of dollars of new banknotes over his career. He felt this amongst the best of the best of his finds over his career. Our low bid estimate is likely far too low. Can you recall ever seeing another intact solid serial numbered star pack? View details	Realized $10,500
Lot 125		Choice AU $1 L11111111A. Bright and fresh looking, this $1 1969B FRN bearing serial # L11111111A and we have graded it Choice About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,800 - 3,500 Collectors continue to grab up solid 1's on $1 bills whenever they are offered. When I have the rare chance to buy a group of solid serial numbered notes, the 11111111s, 77777777s, 88888888s and 99999999s are sold within a day or two of buying them. View details	Realized $1,080
Lot 126		PMG 67 EPQ $5 Solid 11111111. The wonderful non-colorized big head $5 2006 FRN HG11111111B was graded PMG 67 EPQ and certainly deserves that lofty accolation. The centering on both sides is exemplary, and the green color of the note just pops off the surface. Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000 This is one of only six solid serial numbers in this terrific collection that is graded 67. View details	Realized $2,400
Lot 127		Gem CU $20 Solid Serial 11111111. PMG has bestowed the grade of 66 EPQ to this lovely solid serial number FRN. There is a lot going for this $20 2017 FRN $20 serial #NF11111111B and it fit into the finest collection of special serial numbered notes. Estimated Value $2,500 - 5,000 View details	Realized $2,400
Lot 128		Near Superb $100 FRN with s/n 11111111. PMG has graded this beauty 66 EPQ Gem Unc and it is just stunning. Three years ago you might be able to buy this note for $2500, but today we expect it will hammer at $5000 to $6000. Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000 View details	Realized $5,520
Lot 129		Solid # B22222222 STAR on the #2 district. This well worn but honestly circulated $1 1963A FRN #B22222222* has been graded PCGS 15 Apparent. Don't let the grade concern you on this rarity because only a handful of solid serial numbered star notes have ever been auctioned in the past five decades. I sold this note for $1800 five years ago and regretted letting it go at that price. Estimated Value $2,400 - 4,500 Rare as hen's teeth comes to mind with this note. Clearly it escaped into circulation and like stayed there for the better part of two years. But if you're seeking out rarity in special serial numbers, not much beats a solid #22222222 on the #2 district with the district matching B prefix on a STAR note. View details	Realized $2,040
Lot 130		*$1 1995 Federal Reserve Note, serial number F22222222.** This is a centerpiece of the Lunchbox Journey Collection: a $1 1995 Federal Reserve Note, serial number F22222222* graded PCGS 65 PPQ. This note and the next lot sold together with the next lot in 2001 at $15,000. That was 21 yeas ago. Expect bidders to push the final price for this set well past that price point. Estimated Value $25,000 - 45,000 This amazing note and its teammates in the next lot comes from Mike Abramson's Fixed Price List in the Fall of 2001 from the Kevin Longergan Collection. At the time he stated that he believed there were only two solid serial #22222222 STAR notes, with this $1 1995 F22222222* and the other being a $1 1963A G22222222. The Baeder census shows two additional 2222222's: $1 1963A B22222222* offered in today's sale and the 1963A E22222222. This note is so incredibly rare because the BEP rarely prints any STAR serial number above 20000000. This specimen is likely the finest of the four known 22222222s. View details	Realized $15,600
Lot 131		*F22222220 to F22222229.* This is a set of nine $1 Federal Reserve Notes, all graded PCGS 65 PPQ, from 1995 including F22222220, F22222221, F22222223, F22222224, F22222225, F22222226, F22222227, F22222228, and F22222229. Nine gems to accompany the F22222222 offered in the previous lot. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 This serial number group is so incredibly rare because the BEP rarely prints any STAR serial number above 20000000. We believe the Baeder census is accurate stating that only four serial #22222222* have been privately sold or auctioned off. No serial #33333333 stars are known. View details	Realized $1,860
Lot 132		$1 2013 circ F22222222D. The perfect note for playing Liar's Poker at your favorite tavern: $1 2013 FRN F22222222D Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,500 View details	Realized $504
Lot 133		AU $1 1963A L22222222A. Wonderful near uncirculated solid serial numbered note: $1 1963A FRN L22222222A grade PMG 55 About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,800 - 3,000 View details	Realized $1,080
Lot 134		$1 1988A B22222201S - B22222300S. Beautifully centered, pristinely fresh pack of 100 $1 1988A FRNs from serial #B2222201S to B22222300S. and more. The pack has been well preserved and never handled and includes the B22222222S. Solid 2's on the #2 District. Estimated Value $3,200 - 6,000 Inside the pack you'll find three neat sets: B22222220S - B22222229S, B22222202S - B22222292S, B22222211S - B22222299S. View details	Realized $2,520
Lot 135		$2 2003A FRN B22222222A. The lightly circulated $2 2003A FRN boasts solid 2's on the #2 District on a $2 Bill. Wow!!! PMG graded 40 Extra Fine. Here is the census of known solid serial numbered notes on series 1976 to 2013 (excluding the lucky numbers 88888888 BEP printed for sale), 1976 - 11 known, 2003 - 1 known, 2003A - 1 known, 2009 - 2 known and 2013 -1 known. There are two known B22222222As, this note and the $2 2009 B22222222A. This note has been graded PMG 40 Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $12,000 - 24,000 At past auctions we've seen $2 FRN solid serial numbers bring anywhere between $2,500 twenty years ago to $17,300 in 2012. Only today's bidders can determine the final price for this finest known example. To attract multiple bidders we are starting the opening bid at an extremely low level. We wouldn't be surprised if the hammer fell at price far in excess of our high estimate. We note that in September 2021 the D22222222A graded PMG 63EPQ is being offered on the internet by a well known dealer at $16,800. Our bid range should be ultra conservative. Remember this is Solid Serial Number 22222222 on the #2 district on a $2 bill. In a typical year over 100 $1 notes are printed for every $2 note, and 100 $100 notes are printed for every $2 FRN produced. To add to the rarity of this note, some 90% of $2 FRNs printed are shipped overseas. As you might know, most cash register drawers in the United States aren't equipped to hold $2 bills. View details	Realized $7,200
Lot 136		Matched F-F block solid #22222222. This great 2013 FRN #MF22222222F has been graded PCGS 65 PPQ and would be perfectly matched to the set in the next lot. Great F-F matched block letters. Estimated Value $2,500 - 4,500 View details	Realized $2,100
Lot 137		Completer Set for the Previous Lot. Nine note set ungraded but we grade as Gem CU: $5 2013 FRN MF22222220F - MF22222229F. Estimated Value $800 - 1,500 View details	Realized $870
Lot 138		District Matched, Block Letter Matched CB22222222B. As you know big head notes converted from one letter prefixes to two letter starting with the 1996 series. This beauty is still considered a block letter match. It is a $5 2001 FRN CB22222222B graded PCGS 66 PPQ Gem New. Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000 Take a look at the next two lots. Combining this note with the next two puts a trio in your hands that is amazing. View details	Realized $2,280
Lot 139		District Matching, Block Letter Matching B22222222B. In the world of solid serial numbers, it doesn't get much better than this combination: $10 1988A FRN B22222222B graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Unc. Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000 Take a look at the next lot. You'll have a tough time calculating the odds of that note ever being found. View details	Realized $5,520
Lot 140		Gem Triple Block Letter Match: BB22222222B. Just when you got done looking at the previous lot, you come up this amazing note! $10 1999 Federal Reserve Note #BB22222222B. With a grade of PMG 66EPQ Gem Unc, this note is off the charts rare. Estimated Value $4,000 - 8,000 A triple block letter match: BB-B on the solid twos serial #22222222. Rare as rare can be. View details	Realized $10,500
Lot 141		Solid # B22222222 on the #2 district. This small head solid 2's on the 2nd Federal Reserve District is just a prize. $10 1985 FRN B22222222L graded PCGS 63 PPQ. Buy it today or regret it tomorrow. Estimated Value $2,600 - 5,000 View details	Realized $1,800
Lot 142		Gem Unc Serial #33333333. This is a lovely $1 1981 FRN serial #G33333333F graded PMG 66 EPQ and would fit nicely into any set of high quality fancy serial numbered notes. Estimated Value $2,400 - 4,800 View details	Realized $1,860
Lot 143		Gem $10 1981A FRN C33333333A. Locating district matching solid serial numbers on small head tens is a mighty task. They just aren't available for sale when you want one. This $10 1981A FRN s/n C33333333A has been graded PCGS 66 PPQ Gem New and it a terrific piece. Estimated Value $2,800 - 5,000 View details	Realized $2,400
Lot 144		Gem CU $1 1963A FRN # D44444444A. District matching solid serial numbers can be expected to bring a significant premium over the same solid serial number printed on a random set of block letters. This $1 1963A FRN D44444444A has been graded Gem New 66 PPQ by PCGS. Estimated Value $2,800 - 5,000 Be sure to take a look at the next note that features an EXACT serial number and EXACT block letter match to this note. View details	Realized $1,680
Lot 145		Choice $5 1995 FRN #D44444444A. Wonderful small head $5 FRN 1995 serial number D44444444A graded PCGS 64 PPQ Very Choice New. It is the absolute perfect match for the $1 1963A D44444444A offered in the previous lot. Estimated Value $2,800 - 5,000 If you approach the nation's ten largest paper money dealers and ask them to locate both a $1 and a $5 small head serial #D44444444A, they'll chuckle and say "sorry, can't do." This and the previous note make up a terribly difficult pair to re-construct.even if you have a decade to wait. View details	Realized $1,680
Lot 146		Choice AU $1 SC P55555555A. This and the next note offer you a wonderful pair of solid serial #55555555 notes. This is a $1 1935A Silver #P55555555A graded PMG 55 About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,200 - 4,000 View details	Realized $1,560
Lot 147		Gem New $1 SC W55555555A. A Gem Silver Cert with solid #55555555 that matches the previous note perfectly. $1 1957B SC W55555555A PCGS 65 PPQ Gem New. Estimated Value $2,800 - 5,000 View details	Realized $2,520
Lot 148		$1 FRN E55555555A. This collection contains no less than five examples of solid #55555555 printed on the #5 district. Something you're not likely to see againâ€�.ever. This is a $1 2006 FRN s/n E55555555A graded PMG 65 PPQ Gem Unc. Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000 Solid Serial #55555555 printed on the #5 district. Sweet. View details	Realized $2,040
Lot 149		$1 FRN E55555555B. What are the chances of locating both the $1 2006 E55555555A and the $1 2006 E55555555B? Pretty low. This $1 2006 E55555555B has been graded PMG 63 EPQ Choice Uncirculated and is an amazing match to the note above. Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000 District Matching Prefix E with solid #555555555s are a hit. View details	Realized $1,800
Lot 150		Solid #55555555 on the 5th district on the E-E block. When it comes to solid serial numbers, it's hard to beat the combination this note offers you. This $5 2013 FRN E55555555E graded PMG 67 EPQ is solid 5's on the #5 district on the fifth suffix letter printed. Estimated Value $4,000 - 8,000 This note will bring far more than any other small size solid 55555555 you'll likely ever encounter. View details	Realized $5,520
Lot 151		Nine note completion set to the #E55555555E. You are bidding on the complimentary set to the prior lot: All $1 2013 FRNs s/n's E55555550E PMG 66 EPQ, E55555551E PMG 67 EPQ, E55555552E PMG 65 EPQ, E55555553E PMG 67 EPQ, E55555554E PMG 66 EPQ, E55555556E PMG 66 EPQ, E55555557E PMG 66 EPQ, E55555558E PMG 66 EPQ, E55555559E PMG 66 EPQ. Estimated Value $1,400 - 2,800 You just have to buy this set if you win the prior lot. View details	Realized $1,110
Lot 152		Nine note companion set to the E55555555E. If you don't win the two previous lots you may want to add this extraordinary set to your collection: $1 2013 FRNs s/n's E55555505E, E55555515E, E55555525E, E55555535E, E55555545E, E55555565E, E55555575E, E55555585E, E55555595E. Raw but we would grade them Gem Uncirculated. Estimated Value $600 - 1,200 View details	Realized $360
Lot 153		Nice mate to the E55555555A, E55555555B. PCGS has graded this lovely $1 1974 FRN 58 PPQ. It would make an ideal mate to the E55555555A and E55555555B offered in the previous lots today. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 View details	Realized $1,320
Lot 154		$5 Solid #55555555: Solid 5's on a Five. Dealers and Collectors alike love to find solid serial numbers that match the denomination. This $5 1974 FRN A55555555B is graded PCGS 63 Choice New. Estimated Value $2,400 - 4,800 This note comes from the largest collection of solid serial numbered banknotes ever assembled, the James W. "Billy" Key collection auction by Lyn Knight in 2012. View details	Realized $1,980
Lot 155		Exact Block letter match to the $1 E55555555C. This is the perfect note to pair up to the $1 1974 FRN E55555555C offered earlier in this sale. Both share the exact same serial number and block letters. This $20 1995 FRN E55555555C has been graded PCGS 50 About New. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 This is one of those notes, when you look at it, you'll scratch your head trying to figure out why it isn't in an uncirculated holder. For the assigned grade it is exceptional. View details	Realized $1,200
Lot 156		Superb Gem $10 2009 JF66666666B. This note has so much going for it. PMG has bestowed the grade of 67 EPQ Super Gem Unc on this $10 2009 FRN JF66666666B. Perfectly centering, with bright inks and razor sharp corners. Solid serial #66666666 printed on the #6 Federal Reserve District. Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000 View details	Realized $2,880
Lot 157		PMG 67 EPQ $1 2003A L66666666A. A second solid #666666666 graded PMG 67 EPQ. This $1 2003A FRN L66666666A is about as nice a solid serial number as you could ever hope to find. Bright, fresh, well inked and wonderfully centered. Estimated Value $2,800 - 5,000 We've seen banknotes in 68 and 69 holders that look no better than this beauty. When looking at this wonderful note you'll be hard pressed to know why this isn't in a higher graded holder than the one assigned. View details	Realized $2,160
Lot 158		$1 1988A FRN pack F66666601 - F66666700X. Solid sixes printed on the #6 district. We would grade this pack Choice CU. It is as fresh as the day it was printed, it is intact and has never been graded. $1 1988A FRN pack of 100 notes including the F66666666X, starting at F6666601X to F66666700X. Estimated Value $3,200 - 6,000 Besides the solid serial number F66666666X, this pack will contain the F6666660X to F66666669X, F66666606X to F66666696X, and F66666611X to F66666699X. View details	Realized $2,520
Lot 159		Matched Block Letters: MG66666666G. Solid 66666666 on the #6 district: MF66666666G. Beautiful PMG 66 EPQ Gem Unc $20 2013 FRN s/n MF66666666G. This is a terrific addition to even the most advanced collection of fancy serial numbers. We just loveÂ� the matched F prefix letter with the district #6 on this note. Estimated Value $2,500 - 5,000 View details	Realized $2,400
Lot 160		Choice AU $1 FRN G77777777C. In recent years collectors have sought out with a vengeance, solid serial numbers whose block letters match the district they were printed on. This $1 1963A FRN #G77777777C should fill the bill. It's been graded PCGS 58 Very Choice About New. Estimated Value $2,800 - 5,500 In the Zeitmann auction we saw a $1 FRN G77777777A realize $6900 in a higher grade. View details	Realized $2,340
Lot 161		$1 1969D FRN G77777777D. Solid Sevens on the #7 District. This and the next two lots all feature the EXACT same serial number including the same block letters. $1 1969D FRN G77777777D PCGS 64 Very Choice New. Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000 The demand for solid #77777777 has historically been stronger that solid 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6s. Let's see what today's auction brings. The Lunchbox Journeys Collection contains so many rarities, it is a real pleasure cataloging so many banknotes that only appear once in a generation. View details	Realized $5,040
Lot 162		Superb $1 1993 FRN G77777777D. Another Solid Sevens on the #7 District. This and prior and former lots all feature the EXACT same serial number including the block letters. This $1 1969D FRN G77777777D has been graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Unc. Estimated Value $4,000 - 7,000 Try matching three identical solid 77777777s by block number and you simply can't do it. Price isnâ€�t the issueâ€�.it's availability. In the Zeitmann auction we saw a $1 FRN G77777777A realize $6900 in a 68 holder. This beauty comes from the James W. "Billy" Key collection. View details	Realized $5,040
Lot 163		Choice AU $1 2003 FRN G77777777D. This third example of a block match, district match $1 2003 FRN G77777777D has been graded PCGS 58 PPQ. It looks several grades higher. But as they say in the businessâ€�.go try to find a better one. Estimated Value $2,500 - 5,000 Wonderful third IDENTICAL serial number $1 FRN G77777777D. This opportunity won't come along again anytime soon. Showing this and the two previous notes in this auction to your friends and family and their jaws will drop. View details	Realized $2,520
Lot 164		A77777701A to A77777800A Choice CU pack. This 100 note, mint fresh pack has never been touched, nor graded and we would call it Choice CU. It contains the solid serial number A77777777A, along with A77777770A to A77777779A, A77777707A to A77777797A, and A77777711A to A77777799A. Estimated Value $4,000 - 8,000 There's something about the A-A block letters on this pack that will stoke the competition. At the FUN show auction in January 2022, Lot 20561, a single note $10 FRN A88888888A PMG 66 EPQ, realized $10,800. This is a real prize find that Mike Abramson bought from the long time armored car company employee in late 2017 and sold to the owner of the Lunchbox Journeys Collection. View details	Realized $5,040
Lot 165		$1 1995 B88888888V. PCGS has grade this beautiful note 64 PPQ Very Choice New. It is the $1 1995 Federal Reserve Note B88888888V. The B prefix letter almost looks like another 8 in the serial number. Estimated Value $4,000 - 8,000 This and the following notes gives bidder a very rare opportunity to assemble a complete $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 set all with serial #88888888, all in one auction. So many collectors from China, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia and other countries want serial #88888888 as it is considered the number that brings good luck, good health, or great fortune. View details	Realized $4,320
Lot 166		H88888888B Solid 8s on the #8 District. PMG has graded this treasure PMG We just love the H #8 district letter prefix which matches the solid serial number H88888888B. This 1974 $1 FRN will be treasured by the new owner for years to come. Estimated Value $4,500 - 9,000 The only other auction we have ever seen that featured a complete set of $1 - $100 all with serial #88888888 was one held in Hong Kong three years ago. We cannot recall ever seeing an auction featuring a complete denomination set of 88888888s like this in the United States. View details	Realized $4,320
Lot 167		$2 solid serial #88888888. This note comes from the Lucky Money series printed by the BEP in recent years. A few of those notes were printed with serial #88888888 and we've seen them change hands at $6000 to $12,000. This $2 2009 FRN K88888888F has been graded PMG 66 EPQ and is superior in grade to others that have appeared. Estimated Value $6,000 - 12,000 The Zeitman Brothers auction specimen, Lot 29: a $2 2003A FRN H88888888C graded PCGS 64 PPQ sold on 2-14-22 by Ira & Larry Goldberg realized $11,400. View details	Realized $9,900
Lot 168		Superb Gem $5 IF88888888A. Combing the PCGS 67 PPQ Superb Gem New Grade with the serial number on this $5 2006 FRN IF88888888A, should propel the price realized for this note into new territory. Estimated Value $4,000 - 8,000 When you see an opening bid of $2000, we would caution you that it is unlikely you'll snag this rare note at that price point. Butâ€�.who knows. Only today's bidders can decide what this beauty will bring in The Lunchbox Journeys Collection auction. View details	Realized $4,800
Lot 169		$10 2006 IF88888888B PMG 67 EPQ. Another amazing note in this auction that will enable bidders to assemble a complete set of $1 through $100 FRNs all with serial number 88888888. This $10 2006 FRN IF88888888B has been graded PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Unc. A treasure of a note. Estimated Value $4,000 - 8,000 This lovely piece has everything going for it. Excellent centering, bright fresh inks, razor sharp corners and a solid serial #88888888 serial number. Our high bid estimate may prove far too low. View details	Realized $7,500
Lot 170		Choice $20 1985 L88888888K. PMG has graded this in-demand small head $20 1985 FRN L88888888K as 63 EPQ Choice Uncirculated. With the next lot you will be able to own both a small head and a big head $20 solid #88888888. Estimated Value $3,400 - 6,500 Small head and large head fancy serial numbered FRNs haven't varied much in price over the past year. Demand for both is quite strong. View details	Realized $3,600
Lot 171		$20 2009 JC88888888C Matched C-C block letters. We love the matched block letters on this $20 2009 FRN Serial #JC88888888C which has been graded PMG 65 EPQ Gem Unc. Please see the following lot that lets you add the JC88888880C to JC88888889C to your collection. Estimated Value $3,600 - 7,000 With this note and the previous note you can work on creating a big head and a small head $5 - $20 serial #88888888 set. There are at this time, no known small size $50 or $100 serial number 88888888s. View details	Realized $7,800

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