Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 42

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Colonial Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3720		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 3s. PCGS graded Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-NJ-177. A beautifully margined three shillings note with bold signatures, excellent centering, and superb eye appeal. True Gem Colonial notes are not especially common, and seem appreciably undervalued as compared to coins from the same era. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 3721		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 3s. PCGS graded New 62PPQ. . Fr-NJ-177. A couple of soft corners are all that limit the grade on this well centered example. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 3722		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 3s. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-NJ-177. A lightly circulated example with bold signatures and good color. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 3723		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 15s. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. John Hart Signature. . Fr-NJ-180. This New Jersey was signed by John Hart, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. A small paper scuff has slightly obscured Hart's signature, making this a more affordable example. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 3724		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 15s. PCGS graded Choice About New 55PPQ. . Fr-NJ-180. A lovely, well-margined example with three bold signatures. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3725		New Jersey. June 9, 1780 $1. PCGS graded Very Good 10. . Fr-NJ-184. Well worn but free of any significant defect. Scarce in any grade. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3726		New Jersey. June 22, 1756 18d. PCGS Graded Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-NJ-93. A beautifully preserved near-Gem example from this early issue, with outstanding inks, bold signatures, and exquisite eye appeal. Early Colonial notes don't come much nicer, and this note often comes tightly margined or trimmed into the design. This is a well margined example that wil please even the most quality-conscious collector. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 3727		New York. Feb. 16, 1771 5 pounds. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 35, Repaired Center Split. . Fr-NY-166. This example has been tape repaired on the back along the vertical split, and the edges show minor damage. Still desireable, as this issue seldom comes much better. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 3728		New York. Sept. 2, 1775 $1/2. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-NY-176. From a very scarce issue, particularly in higher grades and with no problems, this piece is free of any noticeable distractions and is solid for the grade. Only 5,000 notes were issued of this denomination in this series. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3729		New York. Sept. 2, 1775 $3. PCGS graded Fine 12. . Fr-NY-179. A nice, solid example with a clear Ten Commandments vignette on the back. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 3730		New York. Sept. 2, 1775 $5. PCGS graded Fine 12. . Fr-NY-180. Although a little worn about the edges, this piece is quite solid for the grade and retains a clear representation of the candelabrum vignette on the back. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 3731		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/8. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-NY-185. Pleasing for the grade, with good margins and only a little ink loss near the folds. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 3732		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/2. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-NY-189. The first of two lower grade pieces, with a little margin fraying at the left end but otherwise problem-free. An affordable example. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3733		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/2. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-NY-189. A second example in this collectible grade, solid, intact, and boldly printed. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3734		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $2/3. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 25, Mounting Damage on Back. . Fr-NY-190. This "red label" PCGS graded example faces up quite nicely despite the small skinned spot on the back that necessitated the crimson flag. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3735		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $3. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 35, Edge Split at Top Center, Mounting Remnants on Back. . Fr-NY-193. Despite being housed in a PCGS "red label" holder, the problems on this note are actually quite innocuous--the edge split at the top is hardly visible, and the mounting remnants on the back are likely removable with expert care. Only 2,350 examples of this denomination were printed, each bearing the popular Ten Commandments vignette on the back. The Latin motto "LEX REGIT ARMA TUENTUR" is singularly fitting for the contemporary revolutionary atmosphere--as translated by Newman, it means "Law rules, weapons protect." Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 3736		New York. Aug. 13, 1776 $1/8. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-NY-199. A solid example with a couple of minor spots that affected the final grade. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3737		New York. Aug. 13, 1776 $1/2. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-NY-201. Although the edges are a touch frayed, the balance of the note is solid and attractive for the grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3738		Pennsylvania. Apr. 3, 1772 2 shillings. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-PA-156. This moderately circulated shillings note has tremendous eye appeal for the grade. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3739		South Carolina. Dec. 23, 1776 $1. PCGS graded Gem New 66PPQ. . Fr-SC-135. A tremendously embossed example of this remainder note that is signed by Wakefield, this South Carolina $1 possesses broad margins and excellent eye appeal. A premium Gem example that is ideal for a 13 Colonies set. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 3740		South Carolina. Dec. 23, 1776 $1. PCGS graded Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-SC-135. A beautiful Gem example of this remainder, with broad, even margins and terrific eye appeal and originality. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 3741		South Carolina. Dec. 23, 1776 $1. PCGS graded Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-SC-135. This Wakefield-signed remainder is well centered and has a rough right edge that is indicative of the originality, as the sheet edges on these early notes was coarse and not even. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 3742		South Carolina. Dec. 23, 1776 $1. PCGS graded Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-SC-135. A second example in this grade, equally as nice as the last. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 3743		South Carolina. Dec. 23, 1776 $1. PCGS graded Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-SC-135. A third Very Choice New example, also a Wakefield-signed remainder. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 3744		South Carolina. Dec. 23, 1776 $1. PCGS graded Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-SC-135. A fourth example in this grade, this with the number "25" penned in the upper right corner. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 3745		South Carolina. Apr. 10, 1778 3 shillings 9 pence. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 40, Small Holes, Tape Repairs on. . Fr-SC-146. This South Carolina note has some flaws which are detailed on the PCGS label, but the overall appearance isn't as bad as it sounds. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $216
Lot 3746		Virginia. July 17, 1775 1 shilling 3 pence. PCGS graded Apparent Fine 15, Repaired Central Split, UR Corner Missing. . Fr-VA-71. A "pistereen" denominated note from Virginia, with a few minor flaws but no serious damage that tremendously influences the overall eye appeal. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $207
Lot 3747		Virginia. July 17, 1775 5 shillings. PCGS graded Apparent Fine 12, Edge Split at Bottom Center. . Fr-VA-73. An attractive circulated example of this scarcer issue, with a minor split at the bottom. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 3748		Virginia. Oct. 20, 1777 $8. PCGS graded Apparent Fine 15, LL Corner Restored. . Fr-VA-129. A decent looking Virginia note with a signle minor restoration. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 3749		Virginia. July 14, 1780 $55. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 20, Ink Erosion at Signature. . Fr-VA-187. This rice paper note is free of any problems save for some minor ink erosion at one of the signatures, a common problem on these notes. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3750		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $20. Three Examples. . Fr-CC-82. Three notes of the same denomination, all graded, Fine 15, Fine 12, and Very Good 10. A decent circulated trio. Lot of 3 notes. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 3751		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778. Three Different Denominations. . Fr-CC-79. A nice trio of circulated examples, all graded: $5 Very Good 10; $7 Very Good 10; and $40 Very Fine 20. Lot of 3 notes. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 3752		Three Sept. 26, 1778 Continentals. . Fr-CC-80. Three examples from this issue, each graded by PCGS Currency, including a $7 graded Very Good 8, and two $8s graded Fine 12 and Very Good 10. Lot of 3 notes. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 3753		Four Low Graded Continentals and Colonials. . Fr-CC-102. A group of four PCGS graded notes, all with problems as described on their holders: Pennsylvania Apr. 3, 1772 1s Apparent Fine 12, Edge Splits and Tears; Continental Currency Sept. 26, 1778 $7 Apparent Very Good 10, Mounting Remnants on Back; Continental Currency Sept. 26, 1778 $8 Apparent Very Good 8, Tears and Splits; and a Continental Currency Sept. 26, 1778 $20 Apparent Very Good 8, Damage at Bottom Edge. Lot of 4 notes. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 3754		Lot of 6 different denomination Connecticut July 1, 1780 notes. Consists of the following PCGS graded notes: 1s/3d EF-40, hole cancelled; 2s/6d VF-30, cut cancelled; 5s AU-55, hole cancelled; 10s EF-45, hole cancelled; 20s EF-40, hole cancelled; 40s EF-40, hole cancelled. Lot of 6 notes. Estimated Value $325 - 375. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 3755		A Half Dozen Various Connecticut Colonials. A nice circulated group of six Colonial Connecticut notes, each graded by PCGS Currency: June 7, 1776 1 shilling Very Fine 20, Slit Cancelled; June 7, 1776 1 shilling Very Fine 20, Slit Cancelled; Oct. 11, 1777 2 pence Very Fine 35, Slit Cancelled; March 1, 1780 2 shillings 6 pence Extremely Fine 40, Hole Cancelled; July 1, 1780 40 shillings Extremely Fine 45, Hole Cancelled; and July 1, 1780 40 shillings Extremely Fine 45, Hole Cancelled. Lot of 6 notes. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $380
Lot 3756		Group of 8 Connecticut July 1, 1780 notes. Consists of the following PCGS graded notes: 9d Apparent EF-45, cut cancelled & edge tear; 1s Apparent VF-25, cut cancelled & multiple repaired splits; 1s/3d Apparent VF-35, hole cancelled & repaired edge splits; 5s Apparent VF-20, cut cancel repaired, edge damage and stained; 9d Apparent EF-40, hole cancelled, repaired split; 9d Apparent VF-35, hole cancelled, edge splits repaired; 1s Apparent VF-30, hole cancelled, repaired edge tear; 40s Apparent VF-30, hole cancelled, repaired edge splits . Lot of 8 notes. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 3757		Connecticut. July 1, 1780. Collection of Five Different Notes. A pleasing group of five different denominations from this issue, all PCGS graded: 9 pence Very Fine, Cut Cancelled; 1 shilling Very Fine 20, Hole Cancelled; 10 shillings Very Fine 35, Hole Cancelled; 20 shillings About New 50PPQ, Cut Cancelled; and 40 shillings About New 50, Hole Cancelled. The 10 shillings and 40 shillings notes are from our 1977 sale of the Dr. Donald Davenport Collection. Lot of 5 notes. Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 3758		Connecticut. June 1, 1780. Four Different PCGS Graded Notes. A nice group of four hole cancelled PCGS graded notes, all different denominations: 5 shillings About New 50, Hole Cancelled; 10 shillings Extremely Fine 45, Hole Cancelled; 20 shillings Extremely Fine 45PPQ, Hole Cancelled; and 40 shillings Choice About New 58PPQ, Hole Cancelled. Lot of 4 notes. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 3759		Lot of 5 Connecticut June 1, 1780 notes. Consists of the following PCGS graded notes: 9d Apparent AU-50, hole cancelled, edge tear at left; 5s VF-35 hole cancelled (2 pcs); 5s EF-45 hole cancelled; 20s Choice AU-55 hole cancelled. Lot of 5 notes. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 3760		Connecticut. June 1, 1780 Five Assorted Notes. Five PCGS graded notes, all with problems as described on their certification labels: 9 pence Apparent About New, Hole Cancelled, Edge Tear at Right; 5 shillings Apparent Very Fine 25, Repaired Center Split; 20 shillings Apparent About New 50, Hole Cancelled, Minor Edge Splits; 20 shillings Apparent Very Fine 20, Hole Cancelled, Extra Signature; and 40 shillings Apparent About New 50, Cut Cancelled, Mounting Damage on Back. Lot of 5 notes. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 3761		Lot of 10 Massachusetts May 5, 1780 notes. Consists of the following PCGS graded notes: $1.00 Apparent EF-45, hole cancelled, tear at cancellation; $3.00 Apparent EF-45, hole cancelled, splits at cancellation; $3.00 Apparent VF-35, hole cancelled, edge tear; $7.00 Apparent AU-55, cut out cancelled, mounting remnants on back; $8.00 Apparent VF-30 cut out cancellation, edge tear; $20.00 (5 pcs) Apparent VF-30 (2), Apparent VF-25 (2), Apparent VF-20 . Lot of 10 notes. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 3762		Lot of 4 different denomination Massachusetts May 5, 1780 notes. Consists of the following PCGS graded notes: $1.00 VF-25, hole cancelled; $2.00 EF-40, hole cancelled; $3.00 EF-40 hole cancelled; $20.00 EF-40, hole cancelled. Lot of 4 notes. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 3763		New York. Aug. 13, 1776. Five Different Denominations. A starter set of five different PCGS graded notes, all with problems as noted. The emblems and mottoes on this popular series were copied from an emblem book by J.C. Weigels, despite several of them being of questionable relevance to the colony of New York. Included are: $1/8 Apparent Very Good 10, Minor Repair at Right Edge; $1/4 Apparent Fine 15, Tape Repairs on Back; $1/2 Apparent Fine 15, Internal Holes; $3 Apparent Very Good 10, Restored Center Split; and $5 Apparent Fine 15, Edge Splits. Lot of 5 notes. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 3764		Five Various Pennsylvania Colonials. An interesting lot of five PCGS graded Pennsylvania colonials, all decent for the grade and affordable momentos from this exciting era of American history: Oct. 1, 1773 2 shillings Very Good 10; Oct. 1, 1773 10 shillings Fine 15; Dec. 8, 1775 40 shillings Fine 15; and Apr. 10, 1777 20 shillings (2 examples) Fine 15, Very Good 10. Lot of 5 notes. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 3765		Three Pennsylvania Colonials. . Fr-PA-154. Three examples, two 1s Apr. 3, 1772 notes graded Very Fine 25 and Fine 15 by PCGS, and an Oct. 25, 1775 1s graded Very Fine 25 by PCGS. Lot of 3 notes. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 3766		Pennsylvania. Oct. 1, 1773 15 shillings, two PCGS graded examples. A pair of red holdered PCGS notes with relatively minor problems: Apparent Very Fine 30, Stains; and Apparent Very Fine 25, Stains. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127

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