Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 84

January 25-28, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Patterns

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1810		1836 Pattern Dollar. Silver, Plain Edge, Die Alignment I, Judd-60. Pollock-65. Rarity 1. PCGS graded F Details, Edge Repaired. Notably worn overall with some visible edge repair as if this might have been a jewelry piece at one time. Deep steel-gray surfaces with a few visible marks. The wear makes it impossible to definitely determine if the coin is from the early or late state of the Die Alignment I dies (Liberty's head opposite DO of DOLLAR. However, from the coins seen over the years, it would be logical that this would be a late December striking, since those coins were deposited in a local bank and are more often found circulated than the early December strikings (PCGS # 11225) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,463
Lot 1811		1838 Pattern Dollar. Silver, Plain Edge. Judd-85. Pollock-94. High Rarity 7. NGC graded Proof 65. Die Alignment III (the center of Liberty's head is opposite the N in ONE). This is a variant of the Judd-84 1838 Gobrecht dollar, also a great rarity, the difference between the two being in the edge design, the Judd-85s (this coin) have a plain edge while Judd-84s have a reeded edge. The Judd-85 dollars are actually Restrikes and were undoubtedly struck at a later date by Mint personnel for sale to collectors. It is believed these pieces were actually struck during Henry Linderman's second term as Mint director, sometime between 1873 and 1878. The fields on this piece exhibit reflectivity that is consistent with later 19th century proofs, not those made in the 1830s. These pattern dollars are extremely rare; our research for Judd-85 indicates that possibly only a dozen pieces exist, however, there may be fewer than that. Presently, we only know of just four other coins. When closely examining this piece, we find the depth of mirroring in the fields would be even more pronounced were it not for the layers of beautiful original toning present. Each side displays variegated shadings of rose, sky-blue, antique-golden, and tan-brown, lighter in the center of the obverse and deeper around the margin. These colors are more evenly distributed across the reverse. The strike is generally full as expected of a specimen striking. The only minor weakness is noted on stars 4 through 7 on the left side of the obverse, which has been seen on other examples. The only pedigree markers we see are three short parallel marks in the field above the eagle's wing. This extreme rarity will be closely viewed by Gobrecht dollar specialists. Pop 1; 2 finer, 1 in 66, 1 in 66 Star. (PCGS # 11354) . Estimated Value $100,000 - 115,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1812		1852 Pattern Gold Dollar. Silver, Plain Edge, Thin Planchet. Judd-138. Pollock-165, Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ. CAC Approved. The simple obverse design consists of the legend U S A above and the date, 1852 below. The reverse features a circle of olive sprigs. Struck on an annular, thin silver planchet. The surfaces are lightly toned, with attractive golden-gray and sky-blue hues in an irregular formation. Public complaints that the standard gold dollar coin of the day was too small and easily lost led to this annular design. Using this format, a coin with a larger diameter could be made using the same weight and fineness specifications as the gold dollar. Unfortunately, the annular design did not function well in high-volume coining operations and was never adopted. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 11583) . Estimated Value $10,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1813		1854 Pattern Cent. Bronze, Plain Edge. Judd-161. Pollock-187. Rarity 4. PCGS graded Proof 63 Brown PQ. A head of Liberty with braided hair and coronet, faces left on the obverse, the same style as used on circulating large cents with the date below but no surrounding stars. On the reverse, a laurel wreath with a ribbon at the bottom encircles ONE CENT and is surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Attractive, even reddish-brown color overlays each side. The strike is decent but a trifle soft on the letters in LIB(ERTY) and the upper leaf cluster on the wreath. No troubling toning specks or spots are noted and the coin is attractive for the grade assigned. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 43; 14 finer, 11 in 65, 2 in 66, 1 in 66+. (PCGS # 11663) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 1814		1858 Pattern Cent. Copper-Nickel, Plain Edge. Judd-211. Pollock-255. Rarity 4. SEGS graded PR-63, our grade is PR-60. The obverse features the Rounded Bust hub variety used to strike regular issue Indian Cents from 1860 through early 1864. The reverse exhibits an oak wreath surrounding the denomination ONE CENT, a bundle of three arrows bound at the base of the wreath, no shield at the top. Both sides are fully impressed and have toned to a pink-copper color with deeper red accents and a few scattered flyspecks. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,351
Lot 1815		1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Silver, Reeded Edge. Judd-237. Pollock-293. Rarity 4. NGC graded Proof Details, Improperly Cleaned. Longacre's French Liberty head faces right on the obverse, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds the border with the date, 1859, below. Liberty is wearing a wreath of oak leaves with a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY crosses her right shoulder. The reverse design is quite simple with a wreath of cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, corn, wheat, and oak leaves surrounding the denomination HALF DOLLAR. The surfaces indicate a cleaning at one time with some hairlines and a subdued appearance. Peripheral color surrounds the obverse, the reverse is more evenly toned (PCGS # 11966) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1816		1863 Pattern Two Cents. Bronze, Plain Edge. Judd-305. Pollock-370. Rarity 4. NGC graded Proof Details, Reverse Counterpunch, Cleaned. A popular pattern variety with a bust of Washington facing right beneath GOD AND OUR COUNTRY, the date, 1863, is below. The reverse is similar to the adopted design but the word CENTS is sharply curved. A small circular counterstamp is near the top of the reverse, a curving indentation is above the date and below the bust. The surfaces are an unnatural copper color from the stated cleaning. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $940
Lot 1817		1866 Pattern Dollar. Copper, Reeded Edge. Judd-541. Pollock-606. Low Rarity 6. ICG graded Proof 60 Details, Scratches, Tooled. Regular die trials striking of the 1866 With Motto Liberty Seated dollar. Both sides are toned in deep copper patina with some deeper red accents. Sharply struck, some field smoothing has occurred in an attempt to remove scratches. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1818		1868 Pattern Cent. Nickel, Plain Edge. Judd-608. Pollock-673 Rarity 4. PCGS graded Proof 66. The design closely resembles the contemporary three cent nickel piece, but only a single Roman numeral with a plain center represents the denomination within the wreath. The ribbon ends are also more prominent on the reverse. Deeply reflective fields with a hint of patina and just a few minor flyspecks. Pop 5; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 60820) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,821
Lot 1819		1868 Pattern Ten Cents. Copper, Plain Edge. Judd-648. Pollock-721 High Rarity 6. NGC graded Proof 66+ BN PQ. CAC Approved. The obverse is the same design as was used on the Braided Hair large cent (1839-57). The reverse bears the denomination, TEN CENTS, within a laurel wreath, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds. Examples of this pattern are also known to have been struck in nickel. This example is a wonderful Gem with attractive, glossy mahogany-brown color with accents of gunmetal-blue and red. All design elements are sharply defined throughout.Pop 1; none finer at NGC . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. The Agora Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,935
Lot 1820		1870 Pattern Half Dime. Silver, Reeded Edge. Judd-815. Pollock-904 Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ. CAC Approved. Barber's seated Liberty to left on globe, olive sprig in left hand, right hand on shield with ribbon inscribed LIBERTY in raised letters, liberty pole and cap. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around, date below, reverse from the regular-issue half dime die. Beautiful electric-blue toning overall with crimson highlights on the obverse, a circular crimson and gold area shows at the center of the reverse. About a dozen examples are known of this popular pattern issue. Pop 2; 3 finer in 66 (PCGS # 61059) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. Ex: Denali Collection, The Agora Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,821
Lot 1821		1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Aluminum, Reeded Edge. Judd-955. Pollock-1099. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. On the obverse, a Standard Silver bust of Liberty faces right, her hair encircled with ribbon inscribed LIBERTY, hair in a pony tail behind, wearing a plain tiara with a point and scroll to the side. Above is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, below on a raised scrolled ribbon is IN GOD WE TRUST. On the reverse, an open agricultural wreath is tied at the base with a ribbon and bow, within is 50 CENTS 1870 and above is STANDARD. Fully reflective mirror fields that are free of contact marks while the contrasting devices are bathed in rich mint frost. For future identification, a small area of dark color is over the TE of UNITED, and similar toning is seen within the 0 of 50 on the reverse. An extremely rare pattern issue. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS. Tied for the finest graded at either service. Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1822		1870 Pattern Eagle. Aluminum, Reeded Edge. Judd-1036. Pollock-1171. Rarity 8. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. CAC Approved. These are often referred to as regular dies trial pieces, however, these were more likely struck for sale to collectors at the time as part of complete off-metal sets that were being produced. This is an extremely rare aluminum pattern with only two or three pieces believed to exist. As with most aluminum patterns, the fields are deeply mirrored and set up a dark background for the heavily frosted devices. Slight planchet irregularities through TAT in STATES and above the M in AMERICA serve to identify this particular piece. This is an important opportunity for the specialized pattern collector. Pop 1; 1 finer in 65+. Estimated Value $18,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1823		1871 Pattern Five Cents. Nickel, Plain Edge. Judd-1050. Pollock-1184. Low Rarity 6. PCGS graded Proof 65+. CAC Approved. The obverse features a design that is similar to the circulating three cent nickel pieces but on the larger format of a nickel. On the reverse, a laurel wreath, open at the top encircles a Roman numeral V, the wide side of the V on the viewer's right, CENTS below the V. A whisper of pale toning is seen on each side. This example is the finest thus far certified by PCGS, and is an enticing offering for the dedicated pattern collector. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 61309) . Estimated Value $4,200 - 4,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold