Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 11

Coin and Currency Auction

U.S. Colonial Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1		Mexico. 1753-Mo M. 1/2 Real. PCGS graded MS-64. One of the most available coins during the colonial period were the pillar coinages of Mexico. As we know, there were few issues available in most of the colonies, and circulating coins were a hodge podge of foreign issues, as well as some local coins, when they were available at all. Often transactions were done by barter, as no one had any coinage for transactions. This little coin is about the size of a dime, shows the familiar pillars on the obverse, and has boldly struck devices. Light tawny gold toning on both sides, and struck from rusted dies. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 2		Mexico. 1741-Mo MF. Real. PCGS graded MS-63. Satiny silver luster on the obverse and reverse, with boldly struck devices too. Many of these circulated in the colonies of America, as coinage travelled widely. This particular one is quite nice for the grade, and generally untoned. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 3		Mexico. 1753-Mo M. 2 Reals. PCGS graded MS-64. Excellent luster and surfaces throughout, with toning around the periphery. A well balanced coin that is sharply struck and well preserved. Many of these circulated in Colonial America as so few coins were available there, and with the tremendous wealth of Mexico used to purchase goods from all over the world, these coins were used as dollars are today. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 4		Mexico. 1768-Mo MF. 4 Reals. PCGS graded AU-53. Steel gray in color and well preserved. The planchet has trivial lines from manufacture, but a glass is needed to see them. Another example of a Mexican coin which may have circulated in the colonies, and hence many are collected as coins which circulated in 1750-1850 America. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 5		Oak Tree Sixpence 1652. PCGS graded VF-20. 34.1 grs. As usual, poorly struck-up on the obverse, however, the reverse is quite clear. Even gun-medal grey toning on both sides. Although struck with the same date as the better executed Pine Tree coinage, the Oak Tree issues were made at least 6 years earlier. Highly desirable for the type and seldom offered in any grade. Estimated Value $1,750-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 6		Pine Tree Shilling, small planchet 1652. PCGS graded EF-40. One of the better examples of this popular colonial to survive, PCGS has graded 13 this high with 5 graded higher (best AU-53). Steel gray fields with lighter silver on the devices, and golden toning around the tree. Well centered and struck, and a worthy coin for the specialist. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,945
Lot 7		St. Patrick Copper "Farthing". PCGS graded EF-40. One of the better ones seen by PCGS, most of these circulated widely and were not saved, as all coinage was in great need in early America. Medium brown in color and with clean surfaces from circulation, we note central roughness on both sides, but the devices are generally well struck. An impressive example of this scarce colonial issue. One of 4 graded this high by PCGS, with 3 graded higher (best AU-53). Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 8		1722 Rosa Americana Penny, inscribed "VTILE DVLCI". PCGS graded VF-20. Bold and beautiful, this one boasts unusual brown color on the high points of the devices. One pit on George's jaw. This is a rare and undervalued variety, with just 3 coins graded by PCGS in all! This one, and two graded higher. Estimated Value $500 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 9		1722 Rosa Americana Penny, inscribed "UTILE DULCI". PCGS graded AU-55. Deep brown in color with some mottling on the upper right rim of the obverse. Nearly a mint state coin, and the planchet shows light roughness. Boldly struck, with ample curls on George, and a well defined flower at the center of the reverse. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 10		1722 Hibernia Halfpenny, harp at left. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. A lovely coin for the grade, the surfaces are a pleasant brown shade with just a bit of red coloring on the reverse. Struck from rusty dies, which show up as small raised lumps on the coin, but these are as made, of course. There are hints of original color tucked in close to the lettering on the obverse. We note some slight breaks in the toning on the highest design elements. The current PCGS Population Report (online) shows only 3 graded this high, with 3 graded higher (best MS-65 BN). Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 11		1723 Hibernia Halfpenny. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Magnificent brown surfaces with some slightly darker areas on the high points of the obverse. Free of spots or pitting, this coin will no doubt find a happy buyer out there, and many who wished they had bid a bit more. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 12		1773 Virginia Halfpenny, period after "GEORGIVS". PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. One of the finest graded and in a group of around 50 in the various color combinations seen by PCGS, with just a couple graded higher by that service. Note how clean the surfaces are, even under the scrutiny of a glass, and few contact marks can be found on either side. In the color department this one is quite nice, light brown and evenly toned throughout, and free of all the usual problems. One minor red area is noted near the end of George III's bust. This is certainly a premium coin for the grade, and well worth a strong bid. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 13		1760 Hibernia-Voce Populi Farthing. Large letters. PCGS graded AU-53. The large letters variety is much scarcer than others of this type. PCGS has only graded 7 coins thus far, of those this is the second best, just behind an AU-55 piece. Clean surfaces and well preserved for a colonial coin of the period. Note the mahogany color and well struck devices, as these are often weakly impressed. A rarity that will please the specialist. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,887
Lot 14		1766 Pitt Token Halfpenny. PCGS graded EF-45. A well struck, medium to dark brown example that is problem free. Seldom found at all, and almost never this nice. If you need one, be sure to check it out. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 15		1783 Chalmers Shilling. Birds, short worm. PCGS graded EF-45. One of the finest graded by PCGS, their recent report notes a single coin graded as EF-45 (this one, obviously), and a single coin graded a notch higher (AU-50). There are none graded higher than the AU-50. Struck on a good planchet, without a flaw, and the color is steel gray with darker hues in the fields. As to the strike, it is a touch weak at the center, and we note a tiny spot on the top inside left of the N in SHILLING, which will help to identify this one. Another opportunity for the advanced colonial specialist to purchase a rare and condition census coin. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 16		1720-A French Colonies 6 Deniers. PCGS graded EF-40. Well struck by the dies and with a lovely even brown tone throughout. One small planchet void above the first A of GRATIA. This one is in an early PCGS holder with the green insert. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 17		1740 French Colonies Half Sou Marque. PCGS graded AU-55. Clean surfaces for the grade, and nearly a mint state coin. Steel gray in color with luster in the fields and boldly struck on both sides. An impressive example for the specialist. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 18		1738 French Colonies Sou Marque. PCGS graded MS-64. A lovely example of this scarce issue, the surfaces are lustrous and delicate gold peripheral toning is present. Clean surfaces as expected for the grade, and this one has a good strike on most of the devices. These were struck in France and intended to circulate in the Americas, where most ended up. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 19		1739 French Colonies Sou Marque. PCGS graded AU-50. Mottled toning on both sides but well balanced overall. Problem free surfaces aside from minor circulation marks, expected for the grade. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $184
Lot 20		1755 French Colonies Sou Marque. PCGS graded MS-62. Tin hues over coppery shades in the fields and we note that this coin may have been double struck, as we see hints of the crown rotated to the right about 30 degrees, and the L has a band through its center. Examination welcomed. The early French pieces circulated widely in the French colonies of America, and were part of the makeup of coins in circulation as the world powers divided up the continent. Seldom found in mint state. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 21		1722-H French Colonies Copper Sou. PCGS graded EF-40. This one has slightly rough surfaces but good color. There is a die break at the center of the reverse. Struck for use in the American colonies under French control. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 22		1767 French Colonies Sou. PCGS graded AU-58. This is one of the rare examples that is not countermarked "RF". Breen states that over 98 percent of the mintage is counterstamped "RF", which was stamped on coins that were recalled to the Paris Mint after the French Revolution, in order to cover over the offending royal symbol of the fleurs de lys. Excellent color and surfaces, both sides are a medium brown with a couple of minor raised encrustations on the obverse, hidden in the lettering. A rarity that will certainly be an important acquisition for the colonial specialist. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 23		1783 Nova Constellation Copper. Pointed rays, small U.S. PCGS graded AU-53. Medium brown in color, but the planchet has some small areas of red and dark patina into the surface. Well struck by the dies, and an important colonial issue. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 24		1785 Nova Constellation Copper. Blunt rays. PCGS graded AU-58. PCGS has only graded a single coin higher than the present specimen, that an MS-64 example. Further, this delightful AU-58 coin is alone in its grade category, and hence one of the finest yet seen of this important issue. The devices are well struck and we note even brown color on the obverse, while the reverse is mottled. One for the specialist who demands top quality. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 25		1785 Nova Constellation Copper. Blunt rays. *SEGS graded VF-20. Corroded.** Despite some roughness, a pleasing uniform reddish-brown in color. Note, this is SEGS "star" holder. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Realized $184
Lot 26		1785 Nova Constellation Copper. Pointed rays. PCGS graded EF-45. Well struck by the dies and we note some dark patina at the center of both sides and a small edge clip at the lower obverse. Good color and surfaces for the grade, and one that most collectors will long enjoy once purchased. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 27		1785 Nova Constellation Copper. Pointed rays. PCGS graded EF-40. Sharply struck and nicely preserved, although a hair off center to the right on the obverse. The planchet on this one is pretty nice, and we don't see the usual problems of corrosion or even spotting anywhere. Hence, this one is perfect for the collector, who demands quality surfaces (when they can find them!). Don't miss this if you are a colonial specialist. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 28		1787 Massachusetts Half Cent. PCGS graded AU-58. The color is a pleasing dark brown, even on both the obverse and reverse. Clean surfaces, with just a hint of wear on the high points. Identifiable by a tiny edge flaw behind the Indian's head on the obverse, and below the date on the reverse. A nice coin for the collector because of its well struck devices and even color. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 29		1787 Massachusetts Half Cent. PCGS graded AU-58. Medium brown and nicely struck by the dies. Examination will note a script letter in the left obverse field, but it is very faint. There are some very small red areas in the planchet, and a speck near the right wing of the eagle. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 30		1787 Massachusetts Cent. "Horn" from eagle's head. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. This coin remains the finest graded by PCGS and has held those honors for some time. Note the old green PCGS insert, which hasn't been used in a number of years. The devices are well struck and the coin is well preserved. On the reverse we note some red patina, but it is light and not distracting. One old and faint curved scrape is noted from the U in MASSACHUSETTS down to the eagle's neck. Minor weakness at the central devices. Certainly a superb acquisition for the colonial specialist, and a piece worthy of the finest collection. The "horned eagle" is so named because of the die break extending up from the eagle's head, in the shape of a horn as seen on a rhino. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 31		1788 Massachusetts Half Cent. MS-64 Red and Brown. Here is a beautiful example of the "Emerson" restrike. Note the small "E" above the star by the Indian's head. Beautiful mint color and surfaces, although a few minor spots can be seen on the reverse. Nicely executed dies, and far better than the originals. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $46
Lot 32		1788 Massachusetts Cent. Period after "Massachusetts". *SEGS graded VF-30. Corroded.** Uniform reddish-brown with a small area of minor corrosion on the reverse at MAS. Ryder 11-E. Note, this is a SEGS "Star" holder. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Unsold
Lot 33		1787 Connecticut Copper. Mailed bust facing left. *SEGS graded EF-40. Corroded.** Despite some roughness, the detail is clear. M-33.36. T.2. Note, this is a SEGS "Star" holder. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Unsold
Lot 34		1787 Connecticut Copper. Mailed bust facing left. PCGS graded VF-25. Medium brown in color with rough surfaces on the obverse, the reverse nicer, but there is a small dark stain extending up from Liberty's arm. These were crudely made coins, and hence few are found even this nice. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Unsold
Lot 35		1787 Connecticut Copper. Draped bust facing left. PCGS graded AU-58. This is the second finest example seen by PCGS (best MS-63) of this date and variety, and an important coin as such. The planchet has a couple of minor streaks on the reverse, but there are few signs of circulation or handling to be found. Medium brown in color, and struck under very crude conditions from dies that show cracks and strain. An important example of this popular Colonial coin. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 36		1787 Connecticut Copper. Draped bust facing left. PCGS graded AU-55. This is one of the finest seen by PCGS (best MS-63) and topped by one other as AU-58 graded by that service, while in AU-55 a total of 6 coins have been seen, including this one. Medium to dark brown in color and well struck throughout. One edge flaw is noted on the lower left obverse, which is also present on the reverse. Struck slightly off-center towards 7 o'clock on the obverse. Excellent surfaces and truly a delight for the specialist. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 37		1787 Connecticut Copper. Draped bust facing left. Sharpness of VF-30 but porous. This coin was first struck normally, then the planchet rotated and the second strike is about 30 percent off center. The planchet shows moderate porosity, and the color is dark brown to green in areas. Minor surface scratches can be seen on Liberty's head as well as on the reverse, but they blend well into the brown color. The planchet cracked under the stress of the second strike, near 4 o'clock on the obverse, and this adds interest to this delightful error. An impressive example for the specialist. Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 38		1788 Connecticut Copper. Mailed bust facing left. VF-20. First off, this is a scarce variety in its own right, and coin is well struck. We note that the coin has moderate roughness, but it is even and better than usually encountered. The host coin was a Nova Constellatio copper, and several letters can seen around the periphery of the reverse, especially below Liberty's shield. There are a couple of minor rim bumps on either side. A fascinating piece of Colonial history which will no doubt bring much enjoyment to its new owner. Estimated Value $750 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 39		1787 Nova Eborac. Figure facing left. PCGS graded AU-58. This coin is alone in its grade category according to PCGS, with just a single coin graded higher (MS-64). note the strike is sharp for the issue, which is usually quite weak. We note one small raised spot on the upper shield on the reverse, and one minor planchet void on the left side on the rim, also on the reverse. Sharp details on the hair, leaves and drapery lines. A premium example of this scarce issue, and one that is seldom found in grades even approaching mint state. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 40		1787 New Jersey Copper. Shield outlined. AU-50. Here is a nice coin for the grade, the color is light brown with hints of red around the devices and lettering. Sharply impressed by the dies, with all devices showing strong detail. As to the planchet, it shows minor roughness from the rolling process. Struck a bit off center, but only affecting the dentils. For the variety, this coin is likely in the condition census, and deserves a strong price for its rarity and excellent quality. Seldom are colonials found in eye appealing condition and this coin has that in abundance. A sharp example for the New Jersey specialist. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 41		1787 New Jersey Copper. Small planchet, plain shield. PCGS graded AU-58. Medium brown in color and well struck by clashed dies. An impressive example of this issue, and one that will warm the colonial specialists heart for its nice surfaces and pleasing color. Barely circulated, and downright nice to view. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 42		1787 New Jersey Copper. Large planchet, plain shield. PCGS graded EF-40. One of the more common varieties of the New Jersey issues, this one is well balanced and decently struck. The central devices show fine pin scratches which can only be seen with a strong glass. The color is dark brown, and there are no spots or other problems, such as rim bumps. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 43		1785 Vermont Copper. "Vermonts". PCGS graded VF-35. Unevenly struck on both sides, with some areas sharp, others a bit weak. Further, the planchet has roughness on both sides, and this contributes to the weak areas. Sharp on the mountains and sun, and generally brown in color save for a red patch on the upper right reverse. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 44		1786 Vermont Copper. Baby head. PCGS graded AU-50. This is the finest graded (by far) according to PCGS, which reports only 3 coins seen. This one alone as AU-50, and 2 others graded between VG and VF. A rare and highly desirable example which boasts a good strike, and a large planchet clip at the top of the obverse missing the top of Liberty's head. On the reverse, there is some red patina on the left side, but otherwise the surfaces are quite nice. This is the Ryder/Richardson plate coin for the variety, and certainly high in the condition census, if not simply the finest known of this famous and sought-after variety. A premium rarity that will no doubt be a highlight in an advanced colonial specialists collection. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 45		"1789" Mott Token. Thick planchet. PCGS graded AU-55. Medium brown in color and struck on a decent planchet by what appears to be rusted dies. The surfaces are not smooth, and thus the coin should be inspected by buyers prior to bidding. The clock is well struck, while the reverse eagle is a bit weak. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 46		"1789" Mott Token. Edge engrailed. PCGS graded AU-53. Dark brown and glossy with a typical weak strike at the centers. Problem free and a middle of the road example of this rare coin. The surfaces show some scattered marks, and we note verdigris around the lettering and devices. Rare in all grades. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 47		(c.1792-1794) Kentucky Token Cent. Plain edge. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. This is tied for the finest graded by PCGS, which has graded 12 this high, and 2 additional coins as MS-64 Red. The surfaces are fresh, with glowing brown luster and hints of blue around the periphery. Note the well struck devices on both sides, and very eye appealing color. This coin was designed either by the child prodigy John Gregory Hancock, Sr. or George Wyon III, both of Birmingham. It is believed to have been struck for general circulation in America, as Kentucky at the time was hardly more than a settlement in Lexington. Most evidence points to an issue date of 1792, but they could have been coined as late as 1794. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 48		(c.1792-1794) Kentucky Token Cent. Lettered edge, "LANCASTER". PCGS graded MS-64 Red. An exceptional coin for the advanced collector, this one boasts pinkish copper shades which show just slight mellowing. PCGS has only graded 31 as such, and importantly, just 5 higher (all MS-65 Red). Boldly struck throughout, and downright hard to imagine how this coin survived in such wonderful condition all these years. On the obverse we see a couple of very minor fly specks, and they are not detracting. An opportunity for the specialist. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 49		(c.1792-1794) Kentucky Token Cent. Lettered edge, "LANCASTER". PCGS graded MS-64 Red. This one is bright pinkish red in color, with no spots or other problems to distract the eye. One of 31 graded this high with 5 graded a notch higher. Boldly struck throughout, and certainly one for the specialist to study. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 50		(c.1792-1794) Kentucky Token Cent. Lettered edge, "LANCASTER". EF-40. This one has some encrustation on both sides, part of which seems to have corroded the surface a bit. Mottled brown in color, areas of lighter and darker shades intermixed. A couple of small rim marks, and minor hairlines are noted from a past cleaning. Kentucky tokens are known to have circulated in this country as they have been found in period hoards. An affordable example of a very popular colonial. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $242

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