Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 115

February 16-19, 2020 Pre long Beach Auction

U.S. Silver Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 994		1856. PCGS graded Proof 64. Well struck with even toning. A handsome example of this ever popular and rare issue, with only 1,500 struck. The original Large cents, first officially launched in 1793 were simply too big and heavy, despite their metallic value of being somewhat worth less than a cent, a proposal was launched to reduce the size of the "cent" that became law. These 1856 Flying Eagle cents were the first widely circulating small cents, and proved enormously popular with merchants and the public. No longer would making change often involve several of the Large cents, but transactions could now be more convenient and pocket friendly. The 1856 Flying Eagle cents were struck in tiny numbers, but in 1857 when the design was adopted, became widely seen and popular. Here is a formidable example of the first year of issue, in near gem condition. Pop 228; 73 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 2037) Value $15,000 - 16,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 995		1856. PCGS graded Proof - AU Details, Scratch. Some obverse marks with a couple of shallow rim nicks too. This one must have slipped into circulation for a brief time soon after being struck. The design details are all crisp and complete, and this is still a desirable example of this ever popular key date. Only 1,500 struck (PCGS # 2037) Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,500
Lot 996		1859. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Well struck with lovely light even toning on both sides. A rare single year type coin, especially so in gem proof. The obverse design continued through the end of the series with minor modification until 1909. These included the postioning of Liberty's head and of course the planchet composition, which included a 12 percent nickel alloy along with 88 percent copper, even this modest amount of nickel gave these cents a whitish hue in color. In 1864, the nickel portion was removed, and planchets were changed to a French bronze blend of 95 percent copper, 5 percent tin and zinc. For the reverse, there is an open wreath, with no shield at the top. This feature was changed in 1860 to include a small shield at the top of the wreath, creating a single year type coin for the 1859 Indian cent. An important offering for the type or date specialist. Pop 6; 8 finer at NGC in CAM and UCAM. Value $3,500 - 3,600 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 997		1862. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC. Nice mint luster with a full and complete strike. The surfaces are nearly perfect with no distracting nicks or marks from handling. These Copper-Nickel cents were issued in this design from 1860 through early 1864, nearly all during the Civil War. Quite a limited run! Pop 92; 27 finer, 13 in 66+, 12 in 67, 2 in 67+. (PCGS # 2064) Value $1,600 - 1,700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,460
Lot 998		1864. Copper-nickel. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Value $275 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 999		1877. NGC graded AU-58 Brown. CAC. PQ. Some mint red visible beneath the usual light brown toning. A well struck, well preserved example of this low mintage key date. Always in feverish collector demand, especially so when a high grade and attractive example like this becomes available. Here is a great coin to add to any advanced Indian cent collection that needs the famous 1877 Indian cent in high grade. Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,240
Lot 1000		1877. PCGS graded Good Details, Environmental Damage. (PCGS # 2127) Value $150 - 170 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $300
Lot 1001		1879. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. A few flyspecks visible. Only 3,200 struck (PCGS # 2325) Value $250 - 275 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $408
Lot 1002		1894. Doubled date. PCGS graded AU Details, Cleaned. Nicely toned and looks nice. Very clear doubled date (PCGS # 92187) Value $400 - 440 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $408
Lot 1003		1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded VF Details, Cleaned. Still a nice looking key date Lincoln Cent (PCGS # 2426) Value $350 - 400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $600
Lot 1004		1922. No D. NGC graded VF-20 Brown. Strong Reverse. Value $475 - 500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 1005		1960 Large Date. NGC graded MS-67 Red. Well struck and fully red. Pop 44. None finer at NGC. Value $500 - 550 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $330
Lot 1006		1972. Doubled die obverse. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. A lovely red coin. Housed in an Old Green Holder (PCGS # 2950) Value $300 - 325 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $360
Lot 1007		A partial set of Lincoln Cents. From 1909 to 1980, missing only 1909-S VDB, 1909-S, 1914-D, 1922-P and 1955 Double Die. Many of the coins are XF to UNC with PVC. Value $200 - UP View details	Realized $1,470