Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 116

June 1-3, 2020 Pre Long Beach Auction

Capped Bust Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 277		1813. Overton-107a, Rarity 1. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and nicely toned with deep and rich orange-gold throughout, with patches of deeper russet highlighting the devices. Some thin die cracks are seen, one up through the date into the right field, another in Liberty's curls at the back of her head, more on the reverse too add interest. Fairly well struck on Liberty's curls while the reverse show minor striking softness on the left wing and eagle's neck. Outstanding surface quality as expected and Liberty's face and neck are super clean. A numismatic prize. Pop 8; 9 finer at NGC for the date. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 278		1814. PCGS graded MS-65. Boldly struck with lovely toning. The differences between Overton-104 (Rarity 1) and Overton-104a (Rarity 4) are some die cracks which are not yet present. We see clash marks on both sides, but no die cracks as of yet. Should be send in for variety attribution. Dusky orange-gold toning with vibrant luster peeking out from the fields. The strike is sharp on all the devices, and more importantly the surfaces are clean and fresh. A formidable example of this earlier die state and one which should entice the attention of specialists.Pop 14; 7 finer for the date at PCGS. (PCGS # 6105) Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,200
Lot 279		1817, 7 over 3. Overton-101a, Rarity 2. NGC graded MS-62. Nice original golden toning with ample silver-gray on both sides. This is one of the most popular of the overdates and the engraver had a real challenge to change the final digit of a 3 into a 7. Needless to say all he could do was punch the 7 over the 3 and let it go at that. So the 3 is quite clear beneath the skinny 7! The strike on this one is rather soft on Liberty's lower curls, but this is not uncommon for these early half dollars. Identifiable by a couple of shallow marks on Liberty's neck below her ear. A sought-after overdate issue and one that is rarely found even approaching mint state. Pop 1; 1 finer in 65 at NGC for the variety. Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,760
Lot 280		1826. Overton-102, Rarity 1. NGC graded MS-65. Nicely toned with classic lilac and tawny silver-gray throughout, the classic toning seen on many of the Eliasberg coins that had been stored in downtown Baltimore for many decades. The surfaces are satin smooth, with ample luster peeking out from beneath the toning. The strike is a trifle soft on the left side stars, but sharp enough elsewhere, particularly on Liberty's cascading curls down her back. One of the top five known for this variety and a handsome and well pedigreed example for the specialist. Pop 2; none finer at NGC for the variety. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000 Ex Eliasberg Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 281		1827. Curl base 2. Overton-147. Rarity 4. PCGS graded MS-65. This coin is believed to be the finest known of this scarce variety and hence is destined for an advanced Overton variety collection. The surfaces are splendid, with nary any signs of handling atop the lustrous fields and frosted devices. The strike is sharp enough to bring up the curls cascading down Liberty's back onto her shoulders, as well as her fetching dress shows sharp folds. The eagle too is sharp, and although the stars, date and some lettering drawn toward the rim, this is quite typical of this die paring and many others seen. As coinage continued, these dies often show this type of wear and tear, with devices stretched toward the rim as the planchet slightly expanded during the force of the strike and without a closed collar to halt this force of nature. A closed collar could not be used while these were being struck as the collar lettering (which was imparted by an edge lettering die before the coins were struck) would be crushed or distorted by the striking of the coin. Clearly, this is an important offering for the specialist of the Capped Bust half dollar variety series. Lovely antique gold toning on both sides. Pop 2; tied for the finest example graded at both services. (PCGS # 39750) Estimated Value $13,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 282		1829. Overton-107, Rarity 4. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely toning on both sides of antique silver-gray with a dash of peripheral blue, particularly around the lower portion of the reverse. Outstanding surfaces and eye appeal for this scarce die pairing. This one is tied with a couple of others as the finest for the variety. Pop 21; 9 finer for the date, 4 in 65+, 3 in 66, 2 in 66+. (PCGS # 6154) Estimated Value $6,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 283		1831. Overton-109, Rarity 1. NGC graded MS-66. Nicely toned on the obverse with vibrant orange-gold in the fields and lilac silver elsewhere. The strike is sharp on the devices and the eye appeal high. On the reverse the toning is a bit irregular with deeper golden gray on the lower half, lighter silver above with flecks of deeper shades blended in. Phenominal surfaces as expected for the grade, with strong visual appeal and technical superiority to nearly any other 1831 half dollar known. Pop 14; 3 finer, 1 in 66+, 2 in 67. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,100
Lot 284		1832. NGC graded EF-45. Old time toning. Estimated Value $140 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 285		1833. Overton-108, Rarity 1. NGC graded MS-66. A hint of light tone with a trace of lilac and deeper russet around the rims. The strike is sharp for this era, when many of these half dollars were poorly struck up, this one shows good definition on the stars and curls of Liberty. What really sets it apart is the exceptional surfaces, where nary a nick to tick is found. Liberty's cheek and neck are super clean as well as the surrounding fields. Amazing quality like this never comes cheap, so better figure your bid carefully if you expect to capture this prize. Pop 1; the finest example graded at both services for the variety. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000 Ex Eliasberg Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,800
Lot 286		1836. Reeded edge. GR-1, Rarity 2. NGC graded MS-63. Light even grey-blue toning on both the obverse and reverse, highly appealing and attractive. The strike is sharp on the central devices, but a trifle soft on the right side stars and legend. This is the first half dollar to be struck on the new steam press installed at the Philadelphia Mint. These were designed originally by William Kneass, Chief Engraver at the mint, but he had a fatal stroke in 1835, so Engraver Christian Gobrecht was hired to help out and he managed to get these dies engraved in order to strike these amazing coins. Rarely are these found so well preserved, as most entered circulation. Precious few were saved in mint state grades, especially at the choice level as seen here. An American classic which is worthy of any advanced collection.Pop 6; 6 finer, 3 in 64, 1 in 64 Star, 2 in 65. Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 287		1837. NGC graded MS-66. Boldly struck with each of Liberty's curls full and bold, as well as all of the eagle's feathers. A lovely type coin with golden-russet toning on both sides and near perfect surfaces It would be hard to imagine a finer example, and its quite enjoyable to study the surfaces of this one as they are so perfectly preserved. This type coin, issued only in the closing months of 1836 and 1837 with 50 CENTS below the eagle is a short-lived type issue. Furthermore not many are known at the gem or finer grade level like the present piece. Here is a most extraordinary coin! Pop 7; 5 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 1 in 66+, 3 in 67. Estimated Value $16,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,000
Lot 288		1837. NGC graded MS-65+. Well struck with lots of eye appeal for the silver-white surfaces graced by a dash of light golden toning. The strike is sharp throughout and Liberty's neck and cheek are amazingly clean and free of handling marks. While not the absolute finest example known, this one is really near the top of those that survive, with all the mint freshness one could hope to find, combined ith the incredible surfaces. Pop 1; 12 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $15,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,400