Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 121

May 26-27 Collectibles Auction

U.S. Presidential Related

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 53		John F. Kennedy Collection: 11 Assorted Figures, Busts, Miniatures, Bobble-Head, Talking Action Figure & The Controversial Desk Set. A fine collection of figural, or sculptural pieces that are very much part of the John F. Kennedy collector's universe. Offered are eleven beginning with the most controversial. From Edward Reed Historical Enterprises Inc., Dallas Texas, in 1964 is this copper gilt pot metal desk set of Dealey Plaza with the Texas School Book Depository cast complete with the Hertz Rent-A-Car sign that indeed stood atop the building in 1963. The window Oswald positioned himself is recessed, in high relief on the knoll "Site of Pres. J.F. Kennedy Assassination 11-22-63" and conveniently a bowl recessed to hold paper clips or other items all highlighted with an authentic JFK 50¢ piece dated 1963. This piece is very well known within Kennedyiana Collectors and is thought only around 100 made due to no vendor, museum or department store wanting to sell them as the assassination being so recent and most finding the design "macabre". Other versions exist were drilled with a pen holder. Stamped with Edward Reed Historical Inc. on verso, desk set has scattered gilt loss otherwise very good. It is considered "The Strangest Souvenir Building" ever made by Journal of the Souvenir Building Collectors Society. Also included are three busts of Kennedy, one by Quality Collectibles 42/1000 that is actually quite handsome, one of painted bronze over plaster and the third a crescent shaped onyx desk set with a bust of bronze gilt over white metal of Kennedy and still with original pens. Miniatures include a plastic Kennedy in rocking chair still in original package, two pairs of salt and pepper shakers (Kennedy is the pepper shaker the chair the is the salt shaker), a hand painted porcelain Sebastian Miniature, again with Kennedy in his rocking chair, and a Murano glass-like paperweight with Kennedy's image. Finally a bobble head and the John F. Kennedy Talking Action Figure mint in box unopened. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 54		John F. Kennedy Collection: 12 Beautiful Oversized Memorial Medallions, Two German Breast Medals. Fine collection of John F. Kennedy memorial medallions, most boasting stunning artistry in not only the high relief busts of Kennedy but the artistry conveyed on verso as diverse as St. George Slaying the Dragon to the US Capitol. The largest is superb medal of John F. Kennedy #187 out of 1000, from the Greek sculptor Kotziamanis Nikolaus. Made in Portugal by Gravarte Studios in silver plated brass with gilt gold matte finish 4¾" in diameter. There are four bronze medals, all beautifully sculpted with the most unusual having four busts of Lincoln, Kennedy, Garfield and McKinley as the four fallen while serving in office. Others are fine commemorations in other metals including cupronickel. Another medallion of note is the large heavy French Inaugural Medal with Kennedy's "Ask not" quote on verso in French in original clamshell, red velvet box. There are also two scarce breast medals from Germany from 1974 and 1977 commemorating Kennedy and his impact in Germany. All in excellent condition and some very difficult to find. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 55		John F. Kennedy Collection: 150 Medallions, Novelty Coinage, Pendants Celebrating both John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. Taking years to assemble, a large collection of 150 pieces of John F. Kennedy commemorative medals, pendants and a few novelty coins. While the bulk celebrate John F. Kennedy, there are several of Robert Kennedy, or both brothers. Sizes range from 20mm to 40mm and are made from a wide variety of metals including at least 5 one troy ounce .999 silver medals, bronze, cuprosilver, coin silver and white metal. There are a few novelty coins such as the Kennedy nickel, the Kennedy penny and the Papal quarter. One thing almost all share are beautifully realized designs many with outstanding details. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 56		John F. Kennedy Collection: 18K & 14K Gold Memorial Proof Medals, One from Italy and One from Liberia. Two memorial gold coins honoring JFK. 1.) From Italy a fine 18K Proof, a high relief bust of Kennedy, that on a coin only 21mm in diameter, is quite striking. On verso is the Presidential Seal. Stamped 750, 7¾ grams, 22mm in diameter and mint. 2.) 14K yellow gold $10 proof coin from Liberia.5 grams, 11mm and stamped 585. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 57		John F. Kennedy Collection: 28 (.900 to .999) Silver Medallions, Most Boasting Incredible Artistry, Most with Limited Issues. 48 Troy Ounces. A spectacular collection of 28 silver medallions (mostly all marked sterling or 1000 fine silver) boasting superior artistry from around the world commemorating John F. Kennedy, his life and death and numerous anniversaries. The largest and heaviest is the Kennedy Inaugural Medallion issued in 1961 from The Medallic Art Company, NY (#3723) designed by Paul Manship, and arguably the finest piece in the collection. Other great ones: The Welcome in Germany medallion, Oval high relief Kennedy medal out of the Profiles in Courage set, Canada's Centennial medal by Wellings Mint, a Mexican memorial medal, also from the Medallic Art Co. the high relief busts of the four Presidents assassinated while in office, Lincoln, Kennedy, Garfield and McKinley, the stunning, highly polished Memorial Medal, a First Edition Proof, issued by the Franklin Mint in 1973, the Kennedy Argenteus medallion with a fine relief of Kennedy and the six-sided cross with lilies on verso, two somewhat arresting German assassination medals with both having Kennedy in back of limo with the Book Depository in background on the obverse, and on the verso, one with Jack Ruby shooting Oswald and the other an honorarium. Another medallion of note is the 13 sided Hamilton Bi-Centennial 200 Years of Freedom medal which is absolutely spectacular, the engravings of the Founding Fathers (and Kennedy) as well as the 13 States in a starburst pattern on verso are exceptionally well done. All medalllions in near to mint condition, many proofs. Estimated Value $900 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,320
Lot 58		John F. Kennedy Collection: 30 Vintage Original Presidential Campaign Buttons Plus 12 on the Unusual Side. Excellent collection of 30 vintage original John F. Kennedy presidential campaign buttons of various sizes, several lenticular which was a fun gimmick at the time. Sizes range from 1 x 1 to 3½ x 3½". Many of these have been sleeved and protected for decades. Overall in very good to near mint condition. There are also a few that give one pause such as a button showing LBJ with "What Me Worry" referencing Mad Magazine, another "The Marine Corps Build Oswalds" and yet another "Fly With Ladybird" with an ugly duckling hatching out of an egg. There are three memorial buttons and two from the Socialist Party in the 40s Thomas and Hoopes. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 59		John F. Kennedy Collection: 33 of the 36 Silver Medals Entitled "The Legacy of John F. Kennedy" 33 troy ounces .999 Silver Fineness. From the Franklin, a near complete set of 33 of the 36 one troy ounce silver medals from their "Legacy of John F. Kennedy" series. Each proof is encapsulated in its own case and chronicle in beautiful engravings John F. Kennedy's life through his 46 years. In mint condition. 38 mm diameter, one troy ounce. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $960
Lot 60		John F. Kennedy Collection: 42+ Commemorative Medals and Executive Branch Medals Many from US Allies. Outstanding collection of Kennedy commemorative medallions. Quite the diversity in this collection. Many are in presentation sets including the uncirculated six coin set from The Republic of the Marshall Islands in cupronickel, the gilt gold 50¢ piece, and the 5¢ stamp medal with faux Kennedy Dollar, Danbury Mint presentation with First Day Issue Cover, the 35th Presidential Medal and two Executive Branch Medals with Johnson, uncirculated in presentation lucite holders and another in a box, the French Club Medal, JFK 5 rupee coin two Israeli medal, two Vatican medals with Pope Johannes on verso, Papermate pen company Presidential Sweepstakes with medal and pen from 1976, 8 bronze medals from the Franklin Mint, a large highly polished bronze proof on wood stand from the Franklin Mint and many more. All are in superior condition. A great collection taking 25+ years to build having some difficult to find pieces. Also included is the paperback, Medallic Portraits of John F. Kennedy by Edward C. Rochette, a fine reference for most of these medallions. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 61		John F. Kennedy Collection: The 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half Dollar Gold Proof Coin in Original Presentation Box.9999 Fine.75ozt. One of the most inspired and beautiful memorial coins in honor of John F. Kennedy is the 2014 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half Dollar Gold Proof Coin. Issued in an impressive velvet lined wood box this proof is 99.99% gold 1.205 inches in diameter and .085 of an inch thick. Weight is ¾ of a troy ounce or 23.28 grams. COA, presentation box and outer box are included. Mint. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,560
Lot 62		John F. Kennedy Collection: 80+ Commemorative Medals Small to Medium in Size, Novelties, Pendants, Tie Clasps, Many Quite Scarce. Commemorating the life and death of John F. Kennedy, twenty medals all boasting incredible designs, with a great many from allied countries. Included are Peace Corp medal, one especially striking and in dramatic relief, beautiful gold plated medallion from Italy, The Alliance for Peace medal, a scarce Presidential Arts Medal (trial strike), Canadian Sudbury Numismatic that incorporates a 1964 JFK silver half dollar into the medallion, a 25th Anniversary medal with gold overlay, a superb 1971 John Kennedy Center for the Arts dedication medal from 1971 and the balance very handsome high relief works of JFK's image and either The Great Seal of the United States or quotes on verso. Collection also includes some hard to find pieces such as tie-clips/pins of PT-109, pendants, key chains, silver (plate) spoon, cuff links, dinner bell and more. Also included is an excellent resource: "The Kennedy World in Medallic Art: John F. Kennedy and His Family in Medals, Coins, Tokens, and Other Collectibles." Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 63		John F. Kennedy Collection: Balance of Collectibles, Vintage Pieces and Commemorative Issues. A diverse trove of Kennedy related collectibles, the balance of the extraordinary John F. Kennedy collection taking 30+ years to assemble. Included are steins, a woven tapestry from Italy, framed pieces including a vintage calendar, the very popular portrait poster, limited edition Kennedy profile with uncirculated half dollars, 10+ US Mint commemorative JFK half-dollar issues, two limited edition plush bears from Beverly Hills Plush Co., a scarce hand held fan with JFK, MLK and RFK featured, a very fine original copy of the NY Times afternoon edition the day of the assassination, 10 phonograph albums (one laser disc) of Kennedy speeches as well as comedy albums including Vaughn Meader's "The First Family, vintage Life and Look magazines, first edition covers and 16 comic books that featured Kennedy including the Badlands comic and Red Diary series and much more. Collection will be shipped in three boxes. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 64		John F. Kennedy Collection: Collection of 11 Glass or Porcelain Commemorative Plates Plus Two in Pewter and One in Brass. Collection of John F. Kennedy 14 commemorative plates. Included are all six 8" plates by "Max Ginsburg", published by the "Franklin Mint Heirloom Recommendation" on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his death. Greenburg's portraiture of Kennedy is quite excellent. Also included is the beautiful Wedgewood plate 4½" in diameter, the popular at the time, "Lincoln-Kennedy Facts, History Repeats Itself" printed on a 9¼" gold gilt plate, a heavily gold gilt and scalloped border 7¼" "In Memorium" plate, one White House portrait plate with Jackie Kennedy, 6¼" in diameter and the 9" handcrafted plate issued by Imperial Glass Corporation, Bellaire, OH, featuring frosted images of all of the coins issued in 1964, from the Kennedy half dollar in the center, to the Washington quarter, Roosevelt dime, Jefferson nickel, and the Lincoln penny. It comes in its original box. Two pewter plate one hand wrought with soft scalloped edges by Wendell August Forge #437 of 5000 from the First Edition and the other pressed by H.M. Pewter plate, dated 1974, #4268. From American Silver is their popular American President Series for John F. Kennedy. The last is a heavy brass, high relief 12" plate. All in overall superior condition, very well kept for decades. Estimated Value $150 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $91
Lot 65		John F. Kennedy Collection: Comprehensive Collection of 35 Documentaries and Feature Films on VHS Tape, Several Quite Hard to Find. A comprehensive collection of documentaries and feature films on John F. Kennedy, his family, his assassination, and theories behind his assassination. Also included are several feature films. Titles include Oliver Stone's "JFK" original and Director's Cut, Showtime's "On Trial: Lee Harvey Oswald" Parts 1-4, "The Many Face of Lee Harvey Oswald", "Confessions of an Assassin", The 5-Part "Men Who Killed Kennedy", "Mafia: An Expose and The Kennedy Connection" "Image of an Assassination: A New Look at Zupruder Film" and "An American Experience: The Kennedys, 1900-1980 just to name a few. Also included is a can of 8mm film entitled "Kennedy 1960 Campaign, Redondo Beach, CA. Estimated Value $100 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 66		John F. Kennedy Collection: Fine Gold Coin Memorial .900 Fineness, 20 Grams, Aurea Numismatic Issue, Italy. From Italy, one of the most beautiful gold memorials medals minted. High relief of Kennedy with the US Capitol on verso. 30mm diameter.900 fineness weighing 20 grams. Near mint. Scarce. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,110
Lot 67		John F. Kennedy Collection: From Germany The Impressive $250 Gold Coin & the $50 and $100 Silver Coin (155 grams!) Scarce! Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy's "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech in 1988, Germany issued this three coin set that is very impressive. The $250 gold coin .916 fineness 27mm in diameter and weighing 10 grams. The $50 coin is .925 silver, 38½mm and 28¼ grams. The massive $100 silver coin is .999,5 silver fineness, 65mm in diameter and weighs 155½ grams. Comes in its original presentation box and each coin has its on COA. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $720
Lot 68		John F. Kennedy Collection: From Germany, Kennedy Peace Medal.900 Fineness, 20mm, 3½ Grams. From Germany in 1960, the Kennedy Peace Medal with bust of Kennedy on obverse and a dove on verso. Stamped .900 fineness, 20mm and 3½ grams. Coin is near to mint condition. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $198
Lot 69		John F. Kennedy Collection: From Germany Freedom is Peace Memorial Fine Gold Coin .900, 20mm 3½ Grams. Beautiful German memorial coin with the bust of JFK on obverse and the torch from the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell and the words Freedom is Peace in German on verso. Stamped .900, 20mm and 3½ grams. In near to mint condition. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 70		John F. Kennedy Collection: From Germany, Political Leaders of the World Memorial Coin, 21mm .900 Fineness, 3½ Grams. German memorial gold coin with the bust of Kennedy on obverse and an impressive engraving of flags of the world surrounding the Earth. 21mm.900 Fineness and weighing 3½ grams. Coin is in near to mint condition. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $198
Lot 71		John F. Kennedy Collection: JFK & RFK Fine Gold Memorial Coin .900 Fineness 32mm 8½ Grams. Beautiful memorial coin of both Robert Kennedy and John Kennedy facing each other with the U.S. shield on verso. Coin is 32mm in diameter.900 fineness and weighs 8½ grams. Near to mint. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $528
Lot 72		John F. Kennedy Collection: One German Ducat with Kennedy Bust Facing Left.980 Fineness, 20mm and 3½ Grams. German Federal Republic Ducat with bust of Kennedy and 6 pointed cross with lilies on verso and the words, PRO PROSPERITATE MUNDI. 20mm, 3½ grams stamped .980 and value of "1" both on verso. Near to mint. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 73		John F. Kennedy Collection: Scale Models, Sealed and Unopened. Revell PT-109, and Two Models of the 1961 Lincoln X-100 Kennedy Car. Three collectible scale models. From 1977, the Revelle Model 1/72 scale of PT-109 the destroyer commanded by Lt. John F. Kennedy in 1943. From the series Presidential Vehicles Series #1 the 1:43 scale model of the 1961 Lincoln Continental complete with the (macabre) addition of having President Kennedy, First Lady Jackie Kennedy in pink suit and hat as well as The Connallys posed moments before the assassination. The third model is a die-cast 1/23 model of the Lincoln limousine in great detail by Yat Ming Ltd. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 74		John F. Kennedy Collection: Set of Four British Virgin Island Proof Coins Including the $20 & $100 Gold Coins, The $10 Silver & $1 Cupronickle. Collection of four proof coins issued by the Pobjoy Mint in England. All are in their individual jewelers boxes and in mint condition. The $20 and $100 gold coins are .999 fineness and weigh 1.24 grams and 6.22 grams respectively. The $10 is .925 silver and weighs 28.28 grams. The 1.00 is of cupronickle. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $456
Lot 75		John F. Kennedy Collection: Two (2) Bavarian Mint Memorial Medals with Bust of JFK with German on Verso .900 Fineness, 20mm and 3½ Grams. Two (2) Bavarian JFK memorial medals similar to their peace medal with the same bust of Kennedy on obverse with "We All Lost Him" in German on verso with wheat and a cross below. Both are stamped .900, 20mm and together both coins weigh 7 grams. Both in near to mint condition. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $336
Lot 76		John F. Kennedy Collection: The Warren Report in 26 Volumes, First Edition Hardbound, U.S. Government Printing. The Warren Report in 26 Volumes Investigation of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy: Hearings Before the President's Commission on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. First edition. Complete in 26 volumes, all navy cloth stamped in gilt and in excellent condition. No fading of spines on any of the volumes, no book plates, tears and cuts. A very few have small areas of discoloration randomly on the boards otherwise a beautifully kept collection suitable for any library. Bonus: "The Warren Report" the single volume edition in very good condition. Lyndon Johnson established "The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy" by Executive Order 1130 which was chaired by Earl Warren ultimately referenced as The Warren Report. These are the thousands of pages of testimony and evidence, which to this day there are skeptics, especially given recent revelations regarding the CIA, methodology and such. This report is of great significance during the latter half of the 20th Century that no library should be without. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $720
Lot 77		John Kennedy, F. Collection: Kennedy of Two 50th Anniversary Half Dollar Sets and One Set Including the Robert F. Kennedy $1 Memorial Coin. Fine collection of John F. Kennedy Anniversary Half-Dollar Silver Coin Collection. Included is the boxed set of four which includes the proof, reverse proof, uncirculated and the enhanced uncirculated coins. Also included is a separate two piece uncirculated set. Finally there is the uncirculated Robert F. Kennedy Silver Dollar Commemorative Coin which is boxed together with the matte finish Kennedy half dollar. Coins are 90% silver. Mint collection with all paperwork. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144