Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 122

June 13-16 Pre-Long Beach Auction

Hair Half Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 632		1795 LM-8. Rarity-3. NGC graded VF-20. Nice even pewter gray fields offset by lighter dove gray devices on both sides. Scarce as a type coin and this one offers nice eye appeal and good surfaces, and the Flowing Hair design was only issued in 1794 and 1795. Only 86,416 struck. Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,880
Lot 633		1796. LIKERTY. LM-1. Rarity-3. PCGS graded MS-64. Here is an incredible example of what is clearly one of the scarcest type coins to find in any grade. Remarkably, it is on the cusp of gem condition! The color is quite attractive with a blend of light golden patina near the rims, while the centers are silver white. The strike is unbelievable for this early and often crudely struck issue, as here is a coin with full definition on Liberty's upper most curls, as well as full breast feathers on the eagle. The depth of the strike is all the more amazing when one considers how cracked and clashed both dies were at the time this one was struck. How it survived in such exceptional condition is a mystery, but here it is. The Draped Bust, Small Eagle design was struck for only two short years for half dimes--1796 and 1797. No half dimes were struck again until 1800, when the Heraldic Eagle design was used. Thus there are precious few of these Small Eagle coins around today. The vast majority known, again there aren't that many to begin with--are well worn and many are damaged or bent due to their small size and thin planchets. Close examination of this glorious coin will find a matrix of die cracks combined with mirror images of the opposing die clashed into the fields, primarily the palm leaves in the right obverse field, and Liberty's bust and hair showing all around through the reverse wreath. This is a magnificent example in so many ways, as it captures the potential quality produced at the Philadelphia Mint in its earliest days, shows the efficiency of using dies well beyond their initial cracks and clashes, displays the wonderful microquality of engraving on such a tiny die, and yet all the design elements work in a most elegant and cohesive fashion to produce this incredible 1796 half dime. This is one of the finer examples known of this prized and elusive issue, and a coin that any specialist will always be proud to own. A hint of light gold tone. Boldly struck with reflective fields. Only 10,230 struck. Pop 4; 3 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 67, 1 in 67+. (PCGS # 4254) Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 634		1800 LM-1. Rarity-3. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck, in fact double struck on the reverse, with just a slight shift but enough to show clear doubling on the ribbon motto. Lovely antique gold and russet toning on both sides, with light silver in portions of the fields and on the devices. An important offering as rarely are these early silver coins found in Mint condition, and nicely toned on both sides. This is a later die state with a minor die break seen below the 00 of the date. An impressive coin for the astute collector. Only 40,000 struck. Pop 19; 19 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4264) Estimated Value $13,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 635		1801. LM-2, Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-61. This is a rare and desirable early Draped Bust half dime in Mint State. Precious few survive this nice as virtually all of these circulated, usually into much lower grades before being saved. The obverse shows a sharp strike, particularly on Liberty's hair curls, and this despite a long arcing crack through the left side of the die along the back of Liberty's hair, crossing through the date at 18. For the reverse the surfaces are pleasing with a few light marks noted when carefully studied, and there is a minor planchet flaw caused when the early Philadelphia Mint was rolling out thie planchet, with a small fleck of slag or debris leftover which was rolled into the planchet, somewhat hidden by the shield design. Nice light gold tone with areas of russet gold blended in. Mostly well struck. Only 27,760 struck. Pop 2; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 67. Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 636		1801 LM-2. Rarity-4. NGC graded AU-55. An untoned example that shows strong definition on Liberty's hair and the eagle too. The fields and devices show minor handling marks from limited circulation as one would expect. Splendid antique gold and gray on both sides. 1801 half dimes are quite rare in any grade as few were struck and far fewer survive today. Finding an example even approaching mint state like this coin--requires considerable patience and the ability to jump when offered. A condition rarity this nice! Only 27,760 struck. Pop 2; 5 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 637		1831. PCGS graded EF-40. Even toning on both sides (PCGS # 4278) Estimated Value $110 - 120 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $151
Lot 638		1832. PCGS graded VF-35. Nicely toned (PCGS # 4279) Estimated Value $90 - 100 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $132
Lot 639		1834. NGC graded MS-66+. Well struck with nice even toning that displays pale golden russet, spanning the entire coin. Boldly struck with all of Liberty's curls well formed and complete. The surfaces are wonderfully clean and free of any signs of contact. An outstanding example for the type of date collector. Fantastic quality in every way. Pop 1; 10 finer, 8 in 67, 1 in 67 Star, 1 in 68. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 640		1834. LM-4, Rarity 1. NGC graded MS-66. Boldly struck with nice even toning of light gold with slighter deeper toning on the right side of the obverse. Fully struck throughout, with strong curls on Liberty, and all the feathers sharp on the eagle. Interesting die state with a thin die crack spanning the obverse through Liberty's bust and face. Impressive quality for the numismatist. Pop 4; only 1 example graded finer in 68 at NGC for the variety. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 641		1837. NGC graded MS-66. A nice white coin with strong luster and abundant eye appeal. There is a thin die crack down the pole and another crack through the rock. First year of issue, and the No Stars type was only issued in limited quantities. A glorious example for the numismatist. Pop 83; 20 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,840
Lot 642		1838-O. No stars. NGC graded MS-63. Nicely toned on both sides. A very scarce date in high grades. A lovely coin which offers delicate dove gray toning over lustrous fields and a solid strike on the devices. A two year type coin, and this New Orleans issue is truly rare in all grades, this choice mint state piece will really attract attention as this quality is virtually unheard of for this date! Don't miss out of you have been looking for a really charming example of this rarity. Only 70,000 struck. Pop 2; 4 finer, 3 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,500
Lot 643		1847. NGC graded MS-67. Fully white and flashy, with outstanding eye appeal for the luster and superb gem surfaces. Well struck with semi reflective fields that ware wonderfully free of handling marks. Definitely one of the very finest seen, and topped by just a single specimen seen by NGC. Pop 2; only 1 example graded finer in 68 at NGC. Estimated Value $2,800 - 2,900 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,960
Lot 644		1853. Arrows. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC. PQ. Well struck and lightly toned (PCGS # 4356) Estimated Value $120 - 130 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $168
Lot 645		1854. Arrows. NGC graded MS-67. Boldly struck with light hint of gold tone with gorgeous surfaces and preservation. This is an important type coin with the Arrows at date and this issue is seldom found so well preserved and attractive. An opportunity for the specialist! Pop 4; tied for the finest examples graded at NGC, only 1 example graded higher at PCGS in 67+. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 646		1856. PCGS graded Proof 66. Lovely golden toning with flashes of mirrored silver fields around the stars and devices, the deeper toning is noted in the fields. This is a rare issue in Proof, as so few were made and approximately 40 survive in all. Well struck and preserved. Only 50 pieces issued. Pop 1; 4 finer, 1 in 66 Cameo, 3 in 66+ Cameo. (PCGS # 4434) Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 647		1856. PCGS graded Proof 65. CAC. PQ. Well struck with lovely blue and gold toning with areas of antique russet splashed in the right side of the obverse. These early proofs were stuck in limited numbers and precious few survived in top grades like this, and as such are extremely desirable for collectors to pursue. A simply lovely coin that has everything going for it, rarity, toning and quality! Only 50 pieces struck. Pop 2; 6 finer, 1 in 65 Cameo, 1 in 66, 1 in 66 Cameo, 3 in 66+ Cameo. (PCGS # 4434) Estimated Value $7,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 648		1857. NGC graded Proof 66. A hint of light blue and gold tone on both sides, with the fields showing lighter silver shades and flashy reflectivity. Boldly struck and perfectly preserved. The strike is so sharp there is a fin or knife edge around virtually the entire reverse, a feature often seen on these well crafted proof coins. Only 70 struck, and this is one of the finer examples. Pop 7; 3 finer, 1 in 66 Cameo, 1 in 67, 1 in 67 Star Cameo. Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000 *This coin contains the COIN WORLD PLUS sticker. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 649		1858. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck and white. Pop 57; 35 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $500 - 550 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $660
Lot 650		1861. PCGS graded AU-50. Light grey toning (PCGS # 4379) Estimated Value $50 - 60 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $96
Lot 651		1865. PCGS graded Proof 67. Wonderful rainbow toning on both sides which shows as royal blue at the rims with sky blue portions too, then vibrant russet gold in the fields. The centers are satiny gold and silver frost. A tough date with a low mintage in proof as well as a tiny mintage for circulation, keeping collector interest high when any example of this date appears, especially one like this in superb gem! Gorgeous quality and exceptional eye appeal. Sure looks better than PF-67. Only 500 struck. Pop 1; 2 finer in 67 Cameo. (PCGS # 4448) Estimated Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 652		1867. PCGS graded Proof 66. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 625 struck. Pop 21; only 5 finer in 67 for regular Proof at PCGS. (PCGS # 4450) Estimated Value $800 - 850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,050