Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 126

February 14-15 Coin Auction

Small Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 302		1856, S-3. PCGS graded VF-25. CAC. Only 634 struck. This one shows attractive medium copper brown surfaces, a solid strike and smooth wear on the high points. A key issue which has remained elusive and popular since the time they were issued in 1856. A rarity in all grades! Pop 1; 11 finer at PCGS for the variety. Estimated Value $9,500 - 10,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,600
Lot 303		Partial Set of Flying Eagle and Indian Cents 1857-1909. All housed in a deluxe Whitman album. Includes some better dates: 1864-L, 1867/7, 1908-S. As usual, the later dates are quite nice. Estimated Value $350 - UP View details	Realized $930
Lot 304		1863. PCGS Genuine, spot removed - UNC Detail. A nice looking example (PCGS # 2067) Estimated Value $60 - 70 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $108
Lot 305		1864. Copper-nickel. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC. A nice looking example with lustrous fields and a solid strike (PCGS # 2070) Estimated Value $275 - 300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $360
Lot 306		1864. Bronze. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. This beauty exhibits loading golden iridescent yellow and red colors. The strike is precise and bold as expected for a Proof, and the surfaces are outstanding too, with full reflectivity and ample mint color remaining. 1864 was a transitional year for the Indian cent, the initial output continued with the copper (75%) and nickel (25%) planchets, thicker and more of a lighter silver color overall, then came the bronze planchets which are 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Last but not least the designer James B. Longacre's tiny initial "L" was added to the ribbon near the bottom feather on the headdress. For this bronze version, only 150 were struck. Pop 41; 19 finer for PRRB at PCGS, 17 in 66, 2 in 67. (PCGS # 2277) Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,280
Lot 307		1869. EF-45. Cleaned and retoned to a pleasing reddish-brown. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $336
Lot 308		1877. NGC graded AU Details, Cleaned. Has a nice please look with just light wear on the high points, and smooth fields. The cleaning evidence is minimal. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 309		1884. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Reddish-violet iridescence. A scarcer issue and early date that should not be overlooked. Impressive quality too. Only 3,942 struck. Housed in an Old Green Holder (PCGS # 2340) Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $408
Lot 310		1885. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Uniform violet-brown on obverse, some mint red on reverse. Only 3,790 struck (PCGS # 2342) Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $456
Lot 311		1886. Variety 2. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Brilliant violet and red colors. Much scarcer than the Variety 1 in Proof grades. Only 4,290 struck. Pop 20; 6 finer for PRRB at PCGS, 1 in 65+, 5 in 66. (PCGS # 92346) Estimated Value $1,250 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,800
Lot 312		1887. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Brown faded hues of green and violet iridescence. Only 2,960 struck (PCGS # 2348) Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $480
Lot 313		1892. NGC graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Brilliant sunset colors and pleasing to the eye. Only 2,745 struck. Estimated Value $250 - 275 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $456
Lot 314		1897. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Lovely red and brown iridescent toning. Only 1,938 struck (PCGS # 2379) Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $360
Lot 315		1899. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Light brown on obverse, darker on reverse. Only 2,031 struck. Housed in an Old Green Holder (PCGS # 2385) Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $348
Lot 316		1901. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Uniform reddish-brown. Only 1,985 struck (PCGS # 2390) Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $384
Lot 317		1904. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Deepening faded red mint iridescence. Only 1,817 struck. Pop 12; 9 finer in 66 for PRBN at PCGS. (PCGS # 2399) Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $408
Lot 318		1905. NGC graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Beautiful pale blue and light brown iridescent tone. Excellent quality for the grade and a solid example of this issue in every way. Only 2,152 struck. Estimated Value $350 - 400 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $432
Lot 319		1906. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. A brilliant fiery mint red specimen. Sparkling and bright, just the way a collector wants these to look and grade. Only 1,725 struck. Pop 33; 43 finer for PRRD at PCGS. (PCGS # 2407) Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $540
Lot 320		1909. NGC graded Proof 66 Red Cameo. A superb fully red cameo gem! Only 2,175 struck. This is the final year of Indian cent production, the ever popular style that was soon to be replaced with the Lincoln cent later in mid 1909. Few examples offer both the red color with the desirable Cameo contrast, particularly so well preserved. A highlight coin for the advanced specialist. Pop 2; tied for the finest Red Cameo examples graded at NGC. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,840
Lot 321		3-piece lot of High Grade Indian Cents. Consists of: 1890, 1896, 1897. Each ACG graded MS-65 Red. Our grade is MS-63 to 64 Fiery Mint Red. Estimated Value $150 - UP View details	Realized $408
Lot 322		1909-S VDB. Sharpness of VG, however some scratches on both sides. Estimated Value $300 - 325 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $432
Lot 323		1909-S and 1931-D. Both VF-20. A few minor rim marks. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $80 - 90 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $123
Lot 324		1993 Lincoln Head. NGC graded Mint Error MS-66, Overstruck on 1993P 10C, Double Denomination. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,415