Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 31

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Eagles

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 978		1799 $10 Capped Bust. Sharpness of MS-60 plus. Signs of cleaning with hairlines and light marks on both sides. Well struck with excellent detail and plenty of luster remains. This early eagle has an excellent look and will fit nicely into any type set. Estimated Value $16,000 - 17,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 979		1799 $10 Capped Bust. Large obverse stars. SEGS graded MS-60 Expert Right Obverse Field Repair. Our grade is Sharpness of AU repaired. Regardless, this coin has a pleasing look with its rich honey golden surfaces which are lightly toned (PCGS # 8562) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,200
Lot 980		1840 $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Rich golden-orange in color this is a very pleasing high grade example for this date. The strike is complete and the luster is still considerable around the protected areas of the devices. NGC reports 9 in this grade with only 3 rated better (PCGS # 8581) . Estimated Value $2,600 - 2,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 981		1845 $10 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-62. Well struck in natural greenish color gold with plenty of mint luster present. We note some minor hairlines and thus our grade is MS-60. A scarce low mintage date that is seldom found even at the AU level (PCGS # 8592) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,763
Lot 982		1853 $10 Liberty. 3 over 2. PCGS graded MS-61 P.Q. An incredible strictly Brilliant Uncirculated example of this popular "Guide Book" overdate variety. This beauty boasts of a full strike with intense frosty mint luster and rich yellow gold in color. This coin has been resting in a private coin collection for decades and has just now been sent to PCGS for certification. This is a discovery coin and is the only Mint State coin certified by PCGS. NGC reports only 1 coin at the Mint State level as MS-62. We would love to match this coin up with the NGC specimen as we feel this coin is of Premium Quality for the designated grade. A fantastic find for the gold eagle specialist. Pop of 1 with none better (PCGS # 8611) . Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $17,825
Lot 983		1860 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Well struck and toned with traces of luster still present around the devices. In an old green label holder. PCGS reports 10 at this level with 12 rated better (PCGS # 8631) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 984		1860-O $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. A handsome example, loaded with luster and lightly toned. A very high grade example of the last New Orleans $10 struck prior to the Civil War. Of the 11,000 minted, most seen are in much lower grade, Very Fine specimens being the rule. This memorable specimen represents a significant opportunity for the date collector. NGC reports 15 with 4 rated better (PCGS # 98631) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,750
Lot 985		1862 $10 Liberty. Proof 64 Cameo. A wonderful example, in fact, incredible! The surfaces are a warm yellow gold with all the devices nice and frosty. The mirror fields are watery, slighty dished and fully mirrored. A few trivial marks scattered about along with a reverse scratch near the D in TEN D (possibly present during minting), a good diagnostic reference for future identification. The proof mintage for this year was a mere 35 pieces with probably fewer than half that amount actually delivered. The best estimates today are that perhaps a dozen or so are known of which two are ensconced in institutions, the Smithsonian and the American Numismatic Society. As far as choice proof examples are known, this coin is in an elite class with six others. PCGS reports 6 in this grade with none higher. Removed from its "slab" this coin is accompanied by a PCGS tag as PR-64 Cameo (PCGS # 8798) . Estimated Value $40,000 - 45,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $47,150
Lot 986		1866-S $10 Liberty. With motto. NGC graded AU-50. A pleasing example of this very elusive issue exhibiting a warm golden glow. Only 11,500 coins were struck. "Prohibitively rare in EF" writes Walter Breen and thus an important offering that should attract bidder attention. NGC reports 14 at this level with 8 in AU-53, 6 in AU-55 and 2 in AU-58. Undoubtedly, these numbers include multiple submissions of the same coin. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 987		1868-S $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Well struck for the issue. The surfaces are relatively clean for such a large coin, though we note a circulation mark on the lower part of the bust. This specimen is uncleaned having color that is pale golden orange with attractive light tone. Breen-6957, "prohibitively rare above VF." Pop 19 with 13 in AU-58. No mint state examples have been graded by either service. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 988		1868-S $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. This reconstruction era date/mint combination has a low mintage of only 13,500. This usually weakly struck issue shows only slight softness on the high points. Circulation marks as one would expect for the grade. Bright yellow gold color with some light peach tone within protected areas. Breen-6957, "Very rare (and) prohibitively rare above VF." From about the mid-1850s to the end of the 1870s, the mintages of gold eagles were, with an exception or two, quite low. For the collector interested in US gold, concentration within this quarter century would provide quite a challenge and great fun during the quest. Pop 19, with 13 in AU-58. No mint state examples has been graded by either service. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 989		1871-CC $10 Liberty. ANACS graded EF-45. A decent strike with plenty of detail still present. Honey color gold in appearance with light to moderate abrasions. Traces of original mint luster still adheres to the protected areas about the devices. Only 8085 pieces were struck, as with other early Carson City mint issues, they circulated mainly in the region and saw heavy usage. Of the surviving examples, nearly all are in much lower grade, in fact, the Elisaberg specimen was EF-40. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 990		1874-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. The CC mintmark is lightly struck as normally seen with this issue, though full and visible. The color is very pale orange gold. Mintage of only 16,767. Breen-6979, "Prohibitively rare above VF." The present specimen is considerably above VF and would seem to provide an unusual opportunity for the Carson City specialist or date collector. Pop 8, with 7 in 55 and just one in MS-65. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 991		1874-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded EF-45. A decent strike with a much clearer mint mark than usually seen. Lustrous light yellow gold and an exceptional high grade example for this rare issue. NGC reports 42 in this grade with 12 in AU-50, 9 in AU-53, 7 in AU-55 and 1 in MS-65. Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 992		1874-CC $10 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-30. A pleasing example of this rare issue with remarkably clean surfaces and rims throughout. As typical for virtually all authentic pieces of this issue, a slightly weak strike. A total of 16,767 were struck. "Prohibitively rare above VF," notes Walter Breen and this coin with its remarkably clean surfaces, certainly ranks among the better survivors (PCGS # 8670) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 993		1875-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. With a mintage of only 7,715, here is one of the key dates to the entire gold eagle series or a specialized collection of Carson City mint coinage. This usually weakly struck issue is somewhat above average as the strike is fairly decent, with only a bit of softness above the brow and on the lower portions of the eagle on the reverse. The color is a soft orangy yellow gold having been gently washed at some time in the past. Breen-6981, "prohibitively rare" (above VF). Pop 5, with 2 in 55, 1 in 58, 1 in 60 and 1 in 63 (PCGS # 8673) . Estimated Value $17,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $13,800
Lot 994		1875-CC $10 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-35. This rare Carson City date was produced only to the level of 7,715 pieces. It was fairly well struck and acquired circulation marks expected for the assigned grade. Breen-6981 as "Very rare." (PCGS # 8673) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,300
Lot 995		1876-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded EF-45. A highly attractive example in natural orangish color gold with some deeper tones about the extreme borders. Only 4,696 examples were struck and relatively few were saved and most were probably melted. When offered, this coin is usually see in much lower grade. NGC reports 26 in this grade with 4 in AU-50, 9 in AU-53, 3 in AU-55 and 2 in AU-58. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 996		1876-CC $10 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40. Here is an important key date to the Carson City mint gold eagle series, with only 4,696 minted. This pleasant specimen is nicely struck and attractively toned in orange gold. Housed in an old green label PCGS holder. Pop 17 with 31 finer. There have been no mint state coins graded by either of the 2 major services (PCGS # 8675) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,100
Lot 997		1878-CC $10 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-35. An important key date with a very low mintage of only 3,244. It has a quite pleasant appearance with honest even wear and a bit of light russet tone. Breen-6990 as "Very rare." If this wonderful historical artifact could only talk…what fascinating tales it might tell of its travels throughout the Old West! (PCGS # 8681) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,370
Lot 998		1880 $10 Liberty. Both VF-20 Cleaned. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 8687) . Estimated Value $350 - 375. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $414
Lot 999		1881-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck with considerable mint frost remaining and perhaps fewer contact marks than one would expect at this grade level. Low mintage of only 24,015. Breen-7016, "Very rare above AU." Pop 14, with 24 in 62 and 1 in 64. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 1000		1882-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck with bright yellow gold luster and quite frosty in appearance. Only 6,764 coins were made and most pieces appearing on the market today are in much lower grades. Walter Breen states that this issue is "prohibitively rare above EF". We totally agree as virtually the entire mintage was immediately placed into circulation and recieved considerable usage. NGC reports 30 in this grade with only 1 better as MS-62. Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1001		1882-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Sharply struck with mint luster still residing within the protected areas. A lovely high grade and problem-free example of an issue that is seldom seen better. Only 6,764 struck, most remaining are in much lower grade with only a few known in mint state. NGC reports 36 at this level with 30 in AU-58 and 1 in MS-62. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 1002		1882-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Nicely struck with some mint frost within the protected areas. Very low mintage of only 6,764 and quite rare in this grade. Pop 36, with 30 in AU-58 and 1 coin in MS-62. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 1003		1883 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. A frosty mint example in rich orange color gold with pale olive highlights. PCGS reports 52 with 4 better by a point (PCGS # 8699) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1004		1883-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. This attractive specimen is sharply struck and retains some original mint luster. Mintage was low at only 12,000. Rare this nice. Pop 13, with 2 in 60 and 1 in 61. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,888
Lot 1005		1884-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck and frosty. Very low mintage of only 9,925. Another attractive key date Carson City mint specimen from this impressive collection. Pop 53 with 3 in 60 and 1 in 61. Estimated Value $4,400 - 4,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 1006		1884-S $10 Gold Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck, particularly on the reverse where each scale of the eagle's claws are fully discernable. Lustrous with a pale honey gold color. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 1007		1889 $10 Liberty. SEGS graded Proof 63 Cameo Obverse Scratch. This proof specimen is sharply struck and bright. In addition to an undulating production lint mark above the bust, we note contact marks and hairlines on both sides, as well as an unfortunate scratch about one inch long along the bottom of the obverse, from the lower left star through the right part of the bust to the second lowest star on the right. 1889 is a key year in the Liberty gold eagle series. A total of only 4,485 business strikes and a miniscule 45 proofs were produced. Very rare. Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1008		1891-CC $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. A boldly struck beauty screaming with intense frosty mint luster. In fact, it has the look of a choice high grade 1901-S! PCGS reports only 2 at this level with none higher. Although relatively common in lower grades and certainly obtainable in the lower Mint State grades, this beauty is a candidate for finest known (PCGS # 8720) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1009		1892 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. A well struck frosty mint example in honey color gold. NGC reports 337 with 28 better. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 1010		1892 $10 Liberty. Sharpness of VF. Bright from a cleaning and very likely used as jewelry (PCGS # 8721) . Estimated Value $180 - 200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $276
Lot 1011		1892-CC $10 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-63. A lustrous frosty mint specimen with some light scattered contact marks, our grade is MS-61 or 62. Always in demand and quite scarce in the Mint State grades (PCGS # 8722) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,680
Lot 1012		1893-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck and frosty and very close to the full Mint State level. Only 14,000 struck and the last of the Carson City Mint issues. A rare and much underrated issue. NGC reports 29 at this level with 4 in MS-60, 3 in MS-61 and 1 in MS-62 (PCGS # 8726) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,800
Lot 1013		1893-O $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. A pleasing frosty mint example exhibiting golden-orange luster. Only 17,000 were struck. Pop of 142 with 12 in MS-63 and none better (PCGS # 8727) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
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Lot 1015		1901-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65. Superbly struck with great cartwheel luster (PCGS # 8749) . Estimated Value $3,400 - 3,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 1016		1901-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64 P.Q. Ablaze with full mint bloom color. Recently found in France (PCGS # 8749) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 1017		1901-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64 P.Q. Ablaze with full mint bloom color. Recently found in France (PCGS # 8749) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 1018		1901-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Excellent strike and luster (PCGS # 8749) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,581
Lot 1019		1901-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Sharply struck and lustrous (PCGS # 8749) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1020		1903-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Virtually full mint luster with a few scratches on reverse (PCGS # 8754) . Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $384