Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 51

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Gold Certificates - Large

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2590		1907, $10 Gold Certificate. PCGS Currency Choice About New 55. . Fr-1169. . KL-438. This lovely gold certificate appears to be a Gem at first glance (and was so described when last sold at public auction), but there is a very light center fold and the serial numbers appear to have been re-embossed. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 2591		1922, $10 Gold Certificate. PCGS Currency Very Fine 30PPQ. . Fr-1173. . KL-442. Problem-free and fully original. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $293
Lot 2592		1922, $10 Gold Certificate. PMG Very Fine 25. . Fr-1173. . KL-442. Pleasing and original, with all the aspects of a premium note for the assigned grade. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 2593		1922, $10 Gold Certificate. PCGS Currency Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-1173a. . KL-442a. This "a" variety has smaller serial numbers than normal, and is about three or four times scarcer than notes with the normal larger serial numbers. With a single fold, this note is kept from a much higher grade. Fully original. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 2594		1882, $20 Gold Certificate. PMG Net Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-1176. . KL-553. Less than two dozen known examples comprise the entire census of known examples of this rare number, and this piece is near the top of the list in condition. It has a fer minor repairs that are mostly visible from the back, but the face is flawless in appearance. The PMG insert remarks "Great Color," a statement with which we heartily agree. Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2595		1882, $20 Gold Certificate. CGA Fine 12, Trimmed. . Fr-1176. . KL-553. A second example of this rare number, this example has some minor splits and repairs but is an acceptable example given the rarity. With rare numbered notes continually in demand, expect a spirited bidding battle between budget-minded collectors for this one. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 2596		1882, $20 Gold Certificate. PCGS Currency Very Fine 30PPQ. . Fr-1178. . KL-555. Splendid in every respect, this piece is fully original and is unmolested as many examples of this type are pressed and washed to "improve" their appearance. The colors are vivid and bright, and the margins are lovely all the way around. Worthy of a premium bid. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 2597		1905, $20 Gold Certificate. PCGS Currency Apparent Fine 12. . Fr-1180. . KL-557. Even in low grades, one can see what is meant by the "Technicolor" nickname that this design type has carried for many years. This one has a couple of small repaired areas at the bottom edge and the back is oxidized as usual, but it really doesn't face up all that bad and is an eminently affordable example of a design type that can run five or even six figures in top grades. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 2598		1906, $20 Gold Certificate. PCGS Currency Very Fine 35PPQ. . Fr-1185. . KL-562. This is a perfectly original example that faces up much nicer than the assigned grade. It displays generous traces of embossing despite the modest circulation, and the colors have lost none of their vivd brightness. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 2599		1922, $20 Gold Certificate. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66EPQ. . Fr-1187. . KL-564. An outstanding example of a popular type note, with fresh paper and inks, bold originality, and a colorful gold back that is always impressive in top grade. It has broad, even margins and even the silk paper fibers are vibrant. Ideal for a high grade type or design set. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,313
Lot 2600		1922, $20 Gold Certificate. PCGS Currency Gem New 66. . Fr-1187. . KL-564. This lovely Gold Twenty has broad, even margins, bright paper, bold inks, and an impressive gold back that blasts from the paper. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2601		1922, $20 Gold Certificate. PCGS Currency Very Fine 20. . Fr-1187. . KL-564. An attractive $20 with a bright gold back. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 2602		1882, $50 Gold Certificate. PCGS Currency Fine 12. . Fr-1194. . KL-699. A solid Fine example of this scarcer number, with good color and decent body for the grade. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 2603		1882, $50 Gold Certificate. PCGS Currency Apparent Fine 12. . Fr-1197. . KL-702. There are several small repairs at the bottom edge that were discerned by the PCGS Currency experts, otherwise this $50 Gold note faces up quite well for the assigned grade. Nice circulated examples of this type are seldom seen anymore at shows or at auctions. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 2604		1913, $50 Gold Certificate. CGA Very Fine 20. . Fr-1199. . KL-704. Solid for the grade, with a couple of trivial margin tears at left mentioned only for accuracy. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 2605		1922, $50 Gold Certificate, Mule. PCGS Currency Very Fine 25. . Fr-1200a. A solid mid-grade $50 gold, with the scarcer mule back plate position and smaller serial numbers. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 2606		1922, $100 Gold Certificate. PCGS Currency Very Fine 25. . Fr-1215. . KL-827. A solid circulated gold C-note, with bright colors and good overall eye appeal. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,121