Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 8

Coin and Currency Auction

U.S. $5 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3999		1795. Small eagle. Miller-2, Breen 1-B, Rarity-4. . M-2. NGC graded MS-62. This one boasts prooflike fields and satiny luster on the devices. The fields do show minor hairlines, as expected for the grade, but the coin does have abundant eye appeal. Fully struck with excellent feather details on the eagle, the only sign of weakness is on his lower leg. Bold on all the stars and Liberty, with no weakness on the obverse. Further, this coin shows no adjustment marks on either side. If you need a high grade type coin of this early gold coin, then take a look to see if this coin suits your wants. In NGC holder #1294520-013. Estimated Value $50,000-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 4000		1800 $5 Capped Bust. . M-42. PCGS graded MS-62. Toned with copper colors in the stars. Moderate handling marks on both sides and with a nick on Liberty's nose tip and chin. Hairlines are noted in the fields. Sharply struck and otherwise well preserved. Early gold in full mint state is rare, and seldom encountered. Check this one out to see if it will fit in your collection. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4001		1803. 3 over 2. Miller-57. Breen-1-D, Rarity-2. . M-57. PCGS graded MS-63. One of just 14 so graded by PCGS, with only 19 graded higher. An extremely rare coin in any grade of mint state, especially rare in choice condition as offered here. Flashy luster and well struck devices combine to enhance this rare piece. Further, the fields and devices show only minimal handling marks. We note the reverse die is a late state, it was probably lapped, then cracked through the left wing to rim, down through the eagle, top leaf in the branch through the E of AMERICA. The obverse does not show the crack through the date, but has delicate die cracks through LIBERTY at the top and others connecting several stars on the obverse. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 4002		1806 $5 Capped Bust. Pointed top 6. . M-75. MS-60. Light handling marks and a few hairlines in the fields from a cleaning. This is a curious die variety with the first star stuck in as an afterthought. On the reverse there is a rim break at the top. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4003		1806. Round top 6, 7 X 6 stars. Breen-6448, B-5E, Rarity-3-. PCGS graded MS-64. A very high end example of this date, only 25 have been graded this high, with a single coin graded higher by PCGS. Well struck on the obverse devices, and the only area of softness is noted around the lower and left side dentils of the obverse, caused by minor adjustment marks in that area. On the reverse, there is some very minor weakness on the shield, but the balance of the devices are sharp. Outstanding luster and surfaces, which make this coin truly exceptional, considering the period it was made. A sparkling jewel which will entice any specialist. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,400
Lot 4004		1807 $5 Capped Bust. . M-87. AU-50. A scarce variety that is seldom seen in any grade. This one has been cleaned and retoned with delicate coppery tones in the stars and peripheral lettering. Luster remains in the fields. There is a faint die crack from the rim to the top of Liberty's cap. As Miller notes in his book on Half Eagles, supervision must have been lax at the Mint, as these show extensive rust which continues to spread through the dies life, indicating the dies were not properly greased and stored in the humid Philadelphia climate. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 4005		1807 $5 Capped Bust. . M-91. AU-58. While called Rarity-8 in the recent Robert W. Miller, Sr., book on half eagles, we agree with the author who notes that more of this variety will likely be attributed once people carefully check their examples of Breen 4-C. The date shows clear double punching on the 1 and the 0. On the reverse, the diagnostic of AME and RI touching, combined with the faint mark up from the left shield point to the star above make for positive identification that this is not Breen's reverse "C". It appears that the Bass coin, 10/99:784 was also this variety. A bit soft on the left side of the eagle's wing, and with minor scuffs on Liberty, but well preserved overall with mint fresh luster. Free of adjustment marks and a rare offering, which could possibly remain very rare. Only time will tell. Estimated Value $3,500-UP. View details	Realized $4,370
Lot 4006		1809/8 $5 Capped Draped Bust. . M-108. NGC graded AU-55. This one is lightly circulated, and with minor hairlines on both sides. No bumps or other problems. Satiny in appearance. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 4007		1811 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Tall 5. Sharpness of EF-40 but burnished. With sharp details on the devices, but the surfaces have been burnished giving the coin a polished appearance. The reeding is weak on the upper obverse. Sharply struck by clashed dies. A scarce type coin. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details	Unsold
Lot 4008		1812 $5 Capped Draped Bust. . M-118. NGC graded MS-62. Satiny mint luster in the fields and fairly well struck by the dies. Minor hairlines from handling and perhaps a gentle cleaning. There are some minor tick marks below Liberty's ear, and most of the fields show scuffs and other signs of contact. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 4009		1818. Miller-123, Rarity-6. . M-123. PCGS graded MS-65. Clearly the Finest known of this variety this coin stands alone in MS-65 in the PCGS Population Report, in fact there are no MS-64s graded, and only six in MS-63. The obverse boasts glowing original mint frost and a hint of coppery toning, similar on the reverse, which retains its original luster and mint bloom. As to the strike, it is sharp on the obverse, with the reverse a touch weak at the center, probably because of the bisecting die crack that starts near the 5 in the denomination, and continues up to the second S of STATES. Another crack is noted through the base of AMERICA to the D. Close examination reveals few signs of handling, even on the devices, save for the most minute contact ticks. An impressive example of this rare type, and worthy of the finest collection. In PCGS holder #6561403. Estimated Value $45,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $51,750
Lot 4010		1823. Miller-146, High Rarity-5. . M-146. PCGS graded MS-63 HW Bass, Jr. Coll. A cameo of Liberty in bright yellow gold against the reflective prooflike fields. We note a hint of coppery toning near the date, otherwise all is bright and fresh. Some scattered hairlines on both sides, always seen on the delicate mirror surfaces. There are a couple of small chatter marks behind the eagle's head, and these will continue to identify this coin. Only a single die pair was used in 1823, and all coins of this type are considered rare. Locating a mint state example can take years of patience. Only 3 or so graded by PCGS, with just 2 coins graded higher (both MS-64) for the date. Boldly struck on the devices, including the stars and even the eagle's claws. An important rarity that will no doubt feature high in any collection it graces. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. Ex: Rarcoa's sale of April, 1968: 204; Rowe & Brownlee, May 7, 1969; Bowers and Merena's Bass Sale II, October 1999: 817. View details	Unsold
Lot 4011		1832. Square base 2, 13 stars. Miller-164, 4 Known. . M-164. PCGS graded AU-50. An extremely rare variety, only 4 are known, and this is the second auction appearance that we know of. The only other auction appearance of this variety was the Norweb coin, a "burnished" AU-50. None were offered in the massive Harry Bass, Jr., holdings which have flooded the market the past few years. As a date, these are seldom found in any grade, apparently the entire mintage was melted, and just a handful survived. With the recent publication of United States Half Eagle Gold Coins 1795- 1834 by Robert W. Miller, Sr. this rare variety was first published widely. The obverse has 13 stars, with the fourth star sharply recut. On the reverse, the period after the D in the denomination is way to the right, and the middle arrow points to the center of the I in AMERICA. Furthermore, unlike the burnished Norweb coin, this is a very desirable and lovely example. The strike is sharp and full, with each star brought up well, as are the feathers on the eagle and the curls on Liberty. This one has been off the market for some years and still resides in the old small style PCGS holder. Orange gold in color, with light copper toning around the periphery. A foremost opportunity for the gold specialist, and a coin that deserves a runaway price. Estimated Value $7,500-UP. View details	Realized $12,363
Lot 4012		1834 $5 Classic Head. Crosslet 4. EF-40 Cleaned. Cleaned and perhaps polished a bit. Well struck and preserved, with few problems from circulation. One for the type collector. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 4013		1840 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Reflective in the fields and well struck. As always, the surfaces show numerous tiny ticks from handling and circulation Still bright and lustrous and worthy of a high end date set. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4014		1842-C. Small date. NGC graded AU-58. An extremely rare coin in high grade, only 4,595 were struck (Breen), and some of those were melted for assay pieces. The die broke on March 22, 1842 and many of the known examples show a sharp die break at the top of the obverse. This is apparently an earlier strike, as no sign of the die break, or crack, is yet visible. Better than the coin offered in the recent Bass Sale (Best offered PCGS AU-53), and even the lovely example offered in Bowers and Merena's November 1998 Sale (NGC AU-55), both of which were the late die state with the obverse rim cud. Breen notes this date is prohibitively rare above EF. A review of the last decade of auctions notes only one coin tied, that PCGS AU-58 which was sold in January 1999 by Heritage at the FUN Sale for $77,625. Both the Heritage specimen and this coin are the early die state, and are obviously comparable in grade, surfaces and overall quality. Long known as the rarest collectible Charlotte Mint gold coin (behind the ultra rare 1849-C open wreath gold dollar) the only finer example is the MS-62 piece in the Paul Dingler Collection (Ex: Elrod). Certainly one of the highlights of any gold collection, this coin will be the crowning glory of the most advanced set of half eagles. The delicate mirror fields show scattered ticks from brief circulation, but there is very little wear on the upper hair of Liberty or on the reverse eagle. Tied with at least one other as the second finest known of the date and a beautiful example for the connoisseur. In NGC holder #1610251-001. Estimated Value $60,000 - 70,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4015		1842-D $5 Liberty. Small date. ICG graded EF-45. This one has rather heavy circulation marks, but remains in high grade. The stars have central radial lines, but the obverse die must have been lapped before this one was struck, as the stars are very shallow. Scarce and in demand. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 4016		1843-O $5 Liberty. Large letters. NGC graded AU-58. One of the finest of this date to survive, only 3 have been so graded by NGC, and just 2 coins graded higher (both MS-64) by that service. Similar numbers at PCGS. Prooflike and reflective fields, which show every tiny contact mark, and these are numerous. The reverse die must have been lapped, as the lower lettering is weak. Rare in this grade, with just 82,000 coined. Rare and seldom offered in high grade. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4017		1846-D $5 Liberty. High second D over D. PCGS graded AU-50. A scarce date in high grade, this one has typical surfaces that display minor random ticks from handling. There is also a minor scratch at the back of Liberty's head, above her hair bun, and a long mark over the eagle. The D over D is sharp and clearly visible. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $2,990
Lot 4018		1846-O $5 Liberty. AU-58. A rare coin that is seldom offered in any grade, especially approaching mint state. The recent PCGS Population Report notes just 5 have been graded in the lower ranges of mint state, and only 4 graded AU-58. This one boasts prooflike fields and beautiful copper toning around the periphery. Sharply struck, even on the delicate upper curls on Liberty, and similar on the eagle, with sharp feather details even on his thigh. Minor circulation marks on both sides. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. From Bowers and Merena's Bass II Sale, October, 1999, lot 967. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 4019		1847 $5 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-60. With a bisecting reverse die crack. Flashy luster. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4020		1850-D $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. One of just 14 graded as such by NGC, with only 11 graded higher, most in AU-58. Moderate handling marks and well struck by a cracked reverse die, with cracks meandering through the legends. Coppery toning around the periphery. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 4021		1851-O $5 Liberty. Sharpness of AU-50 but cleaned long ago. Cleaned long ago and still a washed out. Well struck and a coin that could probably be improved. Only 41,000 struck and few could approach the grade of this coin. Rare and seldom offered. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 4022		1854-C. NGC graded MS-61. A premier rarity in mint state, with this coin certainly well within the condition census. The surfaces show extensive luster in the fields, and a few minor hairlines from handling over the last 146 years. Delightful copper toning has started to form in the lower reverse lettering while the obverse is still untoned. Boldly struck and with definition on all but the small curls over Liberty's ear. As with most seen of the date, the mintmark is weak, but clearly present above the VE of FIVE on the reverse. The reverse die had clashed with the obverse when this one was struck, thus Liberty has the eagle's wing protruding from her mouth into the left field, with the upper outline of the wing extends from her throat. Curious indeed. Identifiable by a minor tick mark that lies at a 45 degree angle down on the right horizontal shield stripes, and currently in NGC holder #569252-040. An opportunity for the advanced numismatist who needs a high end example of this date. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4023		1855-C. PCGS graded MS-63. This is tied for the finest graded by PCGS of the entire date! It is the same grade as the Harry Bass, Jr., coin offered in October of 1999. We must also note that NGC has graded two higher. Certainly one of the top four known overall. The devices are satiny while the fields are a bit reflective. Excellent surfaces and highly desirable as a rare date in choice condition. Fully struck by the dies and simply superb for the grade. Estimated Value $25,000-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 4024		1861. PCGS graded MS-65. One of the finest known of this date, only 6 have been graded this high with a single coin graded higher by PCGS. Well struck on Liberty, but a touch weak on the lower obverse. Delicate coppery toning and with abundant eye appeal on both sides. A coin for the connoisseur. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. View details	Realized $11,500
Lot 4025		1866 $5 Liberty. With motto. AU-58. Here is a low-mintage rarity in high grade. Only 6,700 were coined, and pitifully few remain in grades approaching this. Sharply struck on each device, the stars, curls and eagle. This is the first year of issue with the new IN GOD WE TRUST motto on the reverse. None have been graded as Mint State by PCGS, making this undoubtedly in the top half dozen to survive. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 4026		1871-CC $5 Liberty. ICG graded VF-35. A rare date that is seldom available in any grade, this high end VF example has a pleasant appearance. The surfaces show moderate wear, and the bagmarks are well distributed and not too heavy. A touch weak on Liberty's neck curl, probably from wear. Coppery toning on both sides, with natural appearing surfaces. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800. View details	Realized $1,265
Lot 4027		1879-CC $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. One of the many rare dates from this popular Western Mint, the 1879-CC has a stated mintage of just 17,281 pieces. Of these, an even dozen have been graded as AU-55 by PCGS, only 6 a notch higher at AU-58, and a single lone specimen as MS-61. Aside from the high grade, this coin has excellent surfaces, none of the usual lunar landscapes familiar to gold collectors. This one has no significant ticks on either side, and the fields have a touch of gold toning which adds to the allure. Any specialist will delight in owning this coin, so bid accordingly. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details	Realized $3,680
Lot 4028		1883 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Some luster remains in the protected areas, minor handling marks as usual. Estimated Value $110 - 130. View details	Realized $121
Lot 4029		1885 $5 Liberty. MS-64. Flashy gold luster with a bit of rose gold toning on the lower obverse and on the reverse. Sublime surfaces that show only faint hairlines and decidedly few ticks from handling. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details	Unsold
Lot 4030		1890-CC $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Nicer on the obverse, with a few more scuffs and ticks on the reverse. Choice and original, these CC mints are hard to find this nice. PCGS has graded 15 this high, with 25 graded higher. Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,300. View details	Realized $2,990
Lot 4031		1892-CC $5 Liberty. VF-25. Some luster adheres near the devices. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $253
Lot 4032		1893 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice coppery toning on both sides and well preserved. Clean fields and devices. Estimated Value $575 - 625. View details	Realized $633
Lot 4033		1893 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. A few tiny fritzies in the fields from gem, but far and away above average for the date. Estimated Value $575 - 625. View details	Realized $633
Lot 4034		1893 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Lightly toned and very choice. Estimated Value $575 - 625. View details	Realized $633
Lot 4035		1893 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Hazy toning and very choice. Estimated Value $575 - 625. View details	Realized $633
Lot 4036		1893-CC $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Satiny luster and well struck, with a few minor ticks from brief circulation. About 100 or so graded higher by NGC, making this one of the more available CC dates for collectors to obtain. Nice gold toning and pleasing. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details	Unsold
Lot 4037		1899 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Satiny luster on both sides and well struck. A scarce coin in near gem condition. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details	Realized $748
Lot 4038		1900 $5 Liberty. MS-64. Nice luster and surfaces with a clean cheek on Liberty. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details	Unsold
Lot 4039		1900 $5 Liberty. MS-60 Plus. This one has some marks on Liberty's bust. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 4040		1900-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Flashy luster and with the typical scattered bag marks. Lovely yellow gold in color. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Unsold
Lot 4041		1900-S $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty luster in the fields and well struck, we note some minor copper toning spots on the obverse. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Unsold
Lot 4042		1901 $5 Liberty. MS-60. Flashy luster and the surfaces have some handling marks. Estimated Value $150 - 170. View details	Realized $299
Lot 4043		1903-S $5 Liberty. MS-60 Plus. A few trivial handling marks. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Realized $460
Lot 4044		1903-S $5 Liberty. EF-45. Still lustrous and with lovely toning. Estimated Value $100 - 115. View details	Realized $127
Lot 4045		1904-S $5 Liberty. MS-60. This one has surface damage from a coin counting machine, with the stars, date, and even the upper curls of Liberty showing contact marks. Inspection recommended. Estimated Value $600 - 700. Purchased from Superior Galleries, Burghoff Sale, 1/80:759. View details	Realized $357
Lot 4046		1906. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo. A magnificent example of this rare coin, only 85 were struck and precious few remain in choice grades. This one has the deep watery fields which reflect every particle of light with their golden mirrors. The devices are also reflective, but less so than the fields, and are not frosted as in prior years before the turn of the century. There are some hairlines from gentle wiping on the surfaces, including some around Liberty's eye where perhaps a speck of dust was removed a bit too vigorously. Rare and desirable, and worthy of a top-notch proof gold collection. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4047		1907-D $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the finest graded of this date, PCGS has only awarded 7 this grade, with none graded higher. Abundant eye appeal, and mint fresh luster throughout, with a lovely golden color. Liberty's cheek is exceptional. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 4048		1907-D $5 Liberty. ICG graded MS-64. With gem appearing surfaces that show few marks from handling. One thin scratch in front of Liberty's face, which can only be seen at a certain angle probably accounts for the grade. Satiny luster and highly appealing. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $719

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