california fractional gold - Coin Auctions
 Lot 2226 - united states california fractional gold - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841871 Quarter Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-767, Rarity 3. NGC graded MS-61. A hint of reflectivity is seen as are a number of crisscrossing hairline scratches. Pop 1; 26 finer, 11 in 62, 7 in 63, 7 in 64, 1 in 66. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states california fractional gold |
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 Lot 2242 - united states california fractional gold - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841875 Half Dollar Octagonal Indian. Breen and Gillio-946, Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-62. The so-called "Written Date" variety due to the slanting design of the digits of the date. This is a conditionally desirable example with only two pieces graded higher at NGC. Struck on a green-gold flan, now with peach-gold patina visible on each side. Pop 6; 2 finer, 1 in 64, 1 in 65. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states california fractional gold |
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 Lot 2221 - united states california fractional gold - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841853 Half Dollar Round. Breen and Gillio-435, Low Rarity 5. Arms of California. PCGS graded MS-63. PQ. The obverse displays the Arms of California, Minerva seated with a bear at her feet; the reverse has a defiant eagle similar to that seen on Augustus Humbert's famous fifty dollar gold "Slugs." The maker's identity is unknown, but the quality of engraving is amazingly high. This is the only appearance of either die -- other varieties often represent mulings or die pairings of more common dies. The fields are partially reflective and the coin has an abundant amount of reddish-golden patina often seen on this issue. This is the classic rarity and key to the entire series of California Fractional gold coins, and an important opportunity for the serious California gold specialist. Pop 19; 11 finer, 7 in 64, 3 in 65, 1 in 66. (PCGS # 10471) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states california fractional gold |
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 Lot 2237 - united states california fractional gold - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841870 Quarter Dollar Round Liberty. Breen and Gillio-867, Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-64. The so-called "Goofy Head" quarter dollar coin. A certain reflective quality is conveyed to the viewer, but not enough for this to be called Prooflike. Just a hint of patina is seen under a light. Pop 2; none finer at NGC. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states california fractional gold |
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 Lot 2216 - united states california fractional gold - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84n.d. (1852/4) Quarter Dollar Round. Breen and Gillio-223. PCGS graded UNC Details, Rim Damage. Well centered with pleasant honey-golden color (PCGS # 10408) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states california fractional gold |
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 Lot 2232 - united states california fractional gold - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841873 Quarter Dollar Round Liberty. Breen and Gillio-817, Rarity 3. NGC graded MS-63. An apricot-gold example with a typical strike in a centers. A few scattered lines and tiny marks serve to limit the grade. Pop 16; 34 finer, 16 in 64, 10 in 65, 7 in 66, 1 in 67. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states california fractional gold |
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 Lot 2248 - united states california fractional gold - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841872 Half Dollar Round Indian. Breen and Gillio-1048, Low Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-62. Rich honey-gold color with a decent strike and just a few small marks in the reverse field. Pop 9; 6 finer, 4 in 63, 2 in 64. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states california fractional gold |
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 Lot 2227 - united states california fractional gold - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841871 Quarter Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-768, Rarity 4. PCGS graded AU-55. Struck by the California Jewelry Co., successors to Gray & Co. Small, high G on the obverse. The first 1 of the date is high; the next three digits touch the denticles. The reverse shows a weak O and second L in DOLLAR. Rich honey-gold color over lightly circulated surfaces. Pop 6; 66 finer. (PCGS # 10595) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states california fractional gold |
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 Lot 2243 - united states california fractional gold - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84"1866" Half Dollar Round Liberty. BG-1006 Rarity 5. PCGS graded MS-62. An example of the popular round Liberty head half dollar with wreath on the reverse. Deep gold toning with a few specks of even deeper color, a good strike, average luster, and a few scuff marks. Pop 5; 20 finer, 9 in 63, 9 in 64, 2 in 65 (PCGS # 10835) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states california fractional gold |
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 Lot 2222 - united states california fractional gold - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841867 Quarter Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-709, Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-65. A magnificently preserved Gem with brilliant yellow-gold surfaces. A spindly die crack that extends from the right ribbon bow through the AR in DOLLAR is unmentioned in the Breen-Gillio reference. An important opportunity to acquire this great looking specimen. Pop 6; 9 finer, 5 in 66, 4 in 67. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states california fractional gold |
