$5 liberty/no motto - Coin Auctions
 Lot 1951 - united states $5 liberty/no motto - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841859-D. Large D. PCGS graded MS-61. Variety 37-EE, Large Mintmark. The date is small and located slightly higher than on the other obverse of this year. The mintmark is positioned high and mostly over the E. The discovery coin appears to be in Bass II, lot 1117. Until this offering, the 1859-D with the Large D mintmark was unknown in Mint State. Our research indicates only about 10-12 1859-D (Large Mintmark) half eagles are known, most of them being XF/AU. This is truly a remarkable offering. Bright yellow-golden surfaces with just a few typical marks and abrasions. Well defined, including the central areas with full luster showing throughout. For pedigree purposes, a small orange toning spot is noted by star 3. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 98282) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states $5 liberty/no motto |
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 Lot 1952 - united states $5 liberty/no motto - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841860-C. PCGS graded MS-61. A median rarity within the Charlotte gold series, the 1860-C is rarer in Mint State than many other half eagles such as the 1856-C, 1859-C and 1861-C. This example displays the typical striking quality of the issue, the obverse generally bold in detail and the reverse somewhat softly defined on the principal device. Both sides emit an even yellow-golden color, the surfaces also revealing tinges of luster in the protected areas of the design. Somewhat scuffy fields now obscure the original mint finish, but the surfaces are minimally abraded for the grade. This example is destined for inclusion in a renowned collection of Southern gold. Pop 5; 4 finer, 3 in 62, 1 in 63. (PCGS # 8285) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states $5 liberty/no motto |
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 Lot 1945 - united states $5 liberty/no motto - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841855-C. PCGS graded VF Details, Repaired. Ample definition remains on this once-repaired example that features evidence of smoothing in the obverse fields. Despite this, still a worthwhile example for the budget-minded collector. Only 39,788 pieces were struck (PCGS # 8262) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states $5 liberty/no motto |
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 Lot 1940 - united states $5 liberty/no motto - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841845-D. PCGS graded VF-20. The 1845-D is one of the more commonly encountered D-mint fives. As a mid-grade example, it represents an excellent value for the budget-minded type collector. Typically struck for a Dahlonega five, with some central weakness. Attractive copper-gold surfaces (PCGS # 8224) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states $5 liberty/no motto |
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 Lot 1935 - united states $5 liberty/no motto - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841842-C. Small Date. PCGS graded AU-58. This 1842-C Small Date issue is quite rare. It is estimated perhaps 80 to 100 pieces survive, these from a conservative original mintage of 7,500 pieces. Relatively clean surfaces overall show the usual light handling marks and nicks from brief circulation. Sharp for this date and mint, with Liberty sporting considerable definition on her curls and most of the obverse stars. The eagle is mostly sharp too, save for minor softness on the neck. Typical golden-yellow color throughout, with traces of luster in selected recesses of the design. One of the most difficult of the branch mint issues of the entire half eagle series and worthy of the most advanced collection, and a coin that any specialist will long covet. Pop 6; 2 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63+. (PCGS # 8208) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states $5 liberty/no motto |
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 Lot 1946 - united states $5 liberty/no motto - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841856. PCGS graded MS-63+. Untoned and well struck. The surfaces exhibit a nice mix of frosty and satin mint luster. A fairly common coin in circulated grades and quite scarce to rare in Mint State, thus in demand for the No Motto type. Pop 1; 3 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 65 (PCGS # 8266) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states $5 liberty/no motto |
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 Lot 1941 - united states $5 liberty/no motto - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841849-C. NGC graded MS-63. Unusually well struck from early dies with semi-reflective surfaces on both sides. This outstanding high grade example ranks high within the condition census. Only 64,823 struck. Pop 4; 3 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 66. (PCGS # 8241) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states $5 liberty/no motto |
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 Lot 1936 - united states $5 liberty/no motto - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841843. PCGS graded AU-58. Mostly untoned and well struck, a couple of tiny marks are noted on the obverse portrait. Pop 24; 28 finer (PCGS # 8213) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states $5 liberty/no motto |
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 Lot 1947 - united states $5 liberty/no motto - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841856-C. PCGS graded MS-62. Sharply defined, save for several of the obverse stars, with a softly frosted in texture, this coin is both better produced and better preserved than the typically seen 1856-C half eagle. Even the C mintmark is sharp and clear, not always the case on this issue. There are no individually distracting abrasions mentioned despite a somewhat scuffy appearance in the fields. A liberal overlay of rich honey-golden patina deepens toward the border areas and rounds out an impressive list of attributes for this conditionally rare Charlotte-Mint half eagle. Pop 1; 1 finer in 63. (PCGS # 8267) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states $5 liberty/no motto |
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 Lot 1942 - united states $5 liberty/no motto - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841851. PCGS graded MS-63. Rich orange-gold luster throughout with exceptionally clean fields and a sharp strike. A single lateral mark is noted on Liberty's cheek, this being the grade-limiting factor. Considered a condition rarity at the MS-63 level. Pop 7; 3 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 65. (PCGS # 8246) . Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states $5 liberty/no motto |
