united states - Coin Auctions
 Lot 93 - united states liberty cap half cents - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841795 C-3 R5+ Punctuated Date NGC graded VF30. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate with smooth surfaces. The only notable marks are a few tiny contact marks on the chin and a short, dull scratch in the field off the chin. In addition there is a shallow planchet cutter impression rather well hidden in the dentils at the bottom of the obverse, as struck. Otherwise this piece is nearly perfect. MDS, Manley state 2.0, with the usual weakness on HALF CENT. This piece is a new discovery. It has never been brushed or "improved" in any way so there are traces of loose dirt in protected areas. Our grade is VF25 sharpness net VF20. A condition census example of this very tough die variety. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states liberty cap half cents |
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Lot 69 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84Group of 5 Counterfeit British Halfpennies 1771-1775 grading VG10 to VF30. Average grade is F15 to VF20. Includes one each 1771, 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. All have a clear date. A nice group. Weights range from 94.4 to 120.3 grains. These were used in colonial America and are discussed on pages 65-66 in the "Redbook." Lot of 5 coins. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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 Lot 88 - united states liberty cap half cents - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841794 C-4b R6+ AG3. Large Edge Letters. A couple points sharper but fine to moderate granularity covers the fields and protected areas on both sides while the devices are smooth. No verdigris, but there is a dull dent at AM that has caused a subtle bulge in the field over the end of the pole. Recolored a partially glossy dark bluish steel and olive brown. LDS, Manley state 2.0, with a die clashmark nestled between the upper edge of the cap and the back of the head. The date is clear and the legends are easily readable in spite of the fine roughness. The Large Edge Letters are strong except for the T in TWO and the E in HUNDRED, which are weakened by edge bumps. One of the rarest varieties of the series, very close to Rarity-7, and sure to command attention from advanced collectors of half cents. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states liberty cap half cents |
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Lot 64 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84Group of 20 Mixed Colonials grading Fair to EF. Includes 7 Wood's Hibernia Halfpennies 1723 & 1724, 2 Wood's Hibernia Farthings 1723, 3 New Jersey 1786 & 1787, 1 Nova Constellatio 1783, 2 St Patrick Farthings, 1 Vermont Landscape 1785, 1 Washington & Independence 1783, 1 French Colonies 1713 billon 30 Deniers, 1 French Colonies 1742 billon Sou Marque, and a 1775 Machin's Mills Halfpenny Vlack 4-75A. Some are nice while others are scruffy. Inspection is recommended. Lot of 20 coins. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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 Lot 83 - united states liberty cap half cents - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841794 C-1b R6 F12+. Small Edge Letters. Sharpness F15 or a bit better but there are two vertical scrapes on the mouth and an arc of impressed dentils on the bust fading into the field over the date. These marks are old and blend perfectly into the natural toning. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and the eye appeal is excellent. Attractive glossy medium brown blending to very light chocolate brown in protected areas. The date, legends, and Small Edge Letters are all clear. EDS, Manley state 1.0, showing no trace of a bulge at the top of the wreath. The reverse is rotated 20 degrees CCW relative to the normal head-to-foot die orientation. A condition census example of this very rare variety. Graded VF20 by Stack's when they sold it as part of the Schonwalter collection (1/21/2003:1085). Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states liberty cap half cents |
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 Lot 59 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841787 Fugio Cent Newman 9-Q Rarity-5 F12+. A STATES UNITED variety. Attractive glossy light chocolate brown. Smooth and quite nice for the grade, close to F15. The only notable defect is a tiny planchet fissure at the top of the first 7 in the date, as struck. Very rare late die state with a dull horizontal die crack and wave across the upper half of the reverse passing through WE to rings 4 and 12. Weight 151.8 grains. Listed on page 87 in the "Redbook." Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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 Lot 99 - united states liberty cap half cents - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841797 C-1 R2 Plain Edge, 1 Above 1 PCGS graded VF30. 1 Above 1 Variety. Choice glossy chocolate brown and steel. Smooth and very attractive with trivial contact marks. The only notable marks are a few very faint hairline scratches on the portrait, none visible without the aid of a strong glass. M-LDS, Manley state 4.0 late, with extensive die cracks and swelling on the obverse and weakness at RICA on the reverse. A very nice example of the popular 1 Above 1 variety. Our grade is F15+, very close to VF20. The 1 Above 1 feature is noted on the PCGS label. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states liberty cap half cents |
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Lot 75 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84Group of 11 Mixed Early Coppers. Includes 5 contemporary counterfeit halfpennies 1771-1788 in poor condition, a 1796 Castorland Medal Restrike in silver grading EF45 (listed on page 77 in the "Redbook"), an 1828 Half Cent with 13 stars grading F-VF, and 4 large cents (1801, 1803, 1817, and 1831) grading AG. Lot of 11 coins. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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 Lot 54 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841791 Washington Cent with Small Eagle Reverse Breen-1217 F15. Variety with the usual "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" edge. Glossy medium chocolate brown and steel. Smooth and attractive, just worn. The only marks are a few tiny rim bruises, none notable. The date and legends are complete and clear. Weight 193.5 grains. Listed on page 81 in the "Redbook." Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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 Lot 94 - united states liberty cap half cents - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841795 C-4 R3 Punctuated Date VF20 with Planchet Flaw. Thin Planchet. Glossy chocolate and medium brown mixed with reddish chocolate tones on the obverse. There are a few faint, insignificant hairline scratches on the cap and traces of soft verdigris in a few of the protected areas on the obverse, but overall the surfaces and eye appeal of this piece are quite nice. However it was struck on a defective planchet that has an obvious void that touches the top of the L in LIBERTY and a less-obvious void affecting the dentils over BER (both as struck). The date is bold and the punctuation (comma) following the 1 is strong. LDS, Manley state 2.0. There is an obvious bulge in the field before the portrait and weakness in the center of the reverse, as usual in all but the earliest die state. A nice example of the popular "Punctuated Date" type and a neat mint error. Weight 86.5 grains. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states liberty cap half cents |
