united states - Coin Auctions
 Lot 4 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling Noe-19 Rarity-5 F15. Small Planchet Type. Sharpness VF30 or better but there is an obvious bend in the planchet at the left base of the tree that weakens the designs in that area. The opposing area at "AN" is weakened as well and that area is covered with several dull, shallow scratches. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and the devices are bold, much sharper than usually seen on this tough variety. Later die state with a strong die crack from the right foot of the A in MAS slanting to the rim over the adjacent S. Listed on page 39 in the "Redbook." Weight 69.8 grains. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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 Lot 15 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841760 Voce Populi Halfpenny Nelson-10 Rarity-5 G6. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown. No roughness or verdigris. The only defects are a dent on the nose and some light contact marks in the field before the portrait. The date is weak with only the 7 & 6 easily readable but the legends are mostly clear. Later die state with swelling in the field behind the seated figure. Weight 156.9 grains. Listed on page 49 in the "Redbook." Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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 Lot 31 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841787 Connecticut Miller 32.2-X.1 Rarity-3 VF25. Draped Bust Left. Clipped Planchet. Slightly sharper with uniform microscopic roughness under a glossy dark olive brown and chocolate patina. No verdigris, marks, or planchet flaws other than a minor planchet clip that affects the dentils over AUC. The bottom edge of the date is off the planchet but the rest of the date is bold and the legends are strong. Listed on page 62 in the "Redbook." Weight 121.1 grains. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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Lot 47 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84Pair of Colonial Coppers. Includes a 1785 Nova Constellatio with Pointed Rays Crosby 5-E rarity-3 nice VG10, and 1788 Vermont Mailed Bust Right Ryder-27 rarity-1 F12 sharpness net VG8 for fine granularity on the obverse. Both have a readable date. Lot of 2 coins. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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 Lot 26 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841788 Massachusetts Cent Ryder 10-L Rarity-2 F12. Choice glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown toning covering the devices. The surfaces are smooth and this piece offers outstanding eye appeal for the grade. The only marks are a couple fine parallel planchet striations over WEALTH, as struck. The date and legends are complete and clear. Listed on page 59 in the Redbook." Weight 154.6 grains. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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 Lot 42 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841787 New Jersey Maris with Medium Shield and Curved Beam 43-d Rarity-1 VG10. Sharpness VF20 but covered with uniform extremely fine roughness that dulls the gloss. Slightly glossy dark steel and chocolate. No verdigris. The only marks are some faint hairline scratches that are well-hidden in the patina. The date is weak but readable and the legends are clear except for weakness at the top of NOVA. Weight 141.6 grains. Listed on page 70 in the "Redbook." Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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Lot 10 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84Pair of Slabbed Wood's Hibernia Halfpennies, 1722 & 1723. Includes 1722 Martin 4.2-C.5 Rarity-5 PCGS VF Details, Environmental Damage (our grade VF20 sharpness net VG10) and 1723 Martin 4.38-Gc.17 Rarity-5 with cracked obverse die PCGS XF Details, Environmental Damage (our grade VF30 net F15). Both are the Harp Right type and have a clear date and legends. Listed on pages 44-45 in the "Redbook." Lot of 2 coins. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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 Lot 21 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841740-BB. French Colonies Billon Half Sou Marque. NGC graded MS-65. Strasbourg mint. Listed on pages 52-53 in the "Redbook." Light gray toning. Extremely rare quality. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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 Lot 37 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #841788 Connecticut Miller 4.1-K Rarity-5 VG10. Mailed Bust Right. Struck over a 1785 Nova Constellatio Crosby 4-D variety. Sharpness VF20 but much of the planchet displays minor roughness and there is a bend at the rim over the I in AUCTORI. Slightly glossy dark olive brown with lighter brown toning on the devices. The dates of the Connecticut (1788) and of the Nova Constellatio (1785) are complete and clear, and "NOVA" also shows clearly off the Mailed Bust. This variety is often found with traces of Nova Constellatio undertype, but seldom do you find one with both dates clearly visible and enough undertype remaining to allow a positive attribution of the host coin. Listed on page 62 in the "Redbook." Weight 103.5 grains. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
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 Lot 5 - united states colonials - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84(1667-69) Saint Patrick Farthing Breen-218 Griffee G81-2/0b Rarity 7+ VF20. Variety with a "Martlet" below King. Attractive glossy reddish chocolate brown with lighter brown toning on the devices. No marks or planchet defects. The only defects are traces of verdigris in protected areas on the king side. Otherwise this piece is choice, especially for a St. Patrick farthing. The "Martlet" or small bird under the King is clear and the brass splasher extends from the crown into the face and chest of the King. Finest of only 5 known to us of this variety, far superior to the Vlack-Griffee example. Listed on page 41 in the "Redbook." Weight 75.2 grains. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84united states colonials |
