The Pre Long Beach Sale

Auction Details

Session One, U.S. Coppers
Sunday, February 1, 2009 1 PM, The Crowne Plaza
Lot 1-476 The Ted Naftzger Collection Part II, Middle Dates

Rest of session begins at approx 6 PM
Lot 477-727 (Includes the March Wells Collection)

Session Two, Small Cents - Silver Dollars
Monday, February 2, 2009 9 AM, The Crowne Plaza
Lot 728-1320

Session Three, Patterns through U.S. Gold
Monday, February 2, 2009 6 PM, The Crowne Plaza
Lot 1321-1925

Session Four, So-Called Dollars, Bulk & Bullion
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1 PM, Goldberg Offices
Lot 1926-2400

Session Five, Currency
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Approx. 4 PM, Goldberg Offices
Lot 2401-2734



Auction Locations:
The Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills, Del Rey Ballroom (Floor 2)
1150 S. Beverly Drive, Los Angeles CA 90035
310-553-6561

Goldberg Coins and Collectibles
350 South Beverly Drive Suite 350, Beverly Hills CA 90212
310-551-2646 | 800-978-2646 | Fax 310-551-2626

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1838 Pattern 50C. J-72 PCGS Proof 581321 - 1838 Pattern 50C. J-72 PCGS Proof 58
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
1838 Pattern Half Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. Judd-72. Pollock-75. PCGS graded Proof 58. Natural even toning. This one appears to have circulated for
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Sold to floor .. for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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1850 Pattern 3C. J-1251322 - 1850 Pattern 3C. J-125
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1850 Pattern Three Cents. Silver, plain edge. Original. Judd-125. Pollock-147. PCGS graded Proof 63. Attractive light pastel toning. Somewhat granular
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1859 Pattern 50C. J-237 PCGS Proof 631323 - 1859 Pattern 50C. J-237 PCGS Proof 63
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1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. Judd-237. Pollock-293. PCGS graded Proof 63. Housed in an Old Green Holder. A hint of light tone. Fortu
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Sold to floor .. for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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1866 Pattern 5C. J-5201324 - 1866 Pattern 5C. J-520
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1866 Pattern Five Cents. Lead, plain edge. Judd-520. Pollock-547. Rarity 8. PCGS graded Proof 60. Struck in lead. Uniformly toned deep slate gray verg
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Sold to floor .. for (32,500.00 + 6,500.00BP) = 39,000.00
 
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1866 Pattern 5C. J-521 PCGS Proof 611325 - 1866 Pattern 5C. J-521 PCGS Proof 61
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1866 Pattern Five Cents. Silver, plain edge. Judd-521. Pollock-549. PCGS graded Proof 61 Rarity 7. Old green holder. Die Alignment: 30º. An int...
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1869 Pattern Gold $1. J-7671326 - 1869 Pattern Gold $1. J-767
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1869 Pattern Gold Dollar. Aluminum, reeded edge. Judd-767. Pollock-852. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Struck in aluminum. A brilliant unt
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Sold to floor .. for (17,500.00 + 3,500.00BP) = 21,000.00
 
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1876 Pattern $1. J-14601327 - 1876 Pattern $1. J-1460
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1876 Pattern Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1460. Pollock-1610. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of AU, cleaned. Reddish
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Sold to floor .. for (7,100.00 + 1,420.00BP) = 8,520.00
 
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1890 Pattern 1C. J-1757 PCGS PF62 BR1328 - 1890 Pattern 1C. J-1757 PCGS PF62 BR
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1890 Pattern Cent. Copper, plain edge. Judd-1757. PCGS graded Proof 62 Brown Rarity 8. Very rare pattern. Both sides exhibit rich, even, copper-brown
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Sold to floor .. for (11,000.00 + 2,200.00BP) = 13,200.00
 
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1849 $1 Gold Liberty. No L NGC MS621329 - 1849 $1 Gold Liberty. No L NGC MS62
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1849 $1 Gold Liberty. No L. NGC graded MS-62. Frosty and mostly untoned, with some light hairlines in the fields. Boldly struck on the portrait and st
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Sold to floor .. for (825.00 + 165.00BP) = 990.00
 
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1851 $1 Gold Liberty1330 - 1851 $1 Gold Liberty
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1851 $1 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65. A gorgeous brilliant frosty mint gem specimen. The surfaces on this handsome gold dollar are judged by us to
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1853-C $1 Gold Liberty NGC MS631331 - 1853-C $1 Gold Liberty NGC MS63
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1853-C $1 Gold Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Boldly struck on slightly granular surfaces. Plenty of mint luster remains. Only 11,1515 minted. The strike
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Sold to floor .. for (7,000.00 + 1,400.00BP) = 8,400.00
 
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1855-D $1 Gold Indian NGC MS641332 - 1855-D $1 Gold Indian NGC MS64
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1855-D $1 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck with a bold date and mint mark. Light clash marks on both sides as made and a touch of softness o
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Sold to floor .. for (100,000.00 + 20,000.00BP) = 120,000.00
 
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1856 $1 Gold Indian. Upright 5 NGC MS631333 - 1856 $1 Gold Indian. Upright 5 NGC MS63
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1856 $1 Gold Indian. Upright 5. NGC graded MS-63. Frosty and delicately toned. The features are slightly rounded while some of the rim dentils are sof
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Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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1862 $1 Gold Indian1334 - 1862 $1 Gold Indian
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1862 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. Rich golden sunset toning on both sides. A sleek Gem. In an old green label holder. A beautifully preserved go
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Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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1874 $1 Gold Indian NGC MS651335 - 1874 $1 Gold Indian NGC MS65
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1874 $1 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-65. A lustrous Gem that has fresh golden color that shoots out beams of radiance, plus a decent, if not exceptional
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Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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1883 $1 Gold Indian NGC MS67 DPL1336 - 1883 $1 Gold Indian NGC MS67 DPL
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1883 $1 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-67 Deep Prooflike. A flashy untoned deep mirror prooflike example. "It is not all gold that glareth" sa...
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Antique gold and diamond safety pin1337 - Antique gold and diamond safety pin
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Antique gold and diamond safety pin. Consists of 2 holed 1855 gold type 2 dollars and a small rose cut diamond all mounted into a pin that is still us
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Sold to xspecial0 .. for (210.00 + 42.00BP) = 252.00
 
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1796 $2.50 Bust. No Stars1338 - 1796 $2.50 Bust. No Stars
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1796 $2.50 Capped Bust. No stars. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. The more "plentiful" of the two die varities for the type, if such a word is appro...
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Sold to floor .. for (140,000.00 + 28,000.00BP) = 168,000.00
 
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1796 $2.50 Bust. Stars1339 - 1796 $2.50 Bust. Stars
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1796 $2.50 Capped Bust. Stars. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Well struck, problem-free and shimmering with semi reflective mint luster. Lovely golden-orange o
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Sold to floor .. for (20,000,000.00 + 4,000,000.00BP) = 24,000,000.00
 
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1355- 1802/1 $2.50 Bust NGC MS631340 - 1355- 1802/1 $2.50 Bust NGC MS63
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1802/1 $2.50 Capped Bust. NGC graded MS-63. In NGC holder 1951305-017. Rarity 4, still the most "common" variety for the year. A lustrous ...
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Sold to floor .. for (35,000.00 + 7,000.00BP) = 42,000.00
 
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1802/1 $2.50 Bust PCGS AU551341 - 1802/1 $2.50 Bust PCGS AU55
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1802/1 $2.50 Capped Bust. PCGS graded AU-55. Untoned with reflective surfaces. What is most in full view when we examine this early quarter eagle is i
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Sold to floor .. for (18,500.00 + 3,700.00BP) = 22,200.00
 
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1808 $2.50 Bust NGC AU551342 - 1808 $2.50 Bust NGC AU55
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1808 $2.50 Capped Bust. NGC graded AU-55. Well struck on a far better than average planchet with the only defect a minor imperfection at stars 8 thru
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Sold to floor .. for (70,000.00 + 14,000.00BP) = 84,000.00
 
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1833 $2.50 Capped Head NGC MS631343 - 1833 $2.50 Capped Head NGC MS63
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1833 $2.50 Capped Head. NGC graded MS-63 BD-1, R-5. Nice golden toning. Few other early types win the competition against the Capped Head Left series
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Sold to floor .. for (24,000.00 + 4,800.00BP) = 28,800.00
 
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1836 $2.50 Classic Head1344 - 1836 $2.50 Classic Head
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1836 $2.50 Classic Head. Sharpness of MS-63. To the naked eye, the surfaces appears to be of gem quality; however, close examination reveals this coin
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Sold to floor .. for (775.00 + 155.00BP) = 930.00
 
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1367- 1838-C $2.50 Classic Head NGC MS611345 - 1367- 1838-C $2.50 Classic Head NGC MS61
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1838-C $2.50 Classic Head. NGC graded MS-61. In NGC holder 3093890-001. Well struck with stunning golden-sunset toning that deepens naturally about th
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Sold to floor .. for (17,000.00 + 3,400.00BP) = 20,400.00
 
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1838-C $2.50 Classic Head NGC AU581346 - 1838-C $2.50 Classic Head NGC AU58
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1838-C $2.50 Classic Head. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck with the central portions needle sharp. A wonderful example of the first Charlotte Mint quart
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Sold to floor .. for (11,500.00 + 2,300.00BP) = 13,800.00
 
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1839-C $2.50 Classic Head1347 - 1839-C $2.50 Classic Head
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1839-C $2.50 Classic Head. PCGS graded MS-61. A lovely full strike exhibiting traces of mint luster and all a pleasing pale golden color. A total mint
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Sold to floor .. for (20,500.00 + 4,100.00BP) = 24,600.00
 
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1839-C $2.50 Classic Head1348 - 1839-C $2.50 Classic Head
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1839-C $2.50 Classic Head. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck with bisecting die crack from star 2 thru star 9. Lovely golden toning on both sides. While
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Sold to floor .. for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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1839-C $2.50 Classic Head NGC AU551349 - 1839-C $2.50 Classic Head NGC AU55
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1839-C $2.50 Classic Head. NGC graded AU-55. Untoned example. 18,140 pieces struck. A lustrous matte-like specimen with resilient underlying luster ar
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Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,200.00BP) = 7,200.00
 
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1842-D $2.50 Liberty NGC AU531350 - 1842-D $2.50 Liberty NGC AU53
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1842-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Well struck on slightly marbeled surfaces and untoned. All details nice and strong. Only 4,643 minted. Lustrou
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1843-C $2.50 Liberty. Sm Date, Crosslet 4 NGC1351 - 1843-C $2.50 Liberty. Sm Date, Crosslet 4 NGC
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1843-C $2.50 Liberty. Small date, crosslet 4. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck and quite lustrous. Struck from slightly buckled dies and untoned. This is
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1844-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS611352 - 1844-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS61
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1844-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck on a problem-free planchet, all lightly toned. A total of only 11,622 minted. One of the finest kn
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1845-D $2.50 Liberty NGC MS601353 - 1845-D $2.50 Liberty NGC MS60
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1845-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Well struck in natural greenish color gold. Some minor marks scattered about, none of which are worthy of ment
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Sold to floor .. for (6,500.00 + 1,300.00BP) = 7,800.00
 
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1847 $2.50 Liberty NGC MS601354 - 1847 $2.50 Liberty NGC MS60
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1847 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Mostly untoned with nice luster and bold relief typical of the well-made P-mint releases of the 1840s. 29,814 mi
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Sold to floor .. for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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1849-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS611355 - 1849-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS61
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1849-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Mostly well struck and basically untoned. Some hairlines and minor contact marks are scattered about, none of
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Sold to floor .. for (12,500.00 + 2,500.00BP) = 15,000.00
 
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1849-D $2.50 Liberty NGC MS601356 - 1849-D $2.50 Liberty NGC MS60
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1849-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Boldly struck in natural greenish color gold and untoned. Some scattered tiny marks about the extreme rims on
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Sold to floor .. for (7,500.00 + 1,500.00BP) = 9,000.00
 
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1850-C $2.50 Liberty1357 - 1850-C $2.50 Liberty
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1850-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61 Pittman. Well struck and problem-free. Attractive greenish-golden surfaces. Identifiable by a few minor scuff
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Sold to floor .. for (7,750.00 + 1,550.00BP) = 9,300.00
 
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1850-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS611358 - 1850-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS61
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1850-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Mostly untoned. It is a fact that the 1850-C is generally thought to be the second most available C-mint quart
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1850-D $2.50 Liberty NGC MS611359 - 1850-D $2.50 Liberty NGC MS61
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1850-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck with a nice deep depression. The surfaces exhibit delicate golden sunset toning. We note some tiny
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Sold to floor .. for (7,500.00 + 1,500.00BP) = 9,000.00
 
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1851-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS611360 - 1851-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS61
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1851-C $2.50 Liberty. Ex Ashland City. NGC graded MS-61. Light adjustment marks diagonally left on the obverse with all details including the mint mar
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Sold to floor .. for (5,750.00 + 1,150.00BP) = 6,900.00
 
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1852-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS601361 - 1852-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS60
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1852-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. A nice full strike with the usual softness on the eagle's shoulder and leg. The surfaces still retain so...
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Sold to floor .. for (6,500.00 + 1,300.00BP) = 7,800.00
 
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1854-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS621362 - 1854-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS62
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1854-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. A nice untoned example. 7,295 struck. Pure and simple, this is a classic quarter eagle rarity in high grades,
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Sold to floor .. for (12,500.00 + 2,500.00BP) = 15,000.00
 
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1854-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS601363 - 1854-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS60
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1854-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. A nice deep impression with all details sharply defined except for the eagle's legs. An untoned example ...
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1856 $2.50 Liberty NGC MS621364 - 1856 $2.50 Liberty NGC MS62
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1856 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck with nice golden toning over lustrous fields and devices. Pop 101; 57 finer; 37 in 63; 11 in 64; 9 i
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Sold to floor .. for (420.00 + 84.00BP) = 504.00
 
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1856-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS611365 - 1856-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS61
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1856-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. A nice untoned example.Frosty for the issue, as seen here, the bright-gold surface with acceptable level of ir
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Sold to floor .. for (6,750.00 + 1,350.00BP) = 8,100.00
 
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1856-S $2.50 Liberty PCGS MS641366 - 1856-S $2.50 Liberty PCGS MS64
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1856-S $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Boldly struck with lovely even golden toning on both sides. A most elusive coin to find in this pleasing grad
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Sold to floor .. for (9,500.00 + 1,900.00BP) = 11,400.00
 
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1858-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS621367 - 1858-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS62
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1858-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck and untoned. We note some minor planchet roughness around the eagle as made. This was probably cau
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Sold to floor .. for (7,000.00 + 1,400.00BP) = 8,400.00
 
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1859-D $2.50 Liberty NGC MS611368 - 1859-D $2.50 Liberty NGC MS61
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1859-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61 PQ. A splendid deep bold impression with intensely lustrous surfaces throughout. An untoned beauty and a Premiu
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Sold to floor .. for (11,500.00 + 2,300.00BP) = 13,800.00
 
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1385- 1860 $2.50 Liberty. Old Reverse1369 - 1385- 1860 $2.50 Liberty. Old Reverse
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1860 $2.50 Liberty. Old reverse. PCGS graded MS-62. In PCGS holder 10897669. Well struck with delicate golden-yellow toning that adds to its appeal. M
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Sold to floor .. for (3,500.00 + 700.00BP) = 4,200.00
 
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1860-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS621370 - 1860-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS62
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1860-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck and untoned. A couple of minor planchet flaws as made, one behind the head of Liberty and another
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Sold to floor .. for (12,500.00 + 2,500.00BP) = 15,000.00
 
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