Goldberg auction

worldcoinguy · May 29, 2007 3:54AM

I am kicking myself for not putting in some bids. The german state/austrian talers I was tracking came out fairly close to estimates. I was close to bidding on these lots, but did not get around to it. I am surprised that there was a lack of interest in the Salzburg piece, but again maybe it did not look good in hand.

Saxe-Old-Weimar Taler 1579
Estimate: $350 - $400
Hammer: $320

1628 Salzburg taler
Estimate: $ 350 - $400
Hammer: $270

TwoKopeiki · May 29, 2007 4:00AM

First time seeing those two, sorry you didn't get them.

I am bidding on a couple Mexican War of Independence Issues - we'll see how that goes.

7Jaguars · May 29, 2007 4:22AM

Damn, like a lot of people I was out of town and thought the auction not happening until later this week. No doubt other bargains were had!

CIVITAS · May 29, 2007 5:33AM

Although a nice piece, the strike on that Salzburg piece is rather subpar for the issue, and Salzburg in general. That probably held it back quite a bit.

TwoKopeiki · May 29, 2007 6:17AM

Wow, I just stole this one:

1814 Guadalajara 8 Reales

It should make a nice addition to the one I already have :

I'm a happy camper today

wybrit · May 29, 2007 7:25AM

I put bids in on 14 lots, including strong bids on six. I won only one lot - on a lowball bid.

I bid on a bunch of BUFL Victorian farthings and halfpennies. I got my $** kicked on every one of them.

I guess Mr. PLatinum was right all along. I am a bottom feeder.

7Jaguars · May 29, 2007 7:54AM

HI Wybrit, how did the 1874 halfpenny go (London mint)?

coinkat · May 29, 2007 8:00AM

Wybrit:

Don't feel too bad... I lost the one I really wanted as well. All things considered, I thought it was a strong bid... at the moment, I am not sure how it all turned out, but I know 4 bids were loosers.

wybrit · May 29, 2007 8:28AM

HI Wybrit, how did the 1874 halfpenny go (London mint)?

Hi Gazza,

It went for $725 plus 20% juice (an ebay bidder won it). I didn't put a bid in on it, though it could have filled a hole for me as a different die pairing than the one I already own.

Other auctions for BUFLs I watched (and some I put strong bids in):

1860 BB Farthing, $190 + 15%
1861 Halfpenny, $370 + 15%
1879 Farthing, $130+15%
1881 Farthing, 3 berries/no H, $180+15%
1886 Farthing, $160+15%
1888 Farthing, $260+15% (crikey, I bought Colin Cooke's personal collection's blazing BUFL last year for less than half of that!!)
1893 Farthing, normal date spacing variety, $160+15%

Note that technical condition didn't matter - some were 64's and one a 66. They were all magnificent pieces with full lustre.

Except for possibly the 1861 halfpenny and the 1886 farthing, all of these prices are insane. Oh well, nothing is more sobering than reality.

At least I drove most of those prices up for someone.

koincollect · May 29, 2007 8:36AM

I too was on a flight to LA and missed my lots by 30 mins by the time I had access to the internet.

worldcoinguy · May 29, 2007 12:14PM

Nice one Roman!

TwoKopeiki · May 29, 2007 12:28PM

Thanks, Brent!

7Jaguars · May 30, 2007 1:23AM

Thanks Wybrit, I can not believe I forgot what day the auction was on. When I tried to call, even though I am an established bidder of many years they would not take a single telephone bid (for the 1874 1/2d). BTW, do you also have a mint specimen? I have been trying to get one, but obviously not hard enough for some while...

MacCrimmon · May 30, 2007 2:13AM

<< <i>Thanks Wybrit, I can not believe I forgot what day the auction was on. When I tried to call, even though I am an established bidder of many years they would not take a single telephone bid (for the 1874 1/2d). BTW, do you also have a mint specimen? I have been trying to get one, but obviously not hard enough for some while... >>

7Jaguars, send me a PM if you're really looking for an 1874 1/2d. in a nice unc.....includes famous pedigree.

7Jaguars · May 30, 2007 2:33AM

OK, let me not embarrass myself (or the opposite), how do we PM on this site as I have never done it before?

MacCrimmon · May 30, 2007 2:52AM

<< <i>OK, let me not embarrass myself (or the opposite), how do we PM on this site as I have never done it before? >>

Not to be embarrased;

Go to the top of this page and click, 'profile'.

About halfway down that page you'll see the option; Allow Private Messages: On Off

Yours now has a green light on "OFF". Just click "ON" and then click the "UPDATE PROFILE" bar at the bottom left of the page.

7Jaguars · May 30, 2007 3:28AM

OK, simple me has changed profile but need to send one to you, how to??

farthing · May 30, 2007 3:40AM

If you look on the right side of MacCrimmons' post you will see an icon that looks like a lock. Click on it. This will lead you to a screen to enter a private message to Mac

7Jaguars · May 30, 2007 3:51AM

OK, got it and THaNKS!

coinkat · June 1, 2007 7:34AM

It is now officially official... ofer at Goldberg's... no cigar. And that is okay... when the auctions get tough... the tough still look and buy.

IloiloKano · June 1, 2007 12:40PM

I got the only one I was interested in, but I believe it is due to other US-PI collectors not finding it under the "Bulk Silver" category. Anyway, I'm pleased!

WWW · June 1, 2007 12:45PM

That looks like a very nice Peso.

Goldberg auction

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