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The E-Sylum: Volume 23, Number 42, October 18, 2020, Article 23

GOLDBERG AUCTIONS SOFAER PALESTINIAN RESULTS

Here are some strong sale results from the recent Goldberg's sale. -Editor

Prices Soar in Goldberg Auction of Abe Sofaer's Palestinian Rarities

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The star performer among the more than 40 lots of Abe Sofaer's Palestine Mandate coins in Goldberg's September 15-16 auction was the unique finest known 1931 100 Mils PCGS-MS-64. It was described as “Satiny white, near-gem surfaces, with attractive golden patina around devices and inscriptions. In our opinion, this is a full gem specimen and should be graded a point higher.” The hammer-price was $25,000 - 5 times the $5,000 estimate. Two other coins that were both tied for finest known, were the 1931 50 Mils PCGS MS-64, described as “An awesome coin [with] satiny surfaces covered by dazzling gold and peacock- green iridescence,” bringing $5,250; and the 1940 20 Mils PCGS MS-65, “Lovely example, with satiny mint bloom,” bringing $3,200. All of these, no doubt, are destined for Registry Sets.

Mikveh Israel Sofaer Not to be outdone by the popularity of Sofaer's Palestine Mandate coins, were rare groups of Palestine-era tokens used in the Holy Land- where lot after lot greatly outperformed the estimates. A partial set of Jerusalem Hotel Tokens c. 1880s, containing brass 1 and 1/4 Piaster, EF, brought $8,750 (est. $1,000 up); a complete set of Templar Tokens c. 1880-1917, Avg. Fine, sold for a strong $5,000 vs. the estimate of $250-$300; and a complete set of Mikveh Israel Tokens c. 1885, VF – AU, was hammered down for an impressive $13,000, dwarfing the $2,000 estimate.

All of Sofaer's Palestinian coin and token lots are pictured and described, along with the prices realized, at www.goldbergcoins.com.



Wayne Homren, Editor

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