Goldbergs History – Page 3 – GOLDBERG COINS & COLLECTIBLES INC.

2002

We announce the discovery of the Mexican 8 Reals of Carlos and Johanna (1535-6). This is the first silver dollar struck in the New World.

We auction the renowned Dr. Benson Collection of U.S. Coins, Parts I, II, & III, setting many records.

We are principals in the acquisition of the S.S. Central America,“Ship of Gold.” To date, this is the largest single purchase in numismatic history.

Lyle Engleson leaves Superior Stamp and Coins and joins Ira & Larry Goldberg in there new company.

We auction the 1907 Ultra Hi-relief, for a record $1.2 Million, the first U.S. Gold Coin to sell for over $1 Million at auction.

Ira and Larry leave Superior to form Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles.

Ira serves as President of the Professional Numismatists Guild.

Superior Stamp & Coin Company Inc. is sold to A-Mark Financial, and Ira and Larry become employees of the “new” Superior.

We auction The Bruce Lee Collection of his personal memorabilia to a standing-room-only crowd of over 500 bidders.

We auction the Ed Trumpeter Collection of U.S. Gold, Part I, a nearly complete run of proof U.S. gold.