The Pre Long Beach Auction - January 2012

1928 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. A frosty gem, untoned. A Premium Quality coin that should be regraded a point or more higher (PC

1928 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely gold toning on the reverse. A nice radiant golden tint tantalizes the eye from this lustrous piece, a

1928 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and untoned (PCGS # 9189) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. Provenance: The William H & Beuel...

1928 St. Gaudens. NGC graded Mint Error MS-62. Reverse struck thru. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800.

Christopher Bechtler, ONE DOLLAR CAROLINA, 28 gr., N reversed (1837-42). NGC AU Details, rev repaired. We note a tiny ding in the field which has been

Christopher Bechtler, ONE DOLLAR CAROLINA, 28 gr., N reversed (1837-42) NGC XF Details, damaged. Scratched and bent. Estimated Value $650 - 700. Pr

Christopher Bechtler ONE DOLLAR N. CAROLINA, 30 Gr. PCGS graded AU-55. Light gold toning with reflective surfaces. As we have referenced elsewhere, th

Christopher Bechtler, ONE DOLLAR N. CAROLINA, 30 gr. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. A very pleasing looking coin despite some faint hairilines fr

Christopher Bechtler, ONE DOLLAR N. CAROLINA, 30 Gr. Star. PCGS graded EF-40. CAC Approved. Nicely toned with the deepest amber-orange shade at the pe

Christopher Bechtler, $2.50 GEORGIA, 64 gr. 22 Carats. PCGS graded AU-50. CAC Approved. Uneven "22." Light even toning. K-11, R.6. Breen-7...

Christopher Bechtler, $2.50 GEORGIA, 64 gr. 22 carats - even 22 (1837-42). NGC VF Details, edge damage. A very rare variety that seldom appears at auc

Christopher Bechtler, 5 DOLLARS CAROLINA, 134 Gr. 21 Carats, With Star. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. CAC Approved. Nice even toning. This charming piece is l

Christopher Bechtler, 5 DOLLARS GEORGIA, RUTHERF., 140 gr. 20 carats (distant) (1834-37). NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Perhaps used as jewelry

Christopher Bechtler, 5 DOLLARS NORTH CAROLINA, 150 gr. 20 carats. NGC AU Details, mount removed, repaired. Untoned. Extremely Rare and seldom offere

August Bechtler, 1 DOLLAR CAROLINA, 27 Gr. 21 Carats. PCGS graded AU-55. Lightly toned with semi-prooflike surfaces. Here is a beautiful example of th

August Bechtler, 1 DOLLAR CAROLINA, 27 Gr. 21 Carats. PCGS graded AU-53. Lightly toned with attractive fields and devices; all legends carefully struc

August Bechtler, 1 DOLLAR CAROLINA, 27 Gr. 21 Carats. PCGS graded AU-50. Lightly toned with semi-reflective surfaces. Well struck. It is amazing to us

August Bechtler, 5 DOLLARS CAROLINA, 134 gr. 21 carats (1842-50). NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Lovely golden toning within the protected areas.

August Bechtler, 5 DOLLARS CAROLINA, 141 gr. 20 carats NGC graded AU Details. Tooled and cleaned. Not as bad as the description sounds on the NGC slab

1852 Humbert TEN DOLS. 2 over 1. PCGS graded EF-45 PQ. CAC Approved. A nice untoned item. A coin that should be graded About Uncirculated. Characteris

1853 U.S. Assay Office $20 Gold, 900 THOUS. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. A nice frosty example. During the California Gold Rush years, U.S. Assay $20 gold pi

1853 California Gold Token Arms of California Octagon. NGC graded MS-65. NGC Token MS-65. Estimated Value $150 - 200.

n.d. (1852/4) Quarter Dollar Round. PCGS graded MS-62. Blazing prooflike surfaces. Has a few faint hairlines, as expected. This is one of the importan

1854 Half Dollar Octagonal. NGC graded MS-62. Beautiful natural antique golden toning on both sides. Semi-prooflike fields with frosted devices. In th

1853 Dollar Octagonal. NGC graded MS-62. Light golden toning. A satiny and Octagonal Dollar with a nuance of faint greenish gold on both sides. The st

1880/76 Quarter Dollar Round Indian. BG-885 Rarity 4. PCGS graded MS-64. Fully prooflike. This sparkling little coin has the familiar "written&...

1871 Half Dollar Octagonal Liberty. BG-925 High Rarity 4. PCGS graded MS-62. Pop 18; 11 finer, 9 in 63, 2 in 64 (PCGS # 10783) . Estimated Value $250

1875 Half Dollar Octagonal. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice golden iridescent toning. Pop 10; 49 finer (PCGS # 10792) . Estimated Value $200 - 250.

1874 Half Dollar Round. NGC graded AU-58. Frosty rather than prooflike. The stars are large and flat, seeming to press in on the large Indian head. Da

1876/5 Half Dollar Round Indian BG-1059 Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-64. Marvelous prooflike surfaces. Desirable Indian head round denomination with the in

1875 Dollar Octagonal. NGC graded AU-58. Toned a pale yellow. A scarce Dollar, on this variety the date slants down to the right. Struck in low-grade

1876/5 Dollar Octagonal Indian. BG-1128 Rarity 5. PCGS graded MS-63. Prooflike surfaces on this well struck Dollar-denomination piece. Rarely seen thi

1872 Dollar Round Indian. BG-1207 Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-63 PL. Well struck and choice. One of the most attractive, famous, and desirable Cal Gold Ro

A lot of 5 California Tokens and a $1.00 gold. Different types, some damaged. Also includes: $1.00 gold 1853 ANACS Genuine ex jewelry. Lot of 6 coins.

1872 Washington Head ¼ California Gold Charm. Our grade is MS60+. Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1905 Oregon Gold 25¢. Lewis & Clark Exposition Token. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $300 - 350. Provenance: The Willi...

1909 New York Robert Fulton Gold Dollar. HK-375 So-Called Dollar. 14 mm. Less than 75 struck. Matte finish. NGC graded altered surface. Estimated Va

1910 Alaska 2 toowah. NGC Token AU-55. Nathan Joseph original, 7 star reverse. 1.32 g. Part of the Alaska gold tokens series. See also "Alaska&...

Large Gold Nugget 87.7 gr. 50 mm x 36 mm x 12. mm. A huge, fairly flat gold nugget. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.

Large Gold Nugget 69.7 gr. 17 mm x 26 mm x 19 mm. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.

Large Gold Nugget 57.3 gr. 33 mm x 24 mm x 12 mm. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.

Large Gold Nugget 37.9 gm. 28 mm x 25 mm x 22 mm. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.

Large Gold Nugget 22.8 gr. 20 mm x 17 mm x10 mm. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300.

Large Gold Nugget 20.7 gr. 23 mm x 18 mm x 22 mm. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300.

Large Gold Nugget 11.9 gr. 23 mm x 14.5 mm x 7.5 mm. Estimated Value $600 - 800.

(1857/0) 2002 $10 Restrike Of The 49er Horseman PCGS graded Deep Cameo Proof. The fineness of each coin varies as follows: .898 Fine; .913 Fine; .931

(1857/0) 2002 $10 Restrike Of The 49er Horseman PCGS graded Deep Cameo Proof. The fineness of each coin is as follows: .887 Fine and .906 Fine . Lot o

(1857/0) 2002 $10 Restrike Of The 49er Horseman PCGS graded Deep Cameo Proof. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. Provenance: Ex: S.S. Central America

(1857/0) 2002 $10 Restrike Of The 49er Horseman PCGS graded Deep Cameo Proof. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. Provenance: Ex: S.S. Central America

1903 Louisiana Purchase-McKinley Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Delicately toned as it gleams with originality. The Louisiana Purchase Gold Dollar or