AUCTION  /  The Pre Long Beach Auction - January 2012

The Pre Long Beach Auction - January 2012

Auction Currency:USD Auction Location:11400 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 800, Los Angeles, California, 90064, United States

Auction Details

January 29 - February 1, 2012, in Our Offices

The Pre-Long Beach Auction

in 9 sessions.
Session 1: Colonials through Large Cents
Session 2: Budget Lots
Session 3: US Gold
Session 4: US Silver through Miscellaneous
Session 5: US Currency
Session 6: Ancient Coinage
Session 7: World Gold
Session 8: World Crowns and Minors
Session 9: World Currency
1849-C $2.50 Liberty11911849-C $2.50 Liberty
1849-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. Mostly untoned. Only 10,220 minted of which merely 100 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 17; 47 fi
Start Price : 925.00 | Estimates : 1,900.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00) x 1 = 2,520.00
1849-C $2.50 Liberty11921849-C $2.50 Liberty
1849-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-35 CAC Approved. Lightly toned with even wear. Only 10,220 minted of which merely 100 examples are estimated to h
Start Price : 525.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,700.00 + 340.00) x 1 = 2,040.00
1849-C $2.50 Liberty11931849-C $2.50 Liberty
1849-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC XF Details, brushed. Light rose color gold toning rests with the devices. Only 10,220 minted of which merely 100 examples ar
Start Price : 299.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 650.00
Sold for (850.00 + 170.00) x 1 = 1,020.00
1849-D $2.50 Liberty11941849-D $2.50 Liberty
1849-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Well struck and a rather nice looking coin despite an old cleaning. Only 10,945 struck. Foll
Start Price : 499.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 300.00) x 1 = 1,800.00
1850-C $2.50 Liberty11951850-C $2.50 Liberty
1850-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53 CAC Approved. Well struck with luster adhering to the protected areas. Only 9148 minted of which merely 160 ex
Start Price : 1,350.00 | Estimates : 2,800.00 - 2,900.00
Sold for (3,300.00 + 660.00) x 1 = 3,960.00
1850-D $2.50 Liberty11961850-D $2.50 Liberty
1850-D $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Approved. A hint of light tone adds to its appeal. Only 12,148 minted of which merely 175 examples are est
Start Price : 875.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 1,900.00
Sold for (2,250.00 + 450.00) x 1 = 2,700.00
1850-O $2.50 Liberty11971850-O $2.50 Liberty
1850-O $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Approved. Only 84,000 minted otherwise which merely 225 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 26; 7
Start Price : 190.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 425.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00) x 1 = 720.00
1851-C $2.50 Liberty11981851-C $2.50 Liberty
1851-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. Pleasing light gold toning. Looks like a full AU example. Only 14,923 minted of which merely 125 examples are
Start Price : 725.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 1,600.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 400.00) x 1 = 2,400.00
1851-D $2.50 Liberty11991851-D $2.50 Liberty
1851-D $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40. We note a mark on Liberty's neck. Mostly untoned. Only 11,264 minted of which only 120 examples are estimated
Start Price : 825.00 | Estimates : 1,700.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for (1,700.00 + 340.00) x 1 = 2,040.00
1852 $2.50 Liberty NGC AU5812001852 $2.50 Liberty NGC AU58
1852 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck in honey color gold (PCGS # 7763) . Estimated Value $250 - 275.
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00) x 1 = 360.00
1852-D $2.50 Liberty12011852-D $2.50 Liberty
1852-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Light toning rests within the devices. Only 4,078 minted of which merely 100 examples are es
Start Price : 440.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (2,500.00 + 500.00) x 1 = 3,000.00
1852-O $2.50 Liberty12021852-O $2.50 Liberty
1852-O $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. Light toning. Pop 54; 105 finer (PCGS # 7766) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. Provenance: The William H & Be
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimates : 275.00 - 300.00
Sold for (360.00 + 72.00) x 1 = 432.00
1853 $2.50 Liberty12031853 $2.50 Liberty
1853 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice light golden toning. Some minor obverse marks otherwise Mint State (PCGS # 7767) . Estimated Value $300 -
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00) x 1 = 360.00
1854 $2.50 Liberty12041854 $2.50 Liberty
1854 $2.50 Liberty. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Some very faint obverse hairlines, otherwise gradable (PCGS # 7769) . Estimated Value $200 -
Start Price : 99.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (310.00 + 62.00) x 1 = 372.00
1854-C $2.50 Liberty12051854-C $2.50 Liberty
1854-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. Light golden toning rests within the devices. Only 7,295 minted of which merely 115 examples are
Start Price : 1,999.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 4,300.00
Sold for (5,750.00 + 1,150.00) x 1 = 6,900.00
1854-O $2.50 Liberty12061854-O $2.50 Liberty
1854-O $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. CAC Approved. Evenly toned with reflective surfaces (PCGS # 7772) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. Provenance
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimates : 275.00 - 300.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00) x 1 = 420.00
1855 $2.50 Liberty12071855 $2.50 Liberty
1855 $2.50 Liberty. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. (PCGS # 7774) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00) x 1 = 600.00
1855-C $2.50 Liberty12081855-C $2.50 Liberty
1855-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40 CAC Approved. Light hints of gold toning. Only 3677 minted of which merely 90 examples are estimated to have s
Start Price : 1,100.00 | Estimates : 2,300.00 - 2,400.00
Sold for (2,900.00 + 580.00) x 1 = 3,480.00
1855-D $2.50 Liberty12091855-D $2.50 Liberty
1855-D $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Boldly struck and sparkling with mint luster. A Premium Quality coin for this given grade. This
Start Price : 24,000.00 | Estimates : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold for (75,000.00 + 15,000.00) x 1 = 90,000.00
1856-S $2.50 Liberty NGC AU5512101856-S $2.50 Liberty NGC AU55
1856-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Some golden toning rests within the devices. Only 72,120 minted of which merely 175 examples are estimated to
Start Price : 575.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,300.00
Sold for (1,400.00 + 280.00) x 1 = 1,680.00
1857 $2.50 Liberty12111857 $2.50 Liberty
1857 $2.50 Liberty. AU-55. Plenty of mint luster remains. Estimated Value $275 - 300.
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimates : 275.00 - 300.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00) x 1 = 276.00
1858-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS6312121858-C $2.50 Liberty NGC MS63
1858-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck for this issue and full of satiny mint luster. Only 9,056 struck. A satiny matte-like specimen wit
Start Price : 6,250.00 | Estimates : 13,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold for (16,500.00 + 3,300.00) x 1 = 19,800.00
1858-C $2.50 Liberty12131858-C $2.50 Liberty
1858-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. Untoned. Only 9056 minted of which merely 225 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 26; 81 finer (PCGS
Start Price : 825.00 | Estimates : 1,700.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for (2,100.00 + 420.00) x 1 = 2,520.00
1860-C $2.50 Liberty12141860-C $2.50 Liberty
1860-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. Light golden toning and a choice example for the grade. Only 7469 minted of which merely 150 examples are est
Start Price : 875.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 1,900.00
Sold for (2,900.00 + 580.00) x 1 = 3,480.00
1861 $2.50 Liberty12151861 $2.50 Liberty
1861 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck with even toning (PCGS # 7794) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. Provenance: The Wi
Start Price : 380.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 850.00
Sold for (950.00 + 190.00) x 1 = 1,140.00
1861 $2.50 Liberty12161861 $2.50 Liberty
1861 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Frosty (PCGS # 7794) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collectio
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimates : 275.00 - 300.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00) x 1 = 360.00
1862-S $2.50 Liberty12171862-S $2.50 Liberty
1862-S $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63+ CAC Approved. A wonderful specimen that should be graded even higher, thus a Premium Quality for the grade. O
Start Price : 12,000.00 | Estimates : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold for (38,000.00 + 7,600.00) x 1 = 45,600.00
1867-S $2.50 Liberty12181867-S $2.50 Liberty
1867-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU Details, improperly cleaned, damaged. Only 28,000 struck. Still attractive. Note that the "damage" is ...
Start Price : 240.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00) x 1 = 480.00
1877-S $2.50 Liberty12191877-S $2.50 Liberty
1877-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Some faint hairlines on the obverse, visible only under strong magnification, otherwise, qu
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (320.00 + 64.00) x 1 = 384.00
1878 $2.50 Liberty12201878 $2.50 Liberty
1878 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Light golden toning (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K. He
Start Price : 190.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 425.00
Sold for (420.00 + 84.00) x 1 = 504.00
1878 $2.50 Liberty12211878 $2.50 Liberty
1878 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. Well struck (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimates : 275.00 - 300.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00) x 1 = 336.00
1878 $2.50 Liberty12221878 $2.50 Liberty
1878 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. Nice golden toning (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. Provenance: The William H & Beu
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimates : 275.00 - 300.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00) x 1 = 336.00
1878 $2.50 Liberty12231878 $2.50 Liberty
1878 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Lustrous and untoned (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K. H
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimates : 275.00 - 300.00
Sold for (270.00 + 54.00) x 1 = 324.00
1878-S $2.50 Liberty12241878-S $2.50 Liberty
1878-S $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40. In an OGH (PCGS # 7829) . Estimated Value $225 - 250.
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 225.00 - 250.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00) x 1 = 276.00
1884 $2.50 Liberty12251884 $2.50 Liberty
1884 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck and untoned. Only 1,950 minted of which merely 400 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 22;
Start Price : 299.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 650.00
Sold for (825.00 + 165.00) x 1 = 990.00
1888 $2.50 Liberty PCGS MS6212261888 $2.50 Liberty PCGS MS62
1888 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Fully lustrous and delicately toned. Only 16,001 struck (PCGS # 7840) . Estimated Value $500 - 525.
Start Price : 240.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 525.00
Sold for (480.00 + 96.00) x 1 = 576.00
1893 $2.50 Liberty12271893 $2.50 Liberty
1893 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Light even toning and well struck. Only 30,000 minted of which merely 3,000 examples are estimated to have surv
Start Price : 190.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00) x 1 = 480.00
1893 $2.50 Liberty12281893 $2.50 Liberty
1893 $2.50 Liberty. NGC Unc Details, rev scratched. Nicely toned. Only 30,000 minted of which merely 3,000 examples are estimated to have survived (PC
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimates : 375.00 - 425.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00) x 1 = 336.00
1894 $2.50 Liberty12291894 $2.50 Liberty
1894 $2.50 Liberty. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. A few minor obverse scratches, still quite pleasing. A very scarce date as only 4,000 were m
Start Price : 220.00 | Estimates : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00) x 1 = 540.00
1895 $2.50 Liberty12301895 $2.50 Liberty
1895 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Boldly struck. Only 6,000 minted of which merely 1,000 examples are estimated to have survived
Start Price : 360.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 800.00
Sold for (950.00 + 190.00) x 1 = 1,140.00
1897 $2.50 Liberty12311897 $2.50 Liberty
1897 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. A well struck glittering golden gem and a Premium Quality coin for the grade. Only 29,768 minted o
Start Price : 725.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 1,600.00
Sold for (1,700.00 + 340.00) x 1 = 2,040.00
1897 $2.50 Liberty12321897 $2.50 Liberty
1897 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. Nicely toned. Only 29,768 minted of which merely 5,000 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7849)
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimates : 275.00 - 300.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00) x 1 = 360.00
1897 $2.50 Liberty12331897 $2.50 Liberty
1897 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Mostly untoned. Only 29,768 minted of which merely 5,000 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7849)
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimates : 275.00 - 300.00
Sold for (270.00 + 54.00) x 1 = 324.00
1898 $2.50 Liberty NGC MS6412341898 $2.50 Liberty NGC MS64
1898 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Boldly struck with delicate golden toning. Only 24,000 minted of which about 4000 examples are estimated to have
Start Price : 340.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 750.00
Sold for (825.00 + 165.00) x 1 = 990.00
1898 $2.50 Liberty12351898 $2.50 Liberty
1898 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. A very choice well struck example with smooth satiny mint surfaces. Only 24,000 minted of which merely 4000 exa
Start Price : 340.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 750.00
Sold for (775.00 + 155.00) x 1 = 930.00
1898 $2.50 Liberty NGC MS6212361898 $2.50 Liberty NGC MS62
1898 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck (PCGS # 7850) . Estimated Value $425 - 450.
Start Price : 210.00 | Estimates : 425.00 - 450.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00) x 1 = 480.00
1899 $2.50 Liberty12371899 $2.50 Liberty
1899 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. A golden beauty with a touch of tone on the obverse. In our opinion a Premium Quality example for the grade (PC
Start Price : 190.00 | Estimates : 390.00 - 410.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00) x 1 = 480.00
1900 $2.50 Liberty NGC MS6512381900 $2.50 Liberty NGC MS65
1900 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and frosty, a beautiful gem specimen. Only 67,000 minted of which merely 5000 examples are estimated
Start Price : 525.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,150.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 240.00) x 1 = 1,440.00
1900 $2.50 Liberty12391900 $2.50 Liberty
1900 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Well struck and delicately toned. Only 76,000 minted of which merely 5000 examples are estimated t
Start Price : 360.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 750.00
Sold for (770.00 + 154.00) x 1 = 924.00
1900 $2.50 Liberty NGC MS6412401900 $2.50 Liberty NGC MS64
1900 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. A sparkling untoned example and quite choice (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. Provenance: The Will
Start Price : 340.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 750.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00) x 1 = 840.00