2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 2

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. The obverse is brilliant except for a narrow ring of peripheral golden-brown patina. Ho

1878 7/8TF S$1 Strong MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. VAM-40. A peripheral band of golden-brown color frames the lightly toned centers. Well struck

1878 7/8TF S$1 Weak MS65 PCGS. The white, untoned, surfaces exhibit light marks consistent with the grade and the strike is essentially full for the

1878-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Brilliant except for bright golden-brown color at the borders. Highly lustrous and uncommonly well struck. The peripheries hav

1878-CC S$1 MS65 NGC. Lustrous and well struck with modest contrast between the satin-white devices and the mildly reflective fields. Minor luster gr

1878-CC S$1 MS65 ICG. VAM-11, "Lines in Eagle" Reverse. Fully struck and highly lustrous. There are several die lines scattered over both...

1878-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. Untoned and refreshingly clean for this first year Carson City issue, with shimmering cartwheel luster in the fields and heavil

1878-S S$1 MS65 PCGS, milky-white toning with an arc of bright gold patina in the upper reverse, subdued obverse luster; 1879-S Third Reverse MS65 PCG

1878-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. A brilliant and lustrous Gem. The strike is very good, but the lower cheek of Liberty has several roller mark striations, as st

1878-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. A hint of golden patina with bold definition for the issue and no imperfections worthy of singular mention. Important notice:

1879 S$1 MS62 ANACS, a nice coin; 1880-O MS62 ANACS, semi-prooflike with many luster grazes on the cheek; 1885-O MS65 ANACS, a very good strike with p

1879 S$1 MS65 NGC. Deeply toned with strong underlying mint luster still evident. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 2

1879 S$1 MS65 NGC. Sharply struck and bright white with a few marks in the left obverse field that prevent a higher grade. Important notice: We expe

1879 S$1 MS65 NGC. White centers with a thin band of golden-russet peripheral toning and nice definition. Important notice: We expect to be auctioni

1879-CC S$1 AU50 ANACS. Hints of peripheral lemon-yellow color brighten this lustrous Carson City Dollar. The strike was not sharp in the centers, bu

1879-CC S$1 MS62 ANACS. Untoned and well struck with a few obvious abrasions. Scarce semi-key issue. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lo

1879-CC S$1 Capped Die MS63 PCGS. Very well struck with bright, satiny luster and frosty features. Despite its "second class" status, the ...

1879-O S$1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. The fields are lustrous and reflective, and the surfaces have a blush of lemon-yellow color. Well struck

1879-S S$1 MS65 ANACS, end-of-the-roll toning on the obverse; and (4) 1881-S MS65 ANACS, an interesting group of toned Dollars, one of which has proof

1879-S S$1 MS65 PCGS. Sharply struck and brilliant with ice-blue, purple, gold, and green bag toning covering the left half of the obverse and two sm

1879-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. The rich endowment of mint frost thins modestly in the fields of this pristine and untoned Superb Gem. A crisply defined coin f

1879-S S$1 MS67 NGC. Untoned and bright white with nice reflectivity and a few faint contact marks in the obverse fields. Important notice: We expec

1879-S S$1 MS67 ICG. The reverse is semi-prooflike and white, while the obverse reveals gold, blue, and steel-gray toning. The strike is essentially

1879-S S$1 MS67 Prooflike PCGS. Considerable depth of field with smooth, nearly mark-free surfaces and a band of multi-colored toning on the obverse

1879-S S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 NGC. Fully struck, the mostly untoned centers are framed by a narrow band of russet and cobalt-blue around the margin

1880 S$1 MS65 PCGS. Exceptional color with hues of green, gold, and steel-blue over full, underlying luster with light contact marks and decent defin

1880 S$1 MS65 ANACS. With the exception of a few incomplete hairlines over Liberty's ear, the strike is bold and the white surfaces reveal only...

1880 S$1 MS65 Prooflike ANACS. A razor sharp strike with nearly deep mirror fields and light contact marks on both sides. Important notice: We expec

1880-CC S$1 Third Reverse MS65 NGC. The lemon-yellow patina is especially bright at the borders. A very good strike with flashy luster. A Gem that mi

1880-CC S$1 MS65 NGC. Lightly toned with a good strike, snowy devices, and potent luster. A Gem with much eye appeal and a particularly pleasing reve

1880-CC S$1 MS65 NGC. Light and milky tan patina with a short band of iridescent green and gold color in the lower obverse. Lustrous with a very good

1880-CC S$1 MS66 NGC. Reverse of 1879. Brilliant with blazing luster and a very good strike. A scratch on the breast of the eagle is well hidden. Pop

1880-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. The 1880-CC was produced to the extent of only 591,000 pieces, yet lower grade examples are not all that difficult to locate in

1880-CC S$1 8 Over High 7 MS65 ANACS. VAM-5. A Top 100 Variety. The brilliant centers are framed by peripheral gold patina. Highly lustrous with a ve

1880/79-CC S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. Brilliant and lustrous with a very good strike. The motto has heavy die rust, as struck. A lovely, pleasing

1880/79-CC S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. VAM-4. Frosty mint luster with a few light marks, most notably on the obverse, and a strong strike. Import

1880-CC S$1 8 Over 7 Reverse of 1878 MS64 ANACS. VAM-7. There is a dash below the second 8, which is assumedly a remnant of a 7. Sharply struck with

1880-CC S$1 8 Over 7 Reverse of 1878 MS66 PCGS. There is a dash below the second 8 in the date, presumably from a mostly effaced 7. Brilliant save for

1880-O S$1 MS64 PCGS. A uniformly satiny example of this difficult early O-mint, untoned save for a delicate blush of golden color on the right side

1880-O S$1 MS62 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. VAM-4. "Crossbar" Variety. Full brilliance with a faint dusting of golden-russet reverse toni...

1880-O S$1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. The '80-O is a very challenging issue to locate in any grade with Deep Mirror Prooflike fields. This...

1880-S S$1 MS64 NGC, a scratch on the cheek and fingerprint traces; 1881-S MS64 ANACS, a nice coin; 1881-S MS64 PCGS, a very nice; 1881-S MS64 PCGS, a

1880-S S$1 MS65 PCGS. Well struck with a sparkling white reverse and a band of gold, green, and ice-blue bag toning on the obverse between two and se

1880-S S$1 MS67 NGC. Sparkling white cartwheel luster with sharply defined features and a few tiny marks that detract little from the overall appeara

1880-S S$1 MS68 NGC. There is a tiny speck of toning just above the temple, otherwise this near-perfect S-mint Morgan is essentially as struck. Creamy

1880-S S$1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. Lightly marked, consistent with the grade, with a hint of golden reverse toning and splashes of purple, gold, and blu

1880-S S$1 MS67 Prooflike PCGS. This spectacular example displays pristine surfaces with noticeable cameo contrast and a hint of golden toning. An ex

1880-S S$1 MS66 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. Sharply struck with snowy-white devices and deep purple color in the peripheries. The reverse field is cov

1881 S$1 MS65 PCGS. Glistening white, cartwheel luster with a razor sharp strike and a few minor marks. Important notice: We expect to be auctionin

1881 S$1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. Mostly brilliant with occasional peripheral blushes of golden-brown color. A very good strike with bright,

1881-CC S$1 MS65 NGC. Fully struck and brilliant with sparkling mint frost. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250

1881-CC S$1 MS66 NGC. Striking cartwheel luster with a near-cameo effect. The strike is razor sharp and the overall appearance is outstanding. Impor

1881-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. A whisper of golden toning over full mint bloom with pinpoint striking and only a few light abrasions. Important notice: We e

1881-CC S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. Bright yellow-brown patina with russet color at the borders. The fields are dark lavender and provide g

1881-O S$1 MS65 NGC. Brilliant with flashy luster and a sharp strike. The frosty devices are immaculately preserved. Important notice: We expect to

1881-O S$1 MS65 PCGS. Bright luster with a hint of golden peripheral toning and light marks on Liberty's face. Important notice: We expect to ...

1881-S S$1 MS65 PCGS. Stunning obverse bag toning in a blend of gold, blue, purple, and lavender. The reverse is basically white and the strike is bo

1881-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. Beautiful rainbow toning adorns the obverse. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour

1881-S S$1 MS67 NGC. Basically untoned save for a slightest hint of golden color at the rims, with excellent vibrancy and nearly flawless surfaces.

1881-S S$1 MS68 PCGS. The ultimate in technical quality and eye appeal for the type collector, this untoned, wholly lustrous Superb Gem is free of eve

1881-S S$1 MS65 Prooflike NGC. Well struck with superb purple, gold, and green bag toning on the obverse, while the reverse is bright white with a tr

1882-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. Untoned and irresistibly clean, with pinpoint sharpness over the chalky-white features. A dazzling Carson City Dollar. Import

1882-CC S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. The brilliant centers are framed with violet and golden-brown patina at the borders. Well struck with f

1882-O S$1 MS65 NGC. A brief and faint hint of smoky color in the lower reverse is all that keeps this Gem from full brilliance. Lustrous and well st

1882-O/S S$1 MS64 PCGS. Untoned surfaces radiate a bright, uniformly satiny sheen and are well struck for this popular Guide Book variety. The diagona

1882-S S$1 MS65 ANACS, brilliant and highly lustrous, a definitive Gem with very clean surfaces; and an 1885-CC MS62 ANACS, lustrous and brilliant wit

1882-S S$1 MS66 ANACS, peripheral lemon-gold patina with a prooflike obverse and a brilliant reverse; and an 1899-O MS66 NGC, lightly toned and lustro

1882-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. An obverse crescent of multicolored iridescent toning bolsters the eye appeal of this impeccably preserved '82-S. Import...

1882-S S$1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. The obverse displays some cameo contrast with a few tiny marks and dabs of gold peripheral toning. The lower half of

1882-S S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. Mostly brilliant with hints of violet patina that hide in the borders. Well struck with highly reflective

1883 S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Sharply struck with blushes of faint tan color on the devices. The fields are deeply reflective. The obvers

1883-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Lustrous and mostly brilliant with an occasional wisp of russet or olive color. From a good strike with several die cracks (as

1883-CC S$1 MS66 NGC. Obverse bag toning in a blend of gold, blue, and various shades of gray, with a brilliant white reverse and bold definition. I

1883-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. The sparkling mint luster is mostly brilliant but there is a wide arc of deep toning on the lower reverse and a narrow band of

1883-CC S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. The brilliant devices have pleasing contrast with the peripheral gold-russet patina. The strike is very g

1883-CC S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. VAM-3, with a dash under the second 8 in the date. Peripheral rose patina brightens the generally brill

1883-S S$1 MS62 ANACS. A wholly original Mint State example of this difficult "Redfield" issue that appears to have been stored in a pape...

1883-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. Extremely lustrous and boldly detailed in the centers, both characteristics that are not uncommon to '83-S Dollars. But un...

1884 S$1 MS66 NGC. Crimson-violet hues fill the borders, but leave the centers fully brilliant. Well struck with sumptuous luster and decidedly Gem s

1884 S$1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. VAM-4. "Dot" Variety. Only the slightest hint of golden toning with light marks on both sides a...

1884-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Brilliant with a hint of banana-yellow patina. A very good strike with satiny surfaces that have flashy cartwheel luster. A re

1884-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. A splendid, heavily frosted, and nearly abrasion-free example of this elusive type coin (in high grade). The surfaces are bril

1884-CC S$1 MS65 Prooflike NGC. Well struck with brilliant, snowy devices that appear to float above the reflective fields. Both sides have strong ca

1884-CC S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Lightly toned with reflective and lustrous fields. A very sharp strike with a small lamination and faint

1884-O S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. The golden-brown and violet color is especially vivid at the borders. A sharply struck example. The upper

1884-S S$1 MS62 PCGS. Very well struck with bright mint luster that tends to be muted by soft golden-brown accents over both sides. The surfaces are l

1885 S$1 MS65 NGC, well struck with light lemon-gold color, a nice coin; 1898-O MS65 NGC, brilliant with a very good strike, nicely preserved; 1899-O

1885 S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. Ruby-red peripheral patina frames the brilliant centers. The fields are deeply reflective and also have stro

1885 S$1 MS66 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. Peripheral tobacco-brown patina brightens the otherwise brilliant surfaces. Well struck with refreshingly

1885-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. A brilliant, well struck, and lustrous Gem with uncommonly well preserved fields. Both sides have a few spindly die cracks (as

1885-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. A hint of peripheral rose color brightens the otherwise brilliant surfaces. A lustrous Morgan Dollar with a very good strike.

1885-CC S$1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Heavily contrasted between the fields and the devices, this essentially untoned example is typically wel

1885-CC S$1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. Moderately frosted and cameoed on each side, the peripheries are richly toned while the interior portions

1885-O S$1 MS67 PCGS. A striking white appearance with notable reflectivity and heavily frosted devices that yield some cameo contrast. Important no

1885-O S$1 MS66 Prooflike NGC. Brilliant and nicely mirrored with a good portion of mint frost on the devices. Scarce in such a superior grade. Popul

1885-S S$1 MS64 ANACS. This is a fully frosted and vibrant near-Gem whose devices are crisply struck in all areas. A thin ring of champagne iridescen

1886 S$1 MS65 PCGS, well struck, gold patina at borders, a lovely Gem; 1886 MS65 PCGS, well struck and brilliant, an unquestioned Gem; 1897 MS65 PCGS,

1886 S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. A narrow band of cobalt-blue, crimson, and gold patina encircles the lightly lemon-gold centers. Well stru

1886-O S$1 MS63 PCGS. A especially bold striking with satiny, untoned centers and occasional accents of golden peripheral color. Trivial facial marks

1886-O S$1 MS64 PCGS. While easily located in AU and marginal Uncirculated grades, high grade examples of the '86-O are very elusive. This piece...