2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 3

1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS64 PCGS. B. 1-A, Miller-109, R.2. An elegant near-Gem, both sides are frosty in texture with original green-gold undert

1813 $5 AU50 ANACS. B. 1-A, Miller-119, R.5. By degree of wear this popular early Half Eagle probably rates a few points higher, but it has been light

1823 $5 AU55 NGC. B. 1-A, Miller-146, the only known dies, High R.5.The Philadelphia Mint produced just 14,485 Half Eagles this year using the same re

1834 $5 Plain 4 VF35 ANACS. Minimally abraded for the grade with a slight greenish tint. The more common of the two varieties of this date. Importan

1834 $5 Plain 4 AU50 NGC. Clean, green-gold surfaces with traces of mint luster remaining. The only flaw is the often-seen striking weakness in the c

1834 $5 Plain 4 AU55 NGC. Bright with traces of remaining luster and the normal weak strike for the issue. The popular first-year issue of the Classi

1834 $5 Plain 4 MS64 PCGS. This first-year Classic Head issue is more readily obtainable than any of the preceding Half Eagles, and it is also one of

1837 $5 MS64 NGC. The Classic Half Eagle series is a short and completable one for many collectors. Most of the issues are usually available for a pri

1838 $5 MS64 PCGS. Large Arrows, Small 5. Breen-6514. Another of the diagnostics of this die pairing is that the TES in STATES is closely spaced. Acco

1840 $5 Broad Mill XF40 PCGS. The ample surviving mint luster forms a peripheral ring on each side. A very good strike for this early a date, with th