2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 3

1914-D $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. The strike is sharp on the reverse, while a few of the lower headdress feathers are indistinct due to the strike on the obver

1915 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Full, bright luster with sharply impressed features and minimal imperfections for the grade. A premium example. Important noti

1915 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. The surfaces are lustrous, and the devices have a good strike. A pinscratch in the lower right reverse field is mentioned for a

1926 $2 1/2 MS61 ANACS. Well struck with attractive luster. Numerous small contact marks on the Native American's portrait and in the fields ac...

1928 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Fully struck, the green-gold surfaces are satiny and remarkably clean for this normally heavily bagmarked type. Important noti

1928 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Lustrous and remarkably clean with light reddish patina. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-

1929 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. An example with attractive, mildly prooflike fields. The strike is very good, but a few slide marks in the upper reverse field

1908 $2 1/2 PR65 NGC. The official mintage for proof 1908 Quarter Eagles was reported to be 236 pieces. It is possible that the Mint actually struck t

1860-S $3--Reverse Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Only 7,000 examples of this rare three dollar gold piece were coined at the San Francisco

1861 $3 MS64 NGC. Ex: Princess Collection. Well struck and very prooflike, with a few very faint slide marks in the obverse field that do not impact t

1865 $3 AU50 PCGS. The fields were undoubtedly prooflike when minted, but light circulation has muted the reflectivity. Attractive with sharp details

1871 $3 MS64 PCGS. Nicely struck and prooflike with rich orange and violet patina. The fields provide modest contrast with the devices. There are no i

1878 $3 AU58 ANACS. Mint luster flows across the devices and fields, and is very close to full. A good strike with a touch of rub on the portrait. Th

1878 G$3 MS61 PCGS. Creamy luster, a good strike, and an absence of mentionable abrasions add to the eye appeal. A good candidate for an Uncirculated

1881 $3 MS62 NGC. Ex: Princess Collection. The reverse has been struck from a clashed die. The fields have a warm prooflike glow, and the strike is s

1887 $3 PR62 PCGS. The mirrored surfaces on this more affordable proof three-dollar have taken on a delicate orange-gold tint, with only the slightest

1800 $5 MS63 PCGS. B. 1-B, Miller-42, R.4. Well defined with flashy, semi-reflective luster beneath a delicate overlay of reddish patina. Adjustment m

1808 $5 MS63 NGC. Normal Date, Wide 5 D. B. 4-B, Miller-107, R.3. The most common of the 1808 die pairings, but in this outstanding condition the scar

1810 $5 Small Date, Small 5 XF45 PCGS. Ex: Bass. B. 2-B, R.7. Formerly sold as lot 795 in Bass II, where it was described as, "In his Complete ...

1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS63 NGC. B. 1-A, Miller-109, R.2. The most common die pairing of the year and of the design type, making the Large Date,

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

1842-C $5 Small Date AU53 PCGS. The Small Date '42-C has the lowest mintage of any Charlotte Half Eagle with only 4,595 pieces produced, and it ...

1844-C $5 AU55 NGC. The 1844-C is the third rarest Charlotte half eagle in all grades (along with the 1846-C) and it is the fifth rarest in high grade

1851 $5 XF40 ANACS, typically struck with pleasing remaining luster and lightly abraded surfaces; 1882--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, bright a

1851 $5--Sea Salvaged--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. Very lightly porous with an apricot-tinged patina, both likely the result of an extended stay in

1851 $5 AU58 NGC. A nice coin for No Motto type purposes, this date is also difficult to locate Mint State. The present representative is golden-rose

1852-C $5 XF45 NGC. Typically struck with softer details on the eagle's neck and arrow feathers. Moderately abraded, but there are no individua...

1854 $5 MS62 NGC. One of the more available No Motto Half Eagles in Mint State, but still a legitimately scarce coin as is any date of the earlier Lib

1855-O $5 AU58 PCGS. Normal Shield. A rare New Orleans No Motto issue in any grade, one of a mere 11,100 pieces struck, and appearing at less than one

1856-D $5--Sea Salvaged--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. The surfaces have a warm orange glow, and are minutely porous due to a lengthy stint in seawate

1856-S $5 XF45 ANACS. The olive-gold surfaces retain a remarkable amount of definition even for the Choice XF grade level. There are also few evident

1857 $5 MS62 PCGS. Well struck and lustrous, with a scratch above the second obverse star. Both sides have a faint streak of grease in the left field

1858-C $5 AU58 PCGS. Type collectors who desire a Half Eagle from the Charlotte Mint typically opt for the 1858-C. Despite a modest mintage of less th

1863-S $5 AU55 PCGS. Ex: Bass. Even though 17,000 pieces were struck of the 1863-S, most of the surviving examples (of which there are surprisingly fe

1864 $5 AU58 PCGS. Ex: Bass. Formerly sold as lot 499 in the Bass III Sale, where it was described as, "Lovely pinkish gold surfaces with moder...

1865-S $5 AU50 PCGS. Medium S. Breen-6662. Ex: Bass. Formerly sold as lot 502 in Bass III, where it was described as, "Light yellow gold with s...

1868 $5 AU55 PCGS. Formerly offered as lot 7811 in our 2001 ANA Sale, where it was described as, "The 1868 is a challenging With Motto Half Eag...

1873 $5 Closed 3 MS60 NGC. The obverse is sharply struck, while the reverse has minor weakness in the plumage of the eagle's neck. A short scra...

1873 $5 Closed 3 AU58 NGC. The mint luster is evident and is nearly complete. the lower left obverse has dusky patina. The obverse is nicely struck,

1873-S $5 AU50 NGC. Closed 3, as are all '73-S Fives. From a mintage 31,000 pieces, this S-mint issue is not only scarce in the absolute sense, ...

1875-S $5 AU55 PCGS. Ex: Bass. Formerly offered as lot 516 in Bass III, where it was described as, "A very popular issue which is in demand fro...

1880 $5 XF45 ANACS, a typical strike with nice remaining luster and no distracting abrasions; 1882 AU53 ANACS, the remaining luster has a pale rose co

1880-CC $5--Re-engraved, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net VG10. Lightly cleaned, but Liberty's hair and the eagle's feathers have been crude...

1880-S $5 MS62 PCGS. The highly lustrous and modestly prooflike surfaces give this Half Eagle excellent 'first glance' eye appeal. The stri...

1881 $5 XF45 Uncertified; 1903-S AU55 Uncertified, orange-gold color; and a 1905-S XF45 Scratched Uncertified, reddish patina. 3 coins Important noti

1882-CC $5--Re-engraved, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. Thoroughly cleaned and crudely engraved in Liberty's hair and the eagle's ne...

1882-S $5 MS61 PCGS. Lustrous with a good strike and without any mentionable abrasions. A seemingly conservatively graded example. Important notice:

1883-CC $5--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. The surfaces have been polished and have an unnatural matte texture. The original strike was not sh

1888 $5 MS61 NGC. One of only 18,296 pieces originally produced, this pinkish-gold survivor is well detailed in all areas. The scuffy appearance acco

1890-CC $5 MS62 PCGS. A well struck Carson City Half Eagle with bits of orange color about the peripheral devices of the obverse that give this well

1891-CC $5 MS63 ICG. Bright yellow-golden color and typical marks for the grade. An affordable Mint State example of this available CC Half Eagle. I

1892 $5 MS63 NGC. Full luster with a near-perfect strike and light obverse contact marks that limit the grade. Important notice: We expect to be auc

1892 $5 MS64 NGC. A lustrous example with a pleasing obverse. A very good strike that is sharp everywhere except for a pair of stars. Population: 36

1892 $5 MS64 NGC. Despite a respectable mintage of 753,572 pieces, the 1892 is scarce as a near-Gem, and undeniably rare any finer. This is an uncomm

1892-S $5 AU58 NGC, reddish patina, from a good strike and pleasingly unabraded surfaces; and a 1906-S $10 AU58 NGC, sharply struck, bright, and moder

1893-S $5 MS60 ANACS. Sharply struck and fully lustrous. The mintmark is filled, as struck. A faint pinscratch begins below the mouth and travels acr

1895 $5 MS62 NGC; and a 1900 MS62 NGC; the latter with rich orange-gold patina. Both coins are lustrous with a very good strike and moderately abraded

1895 $5 MS64 NGC. Well struck with flashy luster. The obverse has a tiny black stain at 2 o'clock. A pleasing near-Gem example despite a few lu...

1895 $5 MS64 NGC. Full, mellow mint frost with well defined devices and light marks consistent with the grade. Important notice: We expect to be auc

1895-S $5 AU55 NGC. The strike, while not complete, is decent for the issue and considerable luster remains in the more protected areas. A significan

1895-S $5 AU55 NGC. Well struck with some remaining luster and light contact marks on Liberty's face. Very scarce in grades of AU55 and above. ...

1900 $5 MS63 PCGS. Fully brought up with golden luster and a few marks on Liberty's face. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at...

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1904 $5 MS61 NGC. Well struck with good luster and an especially clean cheek. There are no individually mentionable abrasions. Important notice: We

1904 $5 MS63 NGC. Gleaming luster with near-flawless definition and light contact marks consistent with the grade. Important notice: We expect to be

1905 $5 MS65 NGC. An attractive coin displaying excellent mint bloom on sound golden surfaces. The details are well produced and handsomely displayed.

1905-S $5 MS63 PCGS. Well struck with shimmering brilliance and orange-gold coloration. Very scarce in Select and finer conditions and much more diff

1906-D $5 MS64 PCGS. Lustrous and brilliant with bold features and only a few light marks. The scarcer of the two D-mint half eagle issues. Importan

1867 $5 PR64 Cameo NGC. A glittering two-toned specimen from the second year in which With Motto Half Eagles were produced. The miniscule quantity of

1885 $5 PR64 Cameo PCGS. Mint records indicate that 66 proof Half Eagles were produced in 1885, while the number of survivors is likely to be fewer th

1898 $5 PR61 Cameo NGC. The fragile mirrored fields exhibit a touch of mishandling in the more exposed areas of the fields, perhaps having been stored

1900 $5 PR62 Cameo Uncertified. The mintage of 230 proof Half Eagles for this year is approximately double that normally issued in the other late year

1908 $5 MS62 PCGS. Honey-gold patina adds character to this first-year example. The strike and luster are good, and a small scrape in the upper right

1908-S $5 AU55 ANACS. Incorrectly labeled on the insert as a 1908-S $10. A good strike with bright luster and a few minor abrasions in the reverse fie

1908-S $5 MS60 ANACS. Well struck with excellent definition on the headdress feathers. The surfaces have pleasing cartwheel luster. The mintmark is b

1909 $5 MS62 NGC. Well struck except for the tip of the eagle's shoulder. A lustrous example that has pleasing eye appeal. Important notice: W...

1909-D $5 MS64 PCGS. Very well defined with pale lilac accents and substantially less than the normal quota of surface marks. Important notice: We ex

1909-S $5 AU58 NGC. Minimally rubbed over the highpoints, the honey-gold surfaces are well detailed in virtually all areas. Both sides are little scu

1910 $5--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU55, very lightly cleaned with a good strike; and a 1914-D AU58 ANACS, modestly abraded, a typical strike,

1910 $5 MS62 NGC. Well struck with seamless luster and an especially pleasing obverse. The reverse has a few minor abrasions behind the eagle's...

1910-S $5 MS61 NGC. Lightly toned with good luster and a very good strike. The surface preservation is above average for the grade. A surprisingly sc

1911 $5 MS61 PCGS. The strike is good on the reverse, but has typical softness of striking detail in the lower headdress. A lustrous coin that has pl

1911 $5 MS63 NGC. Portions of the fields have toned a bright orange-gold color. The surfaces glow with luster, and the coin would surely grade even h

1911 $5 MS63 NGC. Boldly defined with well frosted surfaces and only a few very slight contact marks. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning l

1911-D $5 MS61 ANACS. Only 72,500 Half Eagles were produced in Denver in 1911, a paltry amount; and as a result, the '11-D is a very scarce and ...

1912 $5 MS62 NGC. A good strike with rich luster and a luster graze on the Indian's cheek. The devices are otherwise nicely preserved. Importa...

1912 $5 MS63 NGC. Well defined with full luster and light marks. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour.

1913 $5 MS63 NGC. A lustrous example with a very good strike. The surfaces inevitably have a few trivial abrasions, but are essentially problem-free.

1913-S $5 MS61 NGC. Full luster with a decent strike for the issue. One of the scarcer S-mint issues in Mint State. Important notice: We expect to b

1915 $5 MS63 NGC. Lightly marked, bright surfaces with nice definition. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per

1915-S $5 AU58 ANACS. The surfaces are bright and glow with luster. The strike is very good, although the mintmark is not sharp. The fields have mode