2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 3

1850 $20 AU50 ANACS. A good strike that has above average definition in Liberty's hair. The mildly prooflike surfaces have numerous individuall...

1851-O $20 MS60 NGC. The obverse field has numerous trivial abrasions, but their effect is much less detrimental than usually seen at the MS60 level.

1855-S $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Although undeniably wiped, the surfaces are uncommonly clean and uniformly well struck. Important

1857 $20 AU50 ANACS. This partially lustrous example displays a slightly glossy texture as the coin turns into the light. Both sides blend olive-gold

1857-S $20 AU53 NGC. The strike is very good, and the ample remaining luster is particularly vibrant on the reverse. Moderately abraded with faint sc

1858 $20 VF30 NGC. A sharp coin for the grade, as the obverse stars still have full centril detail. The Y in LIBERTY is recut. The surfaces are less

1858 $20 AU53 PCGS. Well struck for the issue with some remaining luster and a couple of small reverse rim bumps. Although scarce, this issue is one

1858 $20 AU58 PCGS. Sharply struck with ample, modestly prooflike luster. The fields are only lightly abraded, and have good eye appeal. There is a pa

1858-S $20 AU50 NGC. Luster hugs the obverse stars individually, but not as a group. The fields are peppered with numerous light abrasions, however,

1858-S $20 AU53 NGC. Nicely struck with a considerable portion of the original luster that glimmers about the devices. There is a small scratch above