2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 3

Undated 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-221, R.4, MS63 PCGS. Undated type with elegantly styled Liberty in a circle of eleven stars, the reverse displ

Undated 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-222, R.4, MS62 PCGS. An undated Antoine Nouizillet Quarter with 12 obverse stars, one just above bust point. S

Undated 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-222, R.4, MS62 PCGS. Sharply defined overall with a few grade-limiting scratches on the reverse.Ex: Sipe and N

Undated 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-222, R.4, MS63 PCGS. Rich reddish-orange patina covers both sides and slight scuffiness is seen in the reverse

Undated 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-222, R.4, MS63 PCGS. Attractive overall with good coloration. There is a long, shallow planchet rift that runs

Undated 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-222, R.4, MS63 PCGS. Bright prooflike fields with a slight accent of reddish patina over the devices.Ex: Virgi

Undated 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-222, R.4, MS64 PCGS. Die State One, without the reverse die cracks that would later appear. Prooflike with a n

Undated 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-222, R.4, MS64 PCGS. Sharply defined with shimmering prooflike surfaces. By far, the finest of the numerous 22

Undated 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-224, R.4, MS62 PCGS. Die State One, with perfect dies. Richly toned with orange and gold patina. Well struck w

1855 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-227, R.6, MS63 PCGS. State II. Identifiable by the "broken nose" on Liberty, caused by excessive die ...

1856 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-229, R.5, MS61 PCGS. Sharply struck with portions of the reverse wreath missing due to die polish. The portrait h

1856 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-230, R.5, MS63 PCGS. Die State One with perfect dies. Bright and prooflike with a richly detailed portrait that i

1853 50C Peacock Reverse 50 Cents, BG-302, R.5, XF40 Cleaned Uncertified. The surfaces are dull from cleaning but show no objectionable marks otherwis

1854 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-305, R.5, AU50 Reverse Planchet Flaw Uncertified. Lightly circulated with much reddish color on each side. The

1854 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-305, R.5, MS62 PCGS. Mildly reflective surfaces with faint die clashing on the obverse and the usual green-go

1854 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-305, R.5, MS62 PCGS. Modestly prooflike with isolated weakness on the lower beading of the reverse. Ex: Gilli

1854 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-305, R.5, MS64 PCGS. Frontier & Deviercy issue, handsome head in 9 stars, the fraction displays no bar....

1854 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-308, R.6, AU55 PCGS. Deep reddish patina is seen in the fields with bright yellow-gold coloration just around

1856 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-311, R.5, AU50 Cleaned Uncertified. This is an exceptionally well executed Antoine Nouizillet variety with a b

1856 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-311, R.5, AU55 PCGS. Much rose colored patina is seen in the fields.Ex: Gillio Auctions (9/83), lot 1259.From

1852 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-407, R.5, MS63 PCGS. Frontier & Deviercy Narrow Liberty head, 13 stars obverse, with D.N. below bust. Breen...

1853 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-409, R.5, MS63 PCGS. Intermediate Die State I-II. Another variety from the short-lived partnership of Deriberpe a

1853 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-414, R.6, XF45 PCGS. Green-gold in patina with traces of golden-brown color. Both sides have wispy handling marks

1853 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-421, R.5, MS62 PCGS. This Period One Half Dollar shows extraordinarily deep, almost scarlet red color in the fiel

1853 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-422, R.7, XF40 Damaged Uncertified, mottled crimson-russet iridescence overlays both sides, there is an area of da

1853 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-428, R.4, AU58 PCGS. Bright reddish-gold surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate

1853 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-428, R.4, MS63 PCGS. State I. This variety features a fine A.L. Nouizillet Small Head, an exceptionally handsome

1853 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-430, R.5, AU58 PCGS. A.M. Nouizillet design with 13 stars, the lowest of which is close under the bust. The sawto

1853 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-430, R.5, MS63 PCGS. A second and much finer example of this popular design. The surfaces are rose colored and th

1856 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-434, R.5, MS62 PCGS. Large Liberty head by A.L. Nouizillet, two stars nearly touch the top and bottom of the hair

1854 $1 Liberty Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-504, R.6, MS62 PCGS. Large head, defiant eagle type showing bust point midway between two stars, crude normal d

1853 $1 Liberty Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-522, R.7, AU50 PCGS. The green-gold surfaces show just a bit of reddish patina on the obverse. Minimally abrad

1853 $1 Liberty Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-523, R.6, AU50 PCGS. The yellow-tan centers are framed by thick mahogany patina. A spindly die crack begins at

1854 $1 Liberty Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-532, R.5, AU55 PCGS. The prooflike surfaces reflect outrageously iridescent violet, orange, and green colors.

1859 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-701, R.7, MS64 PCGS. State II. A Frontier & Deviercy Dated Reverse issue, this piece has bright golden-...

1866 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-708, R.6, MS64 PCGS. Semi-prooflike with attractive coloration. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1871 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-714, R.5, MS64 PCGS. Bright and semi-prooflike with subtle golden-rose and lilac coloration. Important notic

1871 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-717, R.4, MS64 PCGS. State II. The green-gold surfaces show strong semi-prooflike reflectivity in the fields

1871 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-718, R.7, MS66 PCGS. Die clashing is seen on each side along with the drastically repolished surfaces which is

1872 25C Washington Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-722, MS66 PCGS. Large Washington head in a circle of well-formed stars. No berries in wreath, the entire re

1872 25C Washington Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-722, MS66 PCGS. A second example of this popular Cal Gold type. Well struck, the surfaces are frosted and s

1873 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-728, R.4, MS66 PCGS. Superb overall quality with shimmering prooflike fields.Ex: Robert A. Siegel (11/2/84),

1860 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-732, R.7, MS62 PCGS. State II. A very scarce Period Two Quarter, this is only the second piece we have handled

1866 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-737, R.7, MS64 PCGS. Another seldom-offered Period Two Quarter, this is a colorful and obviously original exam

1866 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-740, R.7, MS63 PCGS. State II. Satiny green-gold surfaces with no trace of reflectivity.Ex: Virgil Brand Coll

1869 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-749, R.7, MS62 PCGS. Prooflike, as usually found, with occasional striking softness on the devices.Ex: Gillio

1870 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-752, R.6, MS62 PCGS. A bulbous throated Liberty faces left, small G far from truncation, and there are 13 cru

1871 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-765, R.4, MS63 PCGS. Bright yellow-gold, semi-prooflike surfaces and weakly struck, as always. Important not

1871 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-767, R.4, AU58 PCGS. The bright, prooflike surfaces show evidence of handling in the channels of commerce for

1871 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-767, R.4, AU58 PCGS. Softly impressed, the surfaces are orange-gold in color and there is a planchet flaw on

1874/7874 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-776, R.6, MS63 PCGS. Bright and prooflike with streaky dusky-brown patina. The 1 in the date is punched o

1870 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-789, R.5, MS61 PCGS. The so-called "Goofy Head" variety with a lantern-jawed depiction of Liberty o...

1872/1 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-790, R.5, MS65 PCGS. State II, sixth star joined to rim. Sharply struck, the surfaces are flashy and deeply

1872 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-791, R.4, MS63 PCGS. Sharply defined, the rich orange-gold surfaces are deeply reflective on each side.Ex: Sta

1872 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-791, R.4, MS63 PCGS. Intricately detailed on the figure of the Native American, the fields are bright and spar

1875 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-798, R.6, MS63 PCGS. Rich rose tinted surfaces cover each side of this deeply reflective Uncirculated example.

1876 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-799F, R.7, MS64 PCGS. Sharply defined, the green-gold surfaces are accented by deeply mirrored fields.Ex: FUN

1878/6 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-799G, R.6, MS64 PCGS. Sharply struck with rich rose and olive-gold color.Ex: Virgil Brand Collection (11/83)

1881 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-799M, R.7, MS65 PCGS. A solid Gem that shows no obvious or detracting abrasions on either side. Brightly refle

1852 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-799U, R.7, MS64 PCGS. Original reddish-coppery color covers much of each side and the fields are semi-prooflik

1880 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-799X, R.5, MS64 PCGS. One of the so-called "Aztec Heads," this piece displays bright golden-orange...

1881 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-799Z, R.7, MS64 PCGS. A Suppressed Maverick Maker issue, this appears to be the first of this variety that we h

1866 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-804, R.6, MS65 PCGS. A Gem example of this Frontier & Co. issue, the surfaces are extraordinarily clean and ...

1870 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-808, R.4, MS66 PCGS. An especially frosty, green-gold Gem with medallic alignment, as usual. Ex: FCE 1/84 Sale, l

1871 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-809, R.4, MS64 PCGS. Bright, prooflike, and untoned. Large, crude head with a hair bun that is disconnected from

1871 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-813, R.5, MS62 PCGS. State I, struck from a modestly rusted obverse die. Typical prooflike surfaces. Ex: Gillio 9

1860/50 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-819, R.5, AU58 PCGS. An early Robert B. Gray Co. design struck from an obverse die that was shattered and show

1863 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-820, R.6, MS63 PCGS. Typically weak definition, as a result of die rust, and subtly prooflike fields. Ex: Kagin...

1866 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-824, R.6, MS62 PCGS. Splashes of violet toning across watery green-gold surfaces. Ex: Gillio 9/83 Sale, lot #1373

1869 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-826, R.5, MS62 PCGS. Subdued green-gold surfaces. The archaic bulging eye of Liberty is suggestive an ancient Gre

ND 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-834, R.6, MS62 PCGS. A transitional variety that shows no date on either side, but was struck circa 1870-71. Even br

ND 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-834, R.6, MS63 PCGS. Prooflike, as usual, the bright green-gold surfaces show a couple of grade-limiting spots on th

1871 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-838, R.4, MS61 PCGS. Repunched G. This Robert Gray & Co. specimen shows a low 7 in the date. The reverse dis...

1875 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-847, R.5, MS65 PCGS. A bit softly struck on the devices, but the surfaces are virtually flawless and the fields are

1876 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-853, R.6, MS64 PCGS. Original olive and rose patina covers each side of this lovely near-Gem example.Ex: Virgil Bra

1871 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-857, R.6, MS63 PCGS. The obverse device of Liberty is especially well detailed with lesser definition seen elsewhe

1871 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-865, R.6, MS63 PCGS. The head of Liberty is especially large on this Period Two variety. Well struck but somewhat

1870 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-867, R.5, MS62 PCGS. This "Goofy Head" example has bright prooflike fields and decent striking details...

1872/1 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-868, R.5, MS64 PCGS. The obverse is well struck, but the reverse legends are not sharp. In the field below the c

1872/1 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-869, R.5, MS64 PCGS. Sharply defined with bright orange-gold surfaces and deep prooflike fields.Ex: Robert A. Sie

1875 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-877, R.6, MS62 PCGS. Heavily die clashed on each side with light reddish accents over the semi-prooflike surfaces.

1878/6 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-883, R.5, MS64 PCGS. Bright, dazzling prooflike fields.Ex: 1984 FUN Sale (Kurt Krueger, 1/84), lot 4401.From the

1881 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-886, R.7, MS63 PCGS. Select surfaces with bright prooflike fields.Ex: Gillio Auctions (9/83), lot 1416.From the Tho

1874 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-888, R.6, MS63 PCGS. The large head and stars result in a crowded obverse. A bit softly struck in the reverse cent

1859 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-902, R.6, MS63 PCGS. This Frontier & Deviercy Period Two Half Dollar shows 11 obverse stars and no fract...

1869 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-919, R.5, MS63 PCGS. Highly reflective, prooflike surfaces.Ex: Virgil Brand Collection (Bowers and Merena, 11/

1870 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-921, R.6, MS62 PCGS. Bright orange-gold surfaces with prooflike fields.Ex: Virgil Brand Collection (Bowers and

1875 50C Indian Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-934, R.6, MS63 PCGS. Prooflike with several peripheral areas of the obverse surface cloudy (as struck) due to

1872 50C Indian Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-940, R.5, MS63 PCGS. The coin has a lengthy crack (as struck) at 6 o'clock on the obverse that is identi...

1876 50C Indian Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-949, R.6, MS64 PCGS. The surfaces are nearly perfect and show brightly reflective fields.Ex: Gillio Auctions (9

1876 50C Indian Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-953, R.6, MS65 PCGS. A sparkling Gem with deeply reflective fields. An exceptional coin.Ex: Coin Galleries (8/1

1880 50C Indian Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-954, R.5, MS62 PCGS. Sharply struck, the deep green-gold surfaces show a light accent of reddish patina over t

1868 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1008, R.6, AU58 PCGS. A slightly worn example with subdued surfaces.Ex: Virgil Brand Collection (11/83), lot 837.F

1869 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1009, R.6, MS63 PCGS. Frosty green-gold surfaces with the diagnostic bluntness on the portrait, presumably from d

1871 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1011, R.4, MS63 PCGS. Bright, semi-prooflike surfaces.Ex: Gillio Auction (9/83), lot 1453.From The Thomas Young C

1871 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1011, R.4, MS65 PCGS. The green-gold surfaces are lustrous and problem-free.Ex: Coin Galleries (8/16/83), lot 241

1871 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1025, R.7, MS63 PCGS. Dazzling, deeply mirrored fields characterize this cameoed Half Dollar. Important notice:

1871 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1027, R.4, AU58 PCGS. An undated stock reverse by Robert Gray & Co. with a tiny star between the top leaves ...

1875 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1035, R.7, MS62 PCGS. Bright and semi-prooflike with surprisingly clean surfaces for the grade. The obverse shows

1870 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1047, R.6, AU58 PCGS. The so-called "Goofy Head," this piece is sharply struck with deep reddish-oran...