2002 September Long Beach Signature Sale Sale #300 - Session 4

1879-CC $5 AU50 NGC. The 1879-CC seems to have been produced in much the same manner as the 1878-CC, since both issues typically display softness of s

1879-S $5 MS61 NGC. A sharply struck Half Eagle with extensive luster and lightly abraded fields. Although not a low mintage issue, the 1879-S is elus

1879-S $5 MS61 NGC. A sharply struck coin that has good luster. Orange-gold in color, with no mentionable abrasions. The mintmark is filled and in hig

1879-S $5 MS63 PCGS. A lustrous and boldly struck Half Eagle that has orange-gold color. The obverse field has a few unimportant abrasions, and Libert

1880-CC $5 AU50 NGC. The 1880-CC is a high mintage issue with 51,107 pieces produced, making it an excellent choice for a CC type coin. This piece sho

1880-S $5 MS63 PCGS. Sharply defined with bright, swirling luster. A few scattered contact marks require a very close examination to find. This is a s

1881 $5 MS63 NGC. A lustrous and nicely struck example of this often seen issue. The portrait is virtually unabraded, and has good eye appeal. Importa

1881-S $5--Scratched--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU55, a flashy but somewhat abraded example that has scratches above and to the right of the date; 1883-

1882 $5 MS63 NGC. A lustrous coin with a sharp strike and relatively clean surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of

1882 $5 MS64 NGC. Fully struck with rich reddish tinged, lustrous surfaces. A few small abrasions are scattered over each side but none are of singula

1883-S $5 MS63 NGC. A conditionally scarce issue in Mint State with only six other pieces so graded by NGC with one finer (4/02). Sharply struck with

1884 $5 AU58 NGC, two examples, both of which have extensive bright luster across the legends and devices. Actually somewhat scarce in this grade, esp

1884 $5 AU58 NGC. The fields and devices show the effects of light circulation, and scrapes in the obverse field and a dent in Liberty's coiffur...

1884 $5 MS60 NGC. Only lightly abraded for the grade, with extensive bright luster and a good strike. A scarce issue in Mint State grades. Important n

1885 $5 MS63 ICG. A lustrous and sharply struck representative that has bright orange-gold color. The obverse field has only the faintest luster graze

1886-S $5 MS63 PCGS. Well struck and lustrous with gorgeous surfaces. Not a rare issue, but certainly attractive. An older holder example that appears

1886-S $5 MS64 PCGS. The smooth, creamy mint luster of this near Gem is barely interrupted by a few minute abrasions, all of which are well hidden by

1888-S $5 MS62 PCGS. A well struck and flashy example with excellent eye appeal due its relatively unabraded surfaces. While this underrated issue is

1891-CC $5 MS63 PCGS. Generally considered a common CC issue, the 1891-CC is actually quite scarce in strict Uncirculated condition. This piece is ful

1892 $5 MS64 NGC. Well struck except for the arrow feathers. A bright and lustrous near-Gem with an especially clean reverse. Population: 43 in 64, 9