2002 September Long Beach Signature Sale Sale #300 - Session 5

1871 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-861, R.6, MS63 PCGS. The obverse has a medium Liberty head with a prominent jaw, the reverse has long thick berry

1870 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-867, R.5, MS62 PCGS. Billed as the "Goofy Head" in the Breen-Gillio reference. Liberty has a prominent...

1872/1 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-868, R.5, MS62 PCGS. The PCGS insert incorrectly attributes this territorial gold piece as BG-721. Large Indian h

1872/1 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-868, R.5, MS63 PCGS. The PCGS insert has misattributed the variety as BG-721. The large Indian head and wreath ar

1872/1 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-869, R.5, MS64 PCGS. Large Indian head with large stars and large reverse berries. A vertical die crack (as made)

1873 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-871, R.6, MS62 PCGS. A sharply struck Fractional with rich yellow-gold color with hints of steel-blue patina. Boldl

1873 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-874, R.7, MS61 PCGS. A well struck piece, with minor weakness in the wreath where opposite the stars. The uppermost

1874 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-875, R.6, MS64 PCGS. A bright and prooflike piece that has medal turn. A pair of planchet flaws (as made), one near

1875 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-877, R.6, MS64 PCGS. Well preserved and prooflike, with rich golden-brown patina. Struck from heavily clashed dies.

1878/6 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-884, R.7, MS62 PCGS. Rotated 45 degrees clockwise from coin turn. Nicely struck with clean surfaces golden-brown

1880/76 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-885, R.4, MS62 PCGS. Typically struck on the second 8 in the date, the 4 in the fraction, and the second L in DO

1859 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-902, R.6, MS63 PCGS. Large crude Liberty head, with 11 small stars. The 59 in the date is repunched. Struck fr

1872 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-913, R.6, AU53 PCGS. Lemon-gold fields and lavender devices. Portions of the reverse center are softly struck.

1870 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-922, R.5, MS60 PCGS. The obverse displays a Liberty head with a large bun and a G (for Robert Gray) below, whi

1871 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-924, R.4, MS62 PCGS. A prooflike yellow-gold fractional that has a blush of rose-violet color in the lower lef

1874 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-930, R.7, AU58 PCGS. Large crude 2 in fraction. Nicknamed the "Blindfolded Liberty" in the Breen-G...

1872 50C Indian Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-940, R.5, MS64 PCGS. Medium Indian head with large stars and large berries on wreath. Bright yellow-gold color.

1876 50C Indian Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-951, R.6, MS62 PCGS. Misattributed on the PCGS insert as BG-932. Large Indian Head, wide wreath, both engraved

1878/6 50C Indian Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-952, R.6, MS64 PCGS. A well struck Fractional that has a Large Indian head, large stars, and a bushy closed w

1866 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1006, R.7, MS61 PCGS. The obverse has a medium Liberty head surrounded by 10 stars, while the reverse has an open

1871 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1011, R.4, AU58 PCGS. Only 10 stars on the obverse, while the reverse lacks a fraction bar and has the wreath dist

1860/56 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1014, R.6, AU58 PCGS. Large well engraved head. The reverse has a series of heavy die cracks (as struck) throug

1869 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1020, R.5, MS62 PCGS. tremendous flash arises from the fully prooflike fields, with hints of iridescence on the bo

1871 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1027, R.4, MS62 PCGS. The portrait has a large hair bun and is extensively rusted, as struck. The surfaces have bl

1876 50C Indian Round 50 Cents, BG-1038, R.6, MS62 PCGS. A creditable Indian head surrounded by large stars, with an expertly engraved wreath reverse.

1880 50C Indian Round 50 Cents, BG-1068, R.6, MS64 PCGS. The design features a medium Indian head with triangular headdress feathers, large low relief

1876/5 $1 Indian Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-1128, R.5, MS64 PCGS. High on the list of finest known examples, this exceptional coin has bright, flashy proo

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/Jefferson MS63 PCGS. A flashy example of this early Gold Commemorative issue. Well struck except for HA in PURCHASE, which

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/Jefferson MS65 NGC. A well struck specimen with shimmering yellow-gold luster and surfaces that are free of all but the mo

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/Jefferson MS67 PCGS. A lustrous and exquisitely preserved Superb Gem. Well struck, especially for the issue. The borders h

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/Jefferson MS67 PCGS. Unknown any finer, this coin represents ultimate technical superiority for the issue. The strike is a

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley MS64 PCGS. A well struck and lustrous near-Gem that has exquisite surfaces. A later die state of the reverse, whi

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley MS65 PCGS. A sharply defined Gem, colored in warm yellow gold, with just a hint of olive patina. Plenty of eye-ap

1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS65 NGC. Both obverse and reverse exhibit scintillating luster beneath lovely accents of olive pastel toning. Gem quality Le

1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS63 PCGS. A lustrous, well struck example that would have surely graded even higher were it not for a very faint grease or t

1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS63 NGC. A lustrous, well struck, and originally toned example that would have surely graded even higher were it not for a f

1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS64 PCGS. This is an uncommonly attractive representative of this gold Commemorative issue. The dominant color is an orange-

1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS65 PCGS. The 1905 Lewis and Clark is scarcer than its 1904 counterpart, and in fact, is the key to the small gold commemora

1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific Gold Dollar MS64 PCGS. A lovely near-Gem with lemon-gold coloring on the obverse, and olive hints on the reverse. Separated

1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific Gold Dollar MS64 PCGS. Hints of olive coloring floating above lemon-gold adds to the eye-appeal of this near-Gem Pan-Pac $1.

1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific Gold Dollar MS65 NGC. Sparkling mint luster covers the rich orange-gold surfaces of this virtually abrasion-free Gem. Import

1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle MS65 NGC. Both sides of this important Gem representative exhibit rich mint frost. The color is a pleasingl

1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle MS65 PCGS. A simply lovely representative of this desirable gold Commemorative. Both sides are mostly matte

1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle MS66 PCGS. The obverse exhibits the typically encountered satiny surfaces, while the reverse is a bit brigh

1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle MS67 NGC. Sharply struck with seemingly pristine fields, honey-gold coloring with a touch of olive at the r

1915-S $50 Panama-Pacific 50 Dollar Round MS65 PCGS. The Pan-Pac Fifty is one of the most beautiful coins ever minted and it is rife with symbolic mea

1916 G$1 McKinley MS63 NGC. Satiny luster swirls around the medium gold fields, while the light rose toning is illuminated by the reflectivity of the

1916 G$1 McKinley MS64 PCGS. A very attractive near-Gem with rose gold toning yielding to olive hues at the rims. Crisply struck. Important notice: We

1916 G$1 McKinley MS64 PCGS. Mellow lemon toning over reflective surfaces gives this near-Gem a very warm glow. This is a coin that will get the atten

1916 G$1 McKinley MS64 PCGS. A crisply struck near-Gem, with attractive luster swirling under a hint of bluish-gold toning. No distractions even under

1916 G$1 McKinley MS66 PCGS. A Gem McKinley gold dollar with virtually pristine surfaces, with only one mark of note on the reverse. Sharply struck wi

1916 G$1 McKinley MS66 PCGS. The lovely, reddish-gold color that overlays both sides is not uncommon for this conditionally challenging issue. The sur

1917 G$1 McKinley MS62 ANACS. Sharply struck and mildly prooflike with impressive surfaces. Only 5,000 pieces were issued, which was a two-thirds redu

1917 G$1 McKinley MS67 PCGS. Well struck and lustrous with pristine surfaces. A wonderful Superb Gem from the second year of issue, and the mintage of

1922 G$1 Grant MS66 NGC. Richly toned for a Gold Commemorative, with olive, orange, and rose hues on the obverse, while the reverse has yellow-green c

1922 G$1 Grant MS66 PCGS. A pleasing Gem that has rich honey-gold color and lustrous surfaces. Exquisitely preserved, and sharply struck with above av

1922 G$1 Grant MS66 NGC. A bright yellow-gold Gem with flashy luster and a well preserved reverse. Boldly struck except for the second tree trunk and

1922 G$1 Grant with Star MS66 PCGS. Predominantly bright yellow-gold in color, with a pinkish patina in the centers. An impressive Gem that is boldly

1922 G$1 Grant with Star MS66 PCGS. There is a warm blanket of orange-gold color over both sides of this conditionally scarce survivor. The luster is

1922 G$1 Grant with Star MS67 PCGS. Rich pumpkin-orange and yellow-green color. A splendid Superb Gem that has immaculate surfaces. The second tree tr

1922 G$1 Grant with Star MS67 PCGS. Both sides have a deep blush of bright lemon-gold color. A beautifully preserved Superb Gem with flashy luster. We

1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS64 PCGS. A well struck and lustrous near-Gem with rich orange-gold color and exquisite surfaces. Important notice: We e

1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS64 PCGS. Crisply struck with lovely swirling luster, the grade is impacted by an assortment of very small impact marks.

1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS64 PCGS. A near-Gem that is, frankly, more Gem than near. We note a few marks under close examination, but this is an e

1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS65 PCGS. This is an uncommonly smooth coin for the type with lovely, orange-gold luster and no bothersome handling mark

1925 Medal Norse American Gold Medal PR63 Matte NGC. The Norse American medal was proposed by Congressman O. J. Kvale of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Autho

1893 25C Isabella Quarter AU58 ICG. Mostly untoned with a hint of color at the borders. At first glance, this coin appears uncirculated, due to an abu

1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS62 PCGS. The borders have light golden-brown color. A lustrous and well struck Commemorative with impressive surfaces for

1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS62 PCGS. Light in color with only a few small field marks. A much nicer coin than expected for the grade. Important notice

1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS64 PCGS. A near-Gem that has more Gem qualities that expected, with swirling satiny luster, a solid strike, and clean fiel

1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS64 PCGS. Forget the insert, and use your eyes. This Isabella has more eye-appeal than many full Gems, with swirling satin

1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS65 NGC. A lightly toned Gem that has silver-gray color on the left side of the coin, while the right side has wisps of oli

1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS65 NGC. Richly toned in shades of lilac and green-gray color, this lustrous Gem has exquisitely preserved surfaces. A well

1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS66 PCGS. A gorgeously toned Gem that has shades of sea-green patina at the borders, and rich lavender and copper-gold colo

1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS66 NGC. Deep blue, gray, and rose patina covers each side with strong underlying mint luster. An immaculate piece and comp

1900 S$1 Lafayette Dollar AU58 NGC. A light-gray example of this popular Commemorative variety, with sharp details but luster breaks from the light ci

1900 S$1 Lafayette Dollar MS64 NGC. The borders have an infrequent hint of gold color. A lustrous near-Gem that has an impressive strike and virtually

1900 S$1 Lafayette Dollar MS64 PCGS. The borders have deep turtle-green and russet patina, while the centers are richly toned with lavender color. A l

1900 S$1 Lafayette Dollar MS65 PCGS. Deep golden-brown and sea-green patina interchanges with lilac-gray color. A well struck Gem that has vivid luste

1900 S$1 Lafayette Dollar MS67 NGC. As part of its participation in the 1900 Paris Exposition, the United States pledged $50,000 to erect Paul Wayland

1921 50C Alabama MS64 NGC. A lustrous and carefully preserved near-Gem that has a typical strike. The light yellow patina is original and attractive.

1921 50C Alabama MS65 PCGS. The otherwise golden tinged patina deepens ever so slightly to dove-gray shades in most areas on the obverse. That side is

1921 50C Alabama MS65 PCGS. A lustrous Gem that has lovely silver-gray and sea-green patina. Immaculately preserved, and well struck except for the cl

1921 50C Alabama MS65 NGC. A brilliant and lustrous Gem that has a sharp strike on the portraits, while the eagle's claws and front leg show the...

1921 50C Alabama MS66 NGC. The peripheries have suggestions of lemon-gold color, while the centers are lightly toned with lilac patina. A lustrous and

1921 50C Alabama 2x2 MS64 NGC. Dusky gray patina. A sharply struck near-Gem that has good luster and impressive surfaces. A die crack (as struck) bise

1921 50C Alabama 2x2 MS65 PCGS. An original example with thick mint frost beneath the even gray-rose and lilac toning that covers each side. An outsta

1936 50C Albany MS66 PCGS. A lustrous Gem that has a nearly pristine obverse. A coin that spent many years in its holder of distribution, and has acqu

1936 50C Albany MS67 PCGS. Subtle light blue toning covers both sides, and the beaver enjoys a cameo effect due to even lighter coloration. Bits of ir

1937 50C Antietam MS66 PCGS. A lustrous and lovely Gem that has light apricot patina and exquisitely preserved surfaces. Important notice: We expect t

1937 50C Antietam MS66 PCGS. White, bright, and lustrous, this Antietam will enjoy a place of honor in any Gem collection of commemoratives. Virtually

1937 50C Antietam MS67 NGC. The margins have deep golden-brown, aqua, and violet patina, while the portraits and bridge have rich gold color. The port

1937 50C Antietam MS67 NGC. An exemplary Antietam that appears flawless, but with a dual persona. The obverse is entirely toned iridescent purple-brow

1937 50C Antietam MS67 NGC. Light silver toning with golden highlights covers both sides of this extraordinary Antietam Half Dollar, but the luster sh

1937 50C Antietam MS68 NGC. The obverse is dominated by deep copper-gold color, with splashes of iridescent mauve and lime-green patina at the margins

1935-D 50C Arkansas MS66 NGC. This frosty, silver-gray example, with splashes of iridescence here and there, is attractive overall. There are no menti

1935-D 50C Arkansas MS66 PCGS. Light silvery toning floats above the satiny fields of this Gem Arkansas, notable for its near lack of any discernible

1935-D 50C Arkansas MS67 NGC. The NGC insert incorrectly states that this is a 1936 Arkansas. The left obverse border has blushes of orange-gold and s

1935-S 50C Arkansas MS65 PCGS. A satiny, white gem with a minimum of marks. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 p

1935-S 50C Arkansas MS66 NGC. A Gem coin with two very different types of toning. The obverse is very light gray overall, darker over the devices, and