2007 Sept. Long Beach Signature Coin Auction

<B>1903-S $5 MS64 NGC.</B></I> This boldly impressed and satiny Choice piece offers warm yellow-orange surfaces with only faint, i...

<B>1903-S $5 MS64 NGC.</B></I> Crisply struck with delicate peach accents against the apricot-gold of the shining surfaces. This l...

<B>1904-S $5 MS62 NGC.</B></I> Well struck with scintillating luster and lovely honey-gold and rose toning. Scattered small marks ...

<B>1906 $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> Orange and green-gold luster shimmers across this crisply struck Liberty five. The reverse is well p...

<B>1907 $5 MS63 NGC.</B></I> A pleasing Select example of the penultimate P-mint Liberty half eagle issue, a solidly struck sun-go...

<B>1907-D $5 MS63 PCGS.</B></I> A crisply struck apricot-gold example from the second and final year of Denver Mint Liberty five d...

<B>1907-D $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> The last Liberty half eagle issue produced at Denver, the 1907-D has an ample mintage of 888,000 p...

<B>1907-D $5 MS67 PCGS.</B></I> An interesting variety, the mintmark is punched far to the left of center, below centered below th...

<B>1890 $5 PR61 Cameo PCGS.</B></I> Careless handling accounts for the grade on this nonetheless-appealing piece, with numerous bu...

<B>1895 $5 PR66 Cameo PCGS.</B></I> An amazing Cameo proof, the obverse has rich honey-gold color with lighter yellow color and pa...

<B>1899 $5 PR64 PCGS.</B></I> While the production of business strike half eagles, both in Philadelphia and at the San Francisco f...

<B>1904 $5 PR63 PCGS.</B></I> Garrett and Guth point out that this issue is the "rarest from 1900 to 1907" in proof, wit...

<B>1908 $5 MS65 PCGS.</B></I> While the Saint-Gaudens designs of 1907 echoed the coins of ancient Greece, Bela Lyon Pratt's co...

<B>1908-D $5 MS65 PCGS.</B></I> There are numerous connections between noted sculptors-coin designers Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Bela...

<B>1908-S $5 MS66 PCGS.</B></I> The Indian half eagle design was first struck in 1908, with three Mints coining the denomination: ...

<B>1909 $5 MS65 PCGS.</B></I> By 1909, any novelty value that the Indian Head half eagle design once had was gone. Yet production ...

<B>1909-D $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth (2006) call the 1909-D half eagle "... the most common date of the ...

<B>1909-O $5 MS63 PCGS.</B></I> Ex: Cherny Collection. Variety One: The mintmark is weakly impressed and shows doubling on its lef...

<B>1909-S $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> This is a sharply struck example, as are most, and it exhibits beautiful deep orange-gold color wi...

<B>1910 $5 MS65 PCGS.</B></I> Gold gurus Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth note that they consider the 1910 issue "an available date ...

<B>1910-D $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> Fortunately for the many connoisseurs of this series, the 1910-D is an issue that is both well pro...

<B>1910-S $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> Although somewhat more than 300 <I>certification events</B></I> in Mint State ar...

<B>1911 $5 MS65 PCGS.</B></I> The 1911 sported a comparatively high mintage for the Indian half eagle series, with the third-highe...

<B>1911-D $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> Although it is perhaps less often trumpeted than its smaller cousin--and certainly far less often ...

<B>1911-S $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> The 1911-S half eagle, despite its rather generous mintage of 1,416,000 pieces, is scarce in all M...

<B>1912 $5 MS65 PCGS.</B></I> Fortunately for collectors of this series, the P-mint issues of 1911, 1912, and 1913 share similarit...

<B>1912-S $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> The S-mintmarked Indian Head quarter eagles from 1912 through 1915 are among the most elusive issu...

<B>1913 $5 MS65 PCGS.</B></I> The color is a delight on this stunning Gem Indian Head half eagle, ranging from the predominant dee...

<B>1913-S $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> The 1913-S five dollar carries with it a reputation of poor quality. In his <I>A Handbook of...

<B>1914 $5 MS63 PCGS.</B></I> A few small abrasions on each side preclude a finer grade for this piece, notably on the Indian'...

<B>1914-D $5 MS66 PCGS.</B></I> The present coin is among the standout specimens in this fine consignment, as one of only two MS66...

<B>1914-S $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> The later S-mint Indian Head half eagles constitute some of the best-known rarities in a series re...

<B>1915 $5 MS65 PCGS.</B></I> The 1915 half eagle, coming from a mintage of 588,000 business strikes, can be obtained with relativ...

<B>1915-S $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> The relatively low mintage 1915-S half eagle (164,000 pieces) is elusive in all grades, particular...

<B>1916-S $5 MS65 PCGS.</B></I> Advanced collectors of Indian Head half eagles seldom have an opportunity to acquire such a high-g...

<B>1929 $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> The 1929 coinage of half eagles resumed after a 13-year hiatus. This issue is rare in all Mint State...

<B>1908 $5 MS62 PCGS.</B></I> Apricot-gold patina laced with traces of light green enriches both sides of this half eagle. Well st...

<B>1908 $5 MS62 NGC.</B></I> This well struck example from the first year of issue displays luminous, lightly abraded orange-gold ...

<B>1908 $5 MS62 PCGS.</B></I> The outer regions of this shining first-year half eagle are predominantly orange-gold, while the cen...

<B>1908 $5 MS63 PCGS.</B></I> The luminous orange-gold surfaces of this Select piece show faint glimmers of yellow at the margins....

<B>1908 $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> The glowing surfaces of this near-Gem are an attractive blend of yellow-orange and peach. Pleasingly...

<B>1908 $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> A splendid first-year example of this novel recessed relief design. The orange-red surfaces shimmer ...

<B>1908-D $5 MS63 PCGS.</B></I> The centers of this exceptionally lustrous D-mint half eagle are lemon-gold, while the margins ran...

<B>1908-D $5 MS64 NGC.</B></I> A gorgeous yellow-orange representative of this mintmarked first-year issue, well-defined with spla...

<B>1908-S $5 MS62 PCGS.</B></I> A well-struck and luminous orange-gold representative of the lowest-mintage Indian half eagle issu...

<B>1908-S $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> While a legitimately scarce issue, the 1908-S is actually more plentiful than the other S-mint Ind...

<B>1909 $5 MS63 NGC.</B></I> Boldly defined and highly lustrous, this Select example's lightly marked surfaces are seemingly c...

<B>1909-D $5 MS62 PCGS.</B></I> The strongly lustrous surfaces of this type Indian half eagle are an appealing blend of lemon-gold...

<B>1909-D $5 MS62 NGC.</B></I> A pleasing example of this populous Denver half eagle issue, well-defined overall with luminous yel...

<B>1909-D $5 MS62 PCGS.</B></I> A well-defined example of this popular Indian half eagle type issue, predominantly orange-gold wit...

<B>1909-D $5 MS62 PCGS.</B></I> The luminous apricot-gold surfaces exhibit elements of orange. An unworn example of this ever-pres...

<B>1909-D $5 MS63 PCGS.</B></I> Zones of yellow-orange mingle with areas of mint-green on this well struck Indian half eagle. A di...

<B>1909-D $5 MS63 NGC.</B></I> Even honey-gold toning is illuminated by intense mint frost on the reverse, while the obverse has a...

<B>1909-D $5 MS63 ICG.</B></I> Well struck and lustrous, with an unblemished obverse and a small number of scattered blemishes on ...

<B>1909-D $5 MS63 ICG.</B></I> Boldly struck with a bright satiny finish and attractive honey-gold coloration. A few grade-limitin...

<B>1909-D $5 MS63 ICG.</B></I> A well struck example of this widely collected Indian half eagle type issue, predominantly yellow-o...

<B>1909-D $5 MS64 NGC.</B></I> This common date issue is available in most Mint State grades through MS64, as evidenced by the tho...

<B>1909-D $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> Soft, attractive luster is the most noteworthy feature of this lovely example. The well struck dev...

<B>1909-D $5 MS64 ANACS.</B></I> The surfaces are a lovely red-gold, with hints of hazel near the peripheries. This issue is surpr...

<B>1909-O $5 XF45 NGC.</B></I> An always-popular issue as the key date in the Indian Head half eagle series as well as the last O-...

<B>1909-O $5 MS60 NGC.</B></I> The '09-O five appeals to many with its historical and numismatic significance. Struck during t...

<B>1910 $5 MS62 NGC.</B></I> Bright peach-gold surfaces display well struck design elements, except for minor softness on the eagl...

<B>1910 $5 MS62 ANACS.</B></I> Boldly struck with lovely red-gold surfaces that show soft, pleasing luster. Light, scattered abras...

<B>1910-D $5 MS62 PCGS.</B></I> The heavy production of 1909-D half eagles led to a surfeit of the coins, and in 1910, Denver stru...

<B>1911 $5 MS62 PCGS.</B></I> Boldly impressed with subtly lustrous, lightly abraded orange-gold surfaces. An unworn and desirable...

<B>1911 $5 MS62 NGC.</B></I> This attractive type piece shows better-than-average luster and excellent detail. The lightly abraded...

<B>1911 $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> A nice piece for a type set, with softly lustrous greenish-gold surfaces and a representative of one...

<B>1911-D $5 AU55 ANACS.</B></I> The 1911-D Half Eagle is a scarce date from a low mintage of just 72,500 coins. Slight wear is ev...

<B>1912 $5 MS63 NGC.</B></I> Rich rose-gold coloration adorns both sides of this matte-like example. A pleasing Mint State specime...

<B>1913 $5 MS62 PCGS.</B></I> The fields have a dusky orange appearance, while the centers have lighter yellow-gold color. This mi...

<B>1913 $5 MS64 NGC.</B></I> A substantial number of high-end About Uncirculated and lower-level Mint State coins are known of the...

<B>1914 $5 MS63 NGC.</B></I> The luster is stronger and more frosty than ordinarily seen on any Indian Head half eagle issue. This...

<B>1914-S $5 MS62 PCGS.</B></I> The peach-gold surfaces on this 1914-S five dollar have above-average luster, and the design featu...

<B>1915 $5 MS64 NGC.</B></I> The 1915 is one of the more attractive issues of the Indian Head five dollar series (Jeff Garrett and...

<B>1915 $5 MS64 NGC.</B></I> This shimmering caramel-gold near-Gem has a sharp strike with nearly absolute definition within the I...

<B>1915 $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> The half eagles of 1915 would be the last examples of that denomination struck at Philadelphia until...

<B>1916-S $5 MS61 NGC.</B></I> A boldly impressed and slightly brassy example of the penultimate half eagle issue intended for cir...

<B>1795 $10 13 Leaves AU50 PCGS.</B></I> Breen-6830, Taraszka-1, BD-1, High R.3. It is always an interesting pursuit to seek the o...

Breen-6834, Taraszka-8, BD-2, High R.4. In their Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties (2006), Harry W. Bass, Jr. and John Dannreuther identify th

<B>1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse--Repaired, Whizzed, Rim Filed--ANACS. AU50 Details.</B></I> Breen-6840, Taraszka-20, BD-8, R.5. Th...

<B>1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse--Cleaned, Rim Damage--ANACS. AU55 Details.</B></I> Irregular Date, Small Stars, Breen-6840, Tarasz...

<B>1800 $10 --Damaged--ANACS. VG8 Details.</B></I> Breen-6842, Taraszka-23, BD-1, High R.3. Here is a chance to buy an early eagle...

<B>1800 $10 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details.</B></I> Breen-6842, Taraszka-23, BD-1, High R.3. A middle die state with die cracks at...

<B>1800 $10 --Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. AU55 Details.</B></I> Breen-6842, Taraszka-23, BD-1, High R.3. A single die pair is known. This p...

<B>1801 $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details.</B></I> Breen-6843, Taraszka-25, BD-2, R.2. Luster beckons from Liberty's h...

<B>1801 $10 --Ex-Jewelry, Tooled--ANACS. XF Details.</B></I> Breen-6843, Taraszka-25, BD-2, R.2. Star 8 has two points to the cap,...

<B>1801 $10 --Damaged--NCS. AU Details.</B></I> Breen-6843, Taraszka-25, BD-2, R.2. The reverse rim has a small ding at 6:30, and ...

<B>1801 $10 AU55 PCGS.</B></I> Breen-6843, Taraszka-25, BD-2, R.2. The common 1801 eagle variety with star 8 close to the Liberty ...

<B>1801 $10 MS63 NGC.</B></I> Breen-6843, Taraszka-25, BD-2, R.2. One of two varieties of the year. This Wide Date variant is dist...

<B>1803 $10 Small Stars Reverse MS60 NGC.</B></I> Breen-6844, Taraszka-28, BD-3, R.4. This impressive apricot-gold representative ...

<B>1838 $10 VF20 NGC.</B></I> The warm honey-gold surfaces of this moderately circulated piece remain surprisingly luminous. Faint...

<B>1838 $10 XF40 PCGS.</B></I> The 1838 is significant for at least three reasons. It has a very low mintage of 7,200 pieces. It i...

<B>1838 $10 AU55 NGC.</B></I> The 1838 is significant as the first ten dollar piece issued since 1804. It is also quite rare, sinc...

<B>1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters VF35 PCGS.</B></I> Mislabeled on the insert as a Type of 1840. This is definitely a Type o...

<B>1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters AU53 PCGS.</B></I> The Type of 1838, with a smaller portrait than the subsequent Type of 1...

<B>1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters XF45 ANACS.</B></I> With a mintage of slightly less than half of its Large Letters counter...

<B>1841 $10 MS60 NGC.</B></I> Like the other early Coronet eagle issues, the 1841 is a condition rarity in strict Mint State. Thou...

<B>1842 $10 Large Date AU55 NGC.</B></I> The more available of the two 1842 logotype varieties, but a scarce item in any grade, si...

<B>1842 $10 Small Date AU53 NGC.</B></I> A partly lustrous and typically abraded straw-gold No Motto eagle. The obverse rim has a ...

<B>1843 $10 AU58 NGC.</B></I> Breen-6861, his "very rare" triple-punched date. <I>Coin World's Coin Values<...