Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

This coin radiates attractive silver color, with no detracting marks or problems.

A sparkling coin bursting with luster, untoned and white in appearance. The surfaces are clear of marks.

Fully brilliant, the surfaces display few noticeable abrasions - a gem.

A frosty gem with luster that practically flies from the surfaces. Faint traces of old-silver and russet with a little sky blue bring out the fullness

Likely an early strike from fresh dies, judging from the details. The surfaces are satin silver. Struck with scientific exactness throughout the simpl

Metal flow enhances the glittering mint luster that covers the surfaces, giving the coin a shimmering, glowing appearance. The original mint brillianc

A strikingly original gem of the finest order. Intense cartwheel luster blends smoothly with dusky deep antique silver tones on the pristine satiny su

This lovely Gem is finished in satin luster with glowing fields and sharply impressed devices; rings of gold and silvery blue iridescence hug the rim.

Wonderful surfaces, great color and eye-appeal, and a first-rate strike. The perfect combination. The former 1892 Columbian in this condition may have

What is most noticeable when one first examines this coin is its thick, satiny mint luster -- it swirls around each side unimpeded by obvious abrasion