Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Except for the 1920-S, which is a choice Extremely Fine 40 coin, the set is average circulated, with less worn pieces in the 1930s and 1940s. In Dansc

A coin featuring delightful color, surface mirrors, and razor-sharp detail. Indeed this is a first-rate gem with strong underlying reflective quality

Early PCGS-style holder (pre-1989) with strikingly original deep mirrors. Is it any wonder collectors go after these beautiful Gem Proof Walking Liber

Lovely glittering originality with mirror deep fields supporting razor-sharp devices. A scarcer Proof from the 1930s. It was only in 1936, after years

A lovely, mirror-smooth Gem, there are no mentionable spots or hairlines on either side. The surface is naturally toned while devices are, as always,

Deep russet brown and gold toning upon a base of natural antique gray. The underlying surfaces satin-like and virtually pristine. Full separation of t

As seems likely, this naturally toned 1949 Franklin half dollar could trace to an original mint set. Those familiar with the scarce early sets find ma

A coin that will endear itself by allowing the new owner to read its smooth features and shimmering luster; any world-weary Franklin half dollar colle

Beautiful original toning.

A coin whose stark beauty and razor-sharp strike is an open book: lustrous, light russet brown toning in areas through which the luster glows, and exc

An outrageously nice example of this important date, with stark contrast between the satiny fields and significantly bold devices.

This conditionally rare offering is fully frosted with richly toned surfaces. The strike is entirely free of criticism, being sharp in all areas incl

Lightly toned satin surface. Devices as "sharp as a two-edged sword" including the key horizontal bands on the Liberty bell which tend to ...

Scarce and very attractive in this grade.

Incredible detail and sharpness cleverly advance the bloom from the dies as well as the astoundingly beautiful sunset gold and red toning of this well

Dazzling bright surfaces and uncommon beauty in a gem quality 1951-D, with the first evidence of champagne gold toning having just developed. A gem!

Struck with scientific exactness throughout the bell and Franklin's hair. Beautifully toned silver-gray color with colorful accents lighting up ...

Lot of 20 coins.

Light milky white toning over sleek cartwheel luster. A gem.

Lot of 20 coins.

Lot of 20 coins.

Scarce. Well toned and original. A gem.

Blast of snow white frost.

Another scarce late-date Franklin issue, chiefly, these were poorly struck and come heavily marked up. Shimmering white mint brilliance is seen over e

Dazzling bright white example of this ever popular issue. Boldly struck devices.

The devices are boldly struck.

Housed in a PCI grading holder, this is a fully brilliant, sparkling gem, a date of high repute within the Franklin half dollar series and the first t

Intense cameo frosted luster graces the satiny, matte-like devices of this attractively toned gem Proof. A blend of mirror fields with almost infinite

Gorgeous with deep mirrors, almost "black" in their depth and watery reflectiveness. A pristine beauty for someone who cherishes these in ...

A gem housed in one of the pre-1989 flat slabs.

Beautiful toning.

Colorful toning on the obverse.

Beautiful rainbow colors on the obverse; sleek white frost on the reverse.

Colorful toning on the obverse.

A blazing gem.

A satiny specimen with subtle underlying luster that bolsters the beauty of the cartwheel effect when light shines upon its choice surfaces. Struck wi

A somewhat dullish toned but still lustrous example graded by SEGS MS64. Both portraits exhibit crisp detail while there are few marks to be found alo

Deep gray with russet toning.

Virtually ice-white in the fields underneath natural layers of toning from the issue card. The dies left their rigid impression behind without the lea

This example has shimmering milky surfaces and peripheral gold toning from the issue card. Desirable with this precision strike on the bridge and flan

Bright silver color bursts from original surfaces unmarred by toning. A strong strike as well, making this a desirable Antietam commemorative.

Well detailed with extraordinary mint luster and snow whiteness that is capped off by razor-sharpness on the conjoined busts of the two war combatants

A sleek and satiny gem with smooth-flowing luster and nuances of light to medium champagne toning to go with the natural gray, especially on the obver

Nicely toned.

Well toned and therefore well placed to delight just about every commemorative half dollar connoisseur. The 1938-S is one of the late-date, low mintag

Original toning from the issue card, and in immaculate state of preservation. A handsome offering. The Bay Bridge links the Oakland side of San Franci

The vibrant toned specimen that is satiny and consistent providing the look of a well struck and lustrous Gem that has carefully preserved surfaces.

An outstanding specimen, fully struck, dazzling with satiny fields and crisp devices. Lightly toned.

First year of issue; the Boone design would appear in every year from 1934 to 1938, although only the Philadelphia Mint struck this issue in 1934. Wel

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

Fresh-as-fallen-snow crispness leaps to the viewer's eye of nearly pristine toning and originality. Struck with almost scientific precision on t...

A spectacular Gem with original, flashy ever-so impressive pristine surfaces. Struck with technical exactness throughout for an Elgin half dollar.

A frosty gem with strong underlying luster and sharp highlights on both sides. Nicely struck for the date, in fact, fully so, therefore a coin that ge

A pleasant gem example swooning with warm silvery luster. Struck with systematic exactness throughout.

Fresh silvery bright fields and devices with a blush of color. Especially bold strike.

Incredible silvery perfection in the devices and fields. Most of these Elgins were put away years ago in first-generation PCGS holders and only now s

This fully struck Gem has glowing surfaces and no mentionable problems on either side. Very desirable in Gem condition and with intact mint frost. Des

Fully original with warm silvery radiance from the fields and devices. Struck with methodical precision throughout, as are these all!

Bold heavy luster spins broadly beneath vibrant highlights. The entire strike is complete in detail, making the present specimen well above average wh

Another simply exquisite Gem, the rolling surfaces seem to glisten with full, frosty textured luster. Keen-edged devices throughout, including the bea

The splendid white luster is frosty and consistent. A well struck and lustrous Gem that has carefully preserved surfaces. The strike as keen as a razo

A sparkling gem of the finest order. Intense cartwheel luster blends smoothly with nice white highlights on the satiny surfaces.

Fresh silvery bright fields and devices. Especially bold strike including the main devices, all letters in the legends.

A nice russet brown to amber tint radiates from this lustrous piece. No deviation in the sharp relief seen, not even in the centers of the coin on the

A radiant Gem that has an outstanding strike and near pristine color, white and then some warm golden hues.

Again, outstanding luster beams across radiant surfaces.

Full glowing, undisturbed mint luster that is nearly pristine. Not to boast but there is a wealth of detail seen throughout this well struck specimen.

Another outstanding Gem.

A satiny gem with intense underlying luster that bolsters the beauty of the unique textured frost.

A satiny beauty. Smooth, rolling luster and splashes of rich frostiness mingle on the satiny gem surfaces.

An extraordinary gem in all respects, like the others in this Elgin group the luster is bold and unyielding, while all highlights blossom on both side

Dazzling bright surfaces and uncommon beauty in a gem quality Elgin, this marvelous coin encased in one of the first production PCGS holders, circa 19

Shimmering white luster radiates off the surface. Crisp detail on all devices. A remarkable coin, housed as it is in one of the pre-1989 flat-edge hol

As last, and with the same heavy mint frostiness, but this time the coin developed lovely golden amber toning before it was presented for grading. And

A satiny gem with a wealth of underlying luster on its medium champagne surfaces. Nicely struck in all areas with just a touch of flyspecking on the o

Brilliant silvery color still freezes the air from the wintry surface of this appealing coin. The devices were struck with great force and energy by t

A highly lustrous satiny gem with a original toning from the issue card on both sides. Struck from pristine dies that imported a classic grainy heavy-

The surfaces have a bright, metallic, satin-like sheen underneath the original pastel to amber gold toning. With all this, the devices were struck wit

Blazing but satin luster, the coin is thoroughly white through and through. A gem! In order to sell extra Grant Commemoratives to the public, the c

A cosmic dose of heavenly cartwheel luster enlivens the broad expanse of luster in the fields and on top of the devices. The fields are essentially im

Nicely toned; a prestigious example of this plentiful Commemorative issue.

This is part of an extensive run of high-end Lincoln-Illinois commemoratives consigned to the sale. As you will see by the grades as well as their pho

Following Charles E. Barber's death in 1917, the task of engraving many of our early Commemorative Halves fell to George T. Morgan. He designed ...

Not knowing what to do and feeling wretched about all these delightful gems going to the competition? Then jump right in and make your move be heard,

Here is a coin that will fill a long-felt want in a set of Commemorative half dollars; nobody's feelings will be hurt if you bid higher than any...

Glittering throughout with fine-grain, satin-like surfaces, there are no impairments on either side that are worthy of mention. Original toning.

Take a big gulp and make the plunge on one of these handsome Lincoln commemoratives. This is a chance that shouldn't be overlooked.

A frosty Gem with brilliant, toned surfaces and a powerful strike.

Another with original toning.

Wonderfully toned.