Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

While hundreds of circulated early silver dollars remain in collectors hands (these were the chief trade and export silver coins of the day), only a f

Nice smooth, balanced circulation wear on either side, with typical lack of detail in the eagle (the centers of which are rarely full even on the rare

Cleans fields and devices; medium gray color with no rim problems or other areas of worry. An attractive circulated coin.

Centers moderately weak, with outer design closer to Fine or Very Fine quality in its detail. It is the silliest idea we've ever heard to settle...

Another quite nice specimen with medium to deep gray patina, balanced wear and clean surfaces, plus "eye appeal." Fate will rarely give yo...

An exciting example of a relatively plentiful issue, this medium toned coin displaying sharp cartwheel luster with perhaps 60% or so of the original b

Medium to deeper shades of antique gray with some russet brown hues in the mix, a pleasing example of this turn-of-the-19th-century date and always po

Struck with methodical precision throughout including the razor-sharp stars, equally impressive hair curls and ribbon bow, plus an almost astoundingly

About 10% muted luster with wear on the topmost hair waves, the shoulder and drapery, and on the eagle's lower wings. There are a few light line...

Lightly cleaned but has since begun to tone. Typical wear spots include the hair above the brow, Liberty's face and shoulder, etc., but the coin...

Some weakness of strike in the centers as often the case with this year suggest our conservative grade; the coin appears that it has been cleaned at o

Point of star touches point of upper part of eagle's beak: diagnostic for reverse G, this die was used to strike 1799 Bolender-7 only. Although ...

Somewhat uneven mottled gray and russet toning on this otherwise attractive early silver dollar. As often occurs with these, the central part of the r

Strong evidence of an earlier 8 under the second 9 in the date on this interesting variety. The small spur on the lower part of the 9 on these is in t

Medium slate-gray surfaces on both sides with underlying choiceness only occasionally found on an early bust dollar. Clear hair definition in Liberty,

Cleaned and recolored yet still presentable, all things considered. The rims are choice. (Accugrade VF25.)

A pleasant very choice example swooning with mid-winter blizzard-white frost underneath layers of deep russet brown and steel blue toning. As seems li

This nicely toned specimen has a few faint old hairlines on the bust and one or two others on the shield, but all in keeping with the light circulatio

Deep antique gray fields and main devices from long "deep storage" in a coin envelope or perhaps a wooden coin cabinet. The surface tint i...

Deep gray patina throughout, with choice underlying surfaces, a decent strike, and ample evidence this arises from the die known as BB-194 in which th

Clean surfaces on both sides, but "uncleaned" in the sense that it has very attractive natural old-silver gray fields with slightly lighte...

A pleasing mixture of smooth wear, minimal lack of detail in the hair above the forehead, and choice, injury free rims and fields combine in this turn

Dark steel gray with charcoal accents, dullish rather than glossy but featuring nice rims, excellent hair definition on Liberty and a decent eagle, wi

Choice rims and agreeable surfaces that are smooth and remarkably mark-free for this condition and this early silver dollar Type. The color being natu

This is a well struck, very lustrous Bust Dollar from the later period. The obverse displays around 50% frostiness while even more mint bloom covers t

A scarcer late-date Bust dollar. An old, minor pin scratch near the 12th star, decent detail and dullish light to medium gray color. Coin World Trends

Smooth even wear on the main features of Liberty, with wear noted around the face, the shoulder and foreword part of the bust, and on the topmost hair

What sets this apart from others is its uncleaned "old silver" look and originality. The fields are mostly medium gray but deepen to warm ...

This piece displays attractive frosted-white color over the abrasion-free surfaces with light russet brown and gray patina only sufficient to reveal i

Much can be said about this coin's extravagant amount of luster, but it should also be pointed out that it has a downright gorgeous strike on Li...

A popular, inexpensive Type coin, the close perfect date variety of 1802 has the greatest space between 8 and 0, with the figure 2 being distant from

A few tiny rim marks. Generally even deep gray fields with somewhat lighter grade high points, a pleasing example at our grade. (Accugrade EF40.)

Splendid color and surfaces; Liberty covered in satin frost against a glittering mirror field. Only 300 1839 dollars were reported to have been made i

A very presentable and original toned specimen of this early (No Motto) design, with features well struck though not entirely bold on the stars or hea

Cleaned with an eraser.

Smooth, if not very lively, even gray patina with dusky gold color and semi-prooflike fields. There are a couple of nicks on Liberty -- her shoulder,

Light PVC residue from years in a plastic coin flip somewhat dullish luster and the high points show some minor weakness. This results in a dulled app

In 1851 the excess of silver exports (including bullion, U.S. coins, and coins from other countries) over imports jumped to $23 million, up dramatical

Somewhat mixed patina ranging between light gray to deep steel gray and charcoal with russet in places. Only a minimum amount of wear on the high poin

A satiny Mint State 64 specimen with faint russet and natural light silver-gray surfaces that complement the smooth, hard-working luster beneath. Some

The surfaces are bright with moon-glow white luster and show none of the muting often seen on these early seated dollars. Indeed, the surface gleams w

What do you want to collector coins for? This attractive 1860-O seated dollar might be one reason, because it is sharp, frosty with cartwheel luster,

Minimally Uncirculated with dullish gray toning and contrasting darker high points on arms, lets, head, etc.

And keeping with its namesake, this is a "sterling" example of the first year of a new type. IN GOD WE TRUST was included on the reverse, ...

Extensive circulation abrasions, though still light silver gray luster with a few areas of russet brown. Nice rims; late-date With Motto design Type.

Gold with amber, royal purple with strikingly beautiful deep blue -- toning that just won't quit, and all original, all majestic, the very essen...

A bold example of this early Proof with bull's-eye rainbow toning. However, the color most likely has been added or enhanced, it still appears n...

From the moment we began to work up a description of this 1869 Proof dollar we began to get a feeling of utter marvel for this particular coin's...

Housed in an early generation PCGS holder (serial #8346194), this coin amazes us by its astounding beauty and first-class appearance. Here is a highly

One of only 960 Proofs issued this year. An intensely beautiful seated Dollar, a sparkling coin with choice mirrors and a strike that is very close to

Questionable toning that is gray and deep russet brown. (PCI graded MS63.) Only 1,573,700 1875-CC trade dollars were made, with the preponderance of t

A satiny frosted MS64 with strong underlying luster and nicely developed russet and gray highlights. Sharply struck with just a hint of weakness at th

Whereas a Morgan dollar from the San Francisco mint in this grade isn't all that unusual (and can be found at a major coin show without searchin...

Some original toning atop sparkling cartwheel surfaces, with everything very well struck including the stars. This is the final trade dollar from the

First year of issue and a razor-sharp example. In fact, this piece is struck with exactitude rarely found on any 1873 Trade dollar. Intense antique si

An extraordinary cameo Proof in all respects, the luster is bold and unyielding, while pale white frosty highlights blossom on the devices on both sid

The strong gradient of cameo frost envelopes both Liberty as well as the eagle. However, it doesn't stop there. The satin effect left over from ...

An incredibly fresh and highly lustrous gem, a benchmark for other examples that share this Proof 64 grade. While the strike is bold and crisp, it is

The cameo effect is unusually strong and attractive here, with amazing frosted relief not only on Liberty and the eagle but as well on the tops of the

A sparkling and lustrous frosted Trade dollar whose a satiny beauty fully defines all design features and burst of varying silvery hues on both sides.

By design, rather than by accident, this coin has needle-sharp relief and grand eye appeal. It ranks among the sharpest Proofs of 1881 on the market c

A satiny beauty, the devices frosted against mirror-reflective, if somewhat dusky toned fields. Smooth, rolling sparkle and splashes of rich gold ming

Warm golden to deeper reddish brown and iridescent blue toning covers both sides of this choice, lightly hairlined example. Struck with almost scienti

Full glowing mirror-finish luster, almost the color of wintry black ice in the fields is gently offset by frosted devices on either side, with Liberty

A satiny swirling two-tone Proof with dynamic cartwheel luster and golden brown to champagne toning around the rims. The striking details are exactly

Flashy fields offsetting frosted relief. A well-struck example.

If you've never collected Morgan silver dollars, it is best to begin at the beginning with a set of the various 1878 issues, of which this strik...

Bright and flashy with nice contrast.

Lots of small contact marks but still displays nice two tone contrast from the frosted relief.

One of several outstanding toned Morgan dollars we've had consigned to the sale, the obverse of this specimen deeply shaded: golden brown, blue-...

One of the most pleasing examples around in this mid-level grade, a coin sporting nice cartwheel effects beneath a layer of original blue (almost aqua

Toned.

Highly lustrous with the shimmering mint frost CC-mint coinage is so well known for, especially the 1878-CC. The dies left their rigid impression behi

White. Both sides are remarkably lustrous with full-moon whiteness and a spray of black mirror depth in the fields. A resplendent Carson City dollar.

The strike on this issue is nearly always very sharp, and the present Gem is no exception. The obverse is essentially gorgeous with its vast overlay o

White. A beauty, with nice snappy white color on undisturbed surfaces free of discoloration.

Frosted glass luster and impressive fields with warm russet brown toning dappled over each side. Struck with mathematical precision by the dies, of co

With all the afflatus being preached about Morgan dollars today, it is a pleasure to see an 1878-S with such lustrous surfaces, semi-prooflike on the

Struck with mathematical precision by the dies. A beauty, with nice snappy white color on undisturbed surfaces free of discoloration. This Philadelphi

Although this issue isn't as rare or high priced as some Morgans, the 1879-CC has long been known for its scarcity. Desirable features include (...

The wintry blast of white luster is utterly pleasing on devices, offset as they are by the equally pleasing deep mirror fields. Clockwork precision is

A frosty, satiny white gem with intense cartwheel luster on both sides. Nicely struck as well, with nary a hint of weakness anywhere (the eagle'...

Meticulous strike on every device, including the key centers. The silvery color is especially vivid on this 1879-O, with its snowy whiteness and only

The scarcer reverse of 1878 is from a left over die. Bright silvery luster in the devices and fields.

The obverse on this exceptionally fresh dollar has two tone contrast, meaning that the field is prooflike while the radiant head of Liberty is frosted

The obverse of this beautiful coin displays deep two-tone cameo contrast, while surfaces are pristine with only a faint sign of grazing in the luster

Incredible silvery perfection in the devices and fields. Devices as "sharp as a two-edged sword" including all hair elements, the cap, and...

White.

Fully original with warm silvery radiance. Struck with scientific exactness throughout the hair and across the eagle's breast and wings. A jewel...

A frosty Gem with attractive lightly toned surfaces and a powerful strike.

Displaying a uniform semi-prooflike surfaces on each side underneath light hazy gray toning. A gem.

Both the peripheries and the central areas are impressive for their sharpness of strike, and the frosty textured surfaces are glistening underneath va

A beautifully rainbow-toned obverse; an exceptionally lustrous 1879-S that has excellent fields and devices.

Gleaming, satiny luster and excellent detail. The surfaces are lightly toned.

Slightly prooflike fields. Gorgeous mint fresh dazzle.