Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Very few Philadelphia mint survivors could possibly equal the Superb technical merits and originality of this piece. In addition to its strong strike

Lustrous but deep frostiness dominates the surfaces of this beautiful coin, with a particular glow to the reverse fields, everything bathed in wonderf

Lustrous with dominant snow white frostiness plowing through the overlay of warm golden toning. Sharp-edged devices and lettering throughout with the

Mainly brilliant white but with a little pale hazy gold and gray toning.

Creamy white and immaculately preserved reverse with the same frosty allure on the obverse, but this side is bathed in nice russet brown color with a

Iridescent satin to frosted white and golden brown color resonate off of the surface of this near-gem 1880-CC.

Lot of 3 coins.

The surfaces are untoned, bright silver in color, and quite lustrous. The devices were struck with such force and energy by the dies that all design e

It is easy to see this piece was delivered a full, sharp blow by the dies, hence it's astounding high grade. Further more, rich silvery white co...

A lustrous Gem that has exquisite surfaces and a very good strike; but most of all, you will be mesmerized by its multiple layers of colors, some of t

A spectacular Gem with original, icy white originality from impressive pristine surfaces.

A frosty Gem with brilliant, untoned surfaces and a powerful strike. Sharp-edged devices and lettering throughout complement the two-tone cameo effect

Bold cartwheel luster spins broadly beneath sleek silvery highlights. The reverse strike eagle's breast is nearly impossible to imagine sharper,...

White.

Graced by deep natural steel gray with vibrant gold obverse toning plus some sky blue, and striking lavender shades of color. In other words, this 188

In addition to the delightful prooflike radiance from the fields, the coin has marvelous multicolor toning. Struck with preciseness only now and then

Gorgeous toning on both sides, with the obverse a fine blend of greenish steel to full red and magenta hues, a wonderful combination rarely seen on a

Exquisite electric blue obverse toning yields grudgingly to similarly fantastic blue with deep red and gold reverse colors. Together these harmonize i

A band of deep charcoal gray with blue iridescence on both sides.

Faithful to every detail from a full blow by the dies, the surfaces are highly lustrous and each side has a light satiny effect that swirls and altern

Before describing this lovely Gem we took a second look at it and have found that it is just as pristine and beautiful as our first impression: sleek

The silvery color is especially vivid on this 1881-CC, a coin with resplendent surfaces and "hard white" frost.

Desirable with this meticulous strike. Both the strike and satiny luster on this hefty silver dollar are simply outstanding, and only the presence of

Untoned cartwheel luster on nice satin surfaces, the fields radiant with brilliant prooflike finish while Liberty's profile is in satiny relief....

Rich silvery white color. A well struck '64 that has gleaming fields.

Another attractive CC-mint specimen with natural light rose-gold toning.

Shimmering white luster radiates off the surface.

Pleasant satin luster ripples across toned silver surfaces. This is a well-struck example with good details for the CC-mint. It has no bothersome nick

Both with rich silvery white color. Lot of 2 coins.

Fresh silvery bright fields and devices. Especially bold strike.

Explosive cartwheel mirrors grace satiny and lively golden-rimmed surfaces. Varying hues of gold mingle broadly with rich gold iridescence at the edge

In addition to its fantastic surfaces and razor-sharpness, this coin offers a crescent of lovely toning, the shading making a nice transition from ele

Blazing but satin luster, the coin thoroughly bright and untoned and thus allowing full play for the silver luminosity. Silver, as it happens, is the

Lustrous with dominant snow white frostiness and incredible detail in the hair, the eagle, and other design elements. Briefly, this coin comes within

Clockwork precision seen in the hair, the eagle, and all the other important high points. A brilliant, lustrous, and exquisitely prooflike Gem.

A band of deep toning off to one side leaves the main portion of this gem glowing and bright.

Mint luster that never ends -- frosted glass beneath wonderful rainbow toning gives this coin much of its life and pizzazz. Furthermore, clear-cut dev

Well toned and strikingly original cartwheel luster underneath. A vibrant gem.

Fully original with warm silvery radiance, the devices snowy frosted against reflective mirror fields on both sides. A gem.

Well detailed with extraordinary mint luster and silvery glitter that is capped off by sharp devices. Has a tiny line in the field below P of PLURIBUS

Uneven but definitely colorful toning on the obverse of this nicely preserved gem.

Lovely bands of toning grace the obverse, from bright sunset gold through purple then into blue, with shimmering iridescent highlights. A jewel!

Early style holder, a radiant gem featuring wonderful brilliant golden to amber colored toning.

Eye-catching brilliant white luster flows from top to bottom on this silvery bright 1882-CC. Be sure to examine all of these Carson City silver dollar

Toned. Eye-catching luster cascades from top to bottom beneath the toned silver surfaces.

Desirable satin luster flows across golden toned silver surfaces.

Lot of 5 coins.

Lot of 4 coins.

The popular overmintmark variety, the diagonal slant of the S is visible inside the opening of the O. Typically frosty for the issue, the ice-white su

Keen-edged devices throughout, including the key hair details above the ear as well as the eagle's breast which is, while not 100% razor-sharp, ...

A spot-free example whose mint luster puts to shame most Mint State 64 dollars of this issue, a date found in lesser Mint State without difficulty but

Luster and prooflike reflection so bright it breaks the silence like a gunshot in the forest -- what with delightful fields and devices, the coin is i

Magnificent one-sided toning, with the obverse brilliant, and the reverse combining deep iridescent shades. We see gold and purple-magenta hues, some

Attractive toning in a band on either side.

We have handled numerous 1883 dollars, business strikes or proofs, and it always pleases us to see one that comes as close to perfect eye-appeal as th

White.

Frosted relief; mirror field; scattered bagmarks on Liberty, fewer on the eagle.

This piece displays attractive snow-white color over the mainly abrasion-free surfaces, with deep mirrors supporting the radiant head of Liberty and t

The strike is strong, with clear definition to the high points, while the surfaces are toned deep majestic shades of color on the obverse (leaving the

Most Deep Mirror silver dollars also exhibit what is commonly referred to as cameo contrast, but ANACS makes sure that you realize this with their gra

Scattered but light bagmarks; strong black-on-white contrast from the depth of the mirrors acting to provide a foundation for the classic white froste

The silvery luster on both sides is full with a vibrant satin texture on the portrait against fully developed mirrors in the field - the very essence

Original satin luster glitters throughout untoned silver surfaces. This is a nicely struck CC-mint example boasting fine detail to all the high points

Frosted glass white luster and impressive fields; in addition, the coin was struck with mathematical precision by the dies, thereby imparting full des

Struck with meticulous care by the dies on both the central hair as well as the chest feathers of the eagle. A captivating white surface example, with

This is a well-struck example with good details. It has no bothersome abrasions or points of wear. The satin portrait ripples with original luster. Th

Satiny, lustrous surfaces display mirror iridescence with contrasting frosted relief, brightness throughout. The only toning occurs at the very edge o

Early (pre-1989) grading holder; a silvery radiant specimen trimmed at the edge with warm amber brown.

Devices as "sharp as a two-edged sword" including the exact centers which often turn up weak on this scarcer S-mint issue. A few scattered...

Gorgeous mint fresh dazzle with a band of amber brown toning along the lower rim.

Fresh silvery bright fields and devices.

Lightly toned. A frosty gem.

Struck with exactitude by the dies, the devices are bold, the luster creamy and only slightly marred by bagmarks.

Toned.

A satiny matte-like gem with dazzling underlying luster and equally blazing highlights. Nicely struck with just a hint of weakness at the centers, bar

This is a strongly struck CC example, with beautiful detail to all the important high points. Original satin luster glitters throughout untoned silver

Lustrous, mirror-deep surfaces display rich silvery iridescence, with the overall appearance greatly bolstered by cartwheel luster and cameo frosted d

Struck with almost scientific precision on the eagle, the hair strands, and for that matter, every other element of the design! Fully brilliant, the s

A satiny gem of the finest order, this 1884-CC offers a high degree of bright cartwheel luster spinning broadly beneath rich white highlights. Impress

Full, bold transfer from the die to planchet seen in the centers as well as the other key areas of the design. Virtually snow-white luster in the fiel

Originally preserved, the surfaces are intensely lustrous with swirling cartwheel frost and just a blush of golden brown patina. Struck with controlle

A coin with a nice cartwheel appeal, beautifully toned surfaces with the underlying luster appearing as when first struck.

Shimmering cartwheel luster on the surfaces of this attractive, gray-toned coin.

Lot of 5 coins.

Fully struck and brilliant throughout with no distracting abrasions present, hence its well deserved Mint State 67 grade. There is even an ounce of se

Fully struck in all areas with pinpoint detailing on the tips of the hair curls over the ear. An exciting example of a relatively plentiful date, this

A frosty O-mint issue with brilliant, untoned surfaces and a respectable, if not quite 100%, full strike.

Silver-gray surfaces benefit from attractive cartwheel luster with minor dullness on the frost usually associated with this difficult S-mint date. Tin

A coin that glows with 90% mint frost over both sides, the cartwheel effect of this luster still evident as the coin is held in the hand and slowly tu

Lustrous and well-struck for the issue, this scarcer San Francisco date in this quality is sure to please the collector. Although many would gladly tr

A well struck example with 30% luster in the protected areas and nice original old-silver patina free from signs of cleaning or the dreaded coin dip.

Key date in this lustrous condition. Shimmering cartwheel effects still visible in the fields.

Bright mint luster characterizes the surfaces on this lovely piece and provides a base for the resplendent gold, reddish sunset and sky blue iridescen

Crisp detail on all devices. A remarkable coin: The surfaces are untoned, bright silver in color, and quite lustrous with strong contrast between the