Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

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.