Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

With only 1,800 minted, this is among the scarcest Philadelphia Mint dates in the series. The business strikes were minted on July 28, 1873 and tend t

Frosty though not vibrant luster.

Though cleaned at one time, which resulted in myriad hairlines in the surface, this is still a well struck, acceptable coin and, as a quick scan of an

Similar to the 1875, this has numerous light hairlines in the polished surface. Still scarce, still collectable in this grade since it isn't dam...

Original prooflike surface still adheres.

The Gold Dollar of this year had an impressively small mintage of only 3,000 business strikes, and as two numismatic researchers have pointed out, it

Prooflike. Some hairlines.

Only 3,000 minted.

A few light hairlines in the otherwise lustrous fields. Mintage this year even lower than in 1879: only 1,600 business strikes issued, plus 36 Proofs.

There is a lovely interplay between reddish-gold and bright colors that give this the eye appeal of an even higher grade. Struck with controlled preci

Impressively struck on the obverse, the resounding gold tone resonates to the eye from the near prooflike field.

A satiny golden gem with strong underlying luster, pale orange-tinted color, and fantastic eye-appeal. Crisply struck, indeed fully so, and close enou

Color is mostly pale orange-gold in shade, but flickers of copper tinted iridescence can be found at the wreath. Devices were struck with energy and f

Prooflike, though lightly cleaned and abraded.

Fine pin scratches and hairlines. Lustrous.

Several obverse pin scratches.

Polished. Some rim impairment at the top, pointing to use as jewelry.

Rich yellow-gold and greenish color is nicely layered over each side of this lustrous pristine gem. The strike is strong, with clear definition to the

Both sides are covered in satiny greenish gold color that amplifies the bloom of the pristine luster. Substantial detail to the highpoints on this fin

Both sides are soaked in in reddish-gold iridescence that accents the smooth luster. Following this are clear-cut devices that point to it having been

Another very sharp, lustrous specimen.

Both the peripheries and the central reverse are impressive for their sharpness of strike, and the frosty textured surfaces are somewhat bagmarked, in

The deeply struck, matte-like devices are draped in soft golden patina and show sleek perfection against the reflective field. Sheer boldness of strik

The otherwise bright gold color deepens to frosted gold shadings in select areas of the main devices on this handsome Cameo specimen. Struck with exac

One of the most desirable of the Early quarter eagle varieties for the interesting star-count error on the reverse. The surfaces have very slight hand

Due to wholesale melting, as with other early gold issues, virtually the entire mintage of 1829 was wiped out. A handful survive, but the coins are tr

This well struck, lustrous $2.50 has a small dent on the jaw and a few nicks in the field above the eagle. Scarce in About Uncirculated condition.

Clean surfaces plus choice wide rims make this an attractive option for the collector of Classic period gold coinage. The Charlotte, North Carolina mi

Among quarter eagles of the Classic Head type designed by William Kneass the present 1839-D stands in advance of its peers. It is clearly choice, quit

Here we are pleased to write that the coin offered in this lot has plenty of mint frostiness, only a touch of softness at the centers, few marks to ca

A featured date among Dahlonega Mint quarter eagles, only 19,460 pieces were made and of these, many, in fact most, survive only in well worn grades s

Only 19,450 pieces minted. Some luster adheres around the stars and legends, as well as within the main devices of this generally sharply struck examp

The scarce quarter eagle traces to the illustrious Pittman sale and is a marvel to behold when one considers just how few mint states remain of the Da

Lustrous.

This warmly colored example displays beams of golden metallic detail in virtually all areas, with a couple of shallow luster flakes (as made) in the o

Fully pulsating with warm orange-gold color, the surfaces are free of bothersome striking incompleteness, with only the left leg of the eagle showing

A lustrous example of this low mintage date, untoned and only mildly abraded; excellent golden color.

With flattering mint luster and a minimum number of wispy abrasions, this peach-gold coin is every bit the '64 with possibilities for an even hi...

Glittering rivers of flame-colored mint frost from center to periphery with the deepest shades of orange in the center. Crisp detail on all devices. A

When endeavoring to describe this beautiful lively golden specimen to others, you'll find you are using an animated expression, for in viewing t...

Effusive, or even fulsome mint frost in amounts so copious and pristine it borders on sinful, with warm flaxen-gold to orange-gold color. Desirable wi

Polished.

Well-struck on all devices. Surging oceans of golden frost from edge to edge with only moderate diminishment from the few bagmarks.

No need to ask for anyone's consent to bid on this handsome Gem 1906, it possesses beautiful orange to rose-gold centers and oceans of frostines...

Flattering mint frost and warm yellow-gold to orange-gold color. The strike as keen as a razor on this, the first year of a new design, however, the m

The mostly honey-gold surfaces display modest, yet pleasing cartwheel luster effects as the coin turns under the light.

This warmly colored example displays beams of golden metallic detail in virtually all areas. Struck with mathematical precision by the dies, all of th

Numistrust MS63. Some minor dullness on the high points but generally lustrous and well-struck overall.

Nearly flawless for the grade with flaxen to orange-gold metallic patina over each side. An eye-appealing, beaming specimen whose dies left their infl

Strong mintmark and just as strong relief on the Indian's profile, his feathers, and the feathers of the bold eagle. The otherwise golden-rose c...

Bold mintmark; plenty of mint frost on both sides. A very attractive example.

Much scarcer issue in this condition than the other P-mint dates, lustrous and very well struck, although kept out of the MS65 category, we suppose, b

(Numistrust graded MS64). Lustrous with some purple brown patina in areas. Scarce in choice mint condition. Market pricing varies in response to whic

(Numistrust MS63 graded). A bit of good fortune awaits the buyer of this 1914-D: it is one of the scarcer issues in Mint quality and yet not as expens

(Numistrust MS63 graded). Clear mintmark along with very sharp detail on the Indian's war bonnet and the eagle's body of feathers.

Extra frosty luster in the fields, in the most recessed areas, and on top of the chief wear points such as the Indian's cheek bone and ruffled f...

Glittering rivers of flame-colored golden mint frost from center to periphery. Only a few scattered bagmarks.

(Numistrust graded MS62).

Sleek, satin luster throughout with fresh golden color.

Lustrous and well-struck, this attractive specimen is lovely, indeed.

(Numistrust MS63). Razor-sharp detail on all devices, with only a few light marks on the feathers of the headdress and near the word LIBERTY.

(Numistrust MS63). On this well-made 1929, the device emerges from the open field in sharp "recessed relief" -- a unique adaptation of the...

A brilliant and highly lustrous 1854 that has exquisitely preserved surfaces for the modest grade. Devices as "sharp as a two-edged sword"...

First year of the design and a lustrous specimen without many contact marks and only a few wispy hairlines.

The reverse displays an "agricultural wreath" by Longacre enclosing 3 DOLLARS and the date. The reverse wreath was later used on the desig...

Why this curious denomination? It has been suggested that the $3 had utility in the purchase of 100-subject sheets of three-cent stamps, or the acquis

The U.S. Mints paid no attention whatsoever to creating coins for collectors back in those days, unlike today, and pieces such as this were made and i

Lustrous. All of the dates in the 1860s have low mintage, with 1860 being typical at 7,036 plus 119 Proofs.

A well-struck example with about 40% to 50% luster, although somewhat hairlined from use. A low mintage year: 5,959 struck for circulation.

Scruffy surfaces and some very minor rim nicks. Scarce: only 5,750 business strikes minted.

Lightly cleaned. Only 5,000 circulation strikes minted in 1863.

Close to 95% luster with only a faint trace of hairline friction.

Some faint hairlines.

Light contact marks; brilliant golden frost on either side.

With attractive coppery red toning atop plentiful mint frost.

The strike on this low mintage 1879 issue is nearly always very sharp barring a little softness on the wreath's bow, and the present near-Gem is...

Light hairlines in the clearly prooflike fields. A nicely made, late-date, low-mintage coin (only 3,000 circulation strikes in 1879). Scarce.

A few light hairlines but these are almost overwhelmed by the blast of golden frost. A vibrant specimen.

Over the last one hundred years -- an immense span of time in the world of coin collecting -- the arrival of an 1875 Proof $3 at auction has given cat

Some light hairlines from years-ago cleaning but otherwise delightfully free of marks or signs of handling. The mintage on this little rarity is legen

Heart-stopping quality. Each side has a beaming yellow-gold devices surrounded by a nice field of glittering <I>full prooflike</I>surfac...

Graded About Uncirculated, this lovely specimen of the first design and year of the half eagle is a beautiful medium yellow gold. The obverse depicts

Stripped and lightly cleaned, this greenish gold half eagle has several shallow but noticeable hairline scratches in the reverse field. The obverse, o

A collector could be happy anywhere so long as he was in possession of this very rare coin that has likely been off the market for quite some time. Th

The Philadelphia Mint seemed to be operating in a state of disarray during the first few years, if the half eagles are any reflection of their operati

This lovely and lustrous specimen has the diagnostic two lumpy die breaks at ES O of STATES OF with some die crumbling also affecting TE of UNITED as

On the reverse of this variety, there are 13 stars arranged in an "arc", making it one of the more affordable varieties of the otherwise s...

Five die marriages were used to coin the 1800 Half Eagles, four of which share a common obverse die. While considered a common variety, not many are a

Lustrous, satiny to prooflike surfaces display rich pale gold and fresh iridescence, with the overall appearance greatly bolstered by cartwheel luster

Uncommonly smooth with fully metallic, golden-rose features. Struck with methodical precision throughout for this early issue including sharp stars, a

Pleasingly bright and lustrous, both sides are warmly colored in reddish-gold hues, the surface heavy with frost. The usual small luster breaks but no

The features have close to 95% frosty luster with only a trace of cabinet friction on the top of the cap, brow and brow curl, and top parts of the eag

Some faint old squiggly pin lines in the field, barely noticeable with the naked eye. Lustrous and attractive otherwise.