Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Of the affordable No Motto dates, this 1852 is often picked because it can (and as this coin shows) actually <I>does</I> come in beautif...

Fine wire brush lines in the surface.

Some luster; extremely choice rims and surfaces.

Lightly cleaned but just the same a delightful specimen of this early New Orleans Mint issue. The near lack of abrasions and marks is what sets it apa

Scattered abrasions on both sides is about the norm for this inexpensive New Orleans issue. Some semi-prooflike surface remains around the main device

A nice orange gold piece with notable luster throughout and flaming beauty rarely seen in this issue. 1853 is often thought of as a "common dat...

The color is a rich blend of orange-gold and honey-gold shades with nearly 80% coverage. Desirable with this controlled strike, there are some faint h

The luster is also superior for the issue and grade, and moderately bright fields peer through rich flaming-gold coloration. There are some faint hair

The frosty textured surfaces are awash in rich orange-gold colors with the barest friction noticeable on the high points; furthermore, both sides are

For the Type 1 design coins of 1850-66, this has to rank among the most attractive toned specimens available in its grade. The coin shines. Warmly col