Pre-Long Beach Rare Coin, Fine Jewelry & Estate Sale

Breen-1155. A conservatively graded piece which displays mahogany coloration with red-brown highlights in the protected areas. The first two words of

Struck in England for the firm of Talbot, Allum & Lee, who were New York City merchants involved in trade with India. The Talbot cents circulate...

Baker-16, Breen-1217, Dalton & Hamer 1050, R.3. A conservatively graded example of this highly desirable early copper. The dark chocolate-brown ...

Baker-29AA. A late die state with the crack affecting E and F of THE FIRM on the obverse now heavy. The die state likely explains the minor strike wea

The details of this key date Indian cent are closer to AU. NCS has labeled this piece as "XF Details, Corroded and Improperly Cleaned," al...

Designated as Red and Brown by PCGS, but red is the dominate color on this Gem key date Lincoln cent. The luster is satiny and impressive, as is the b

Pleasing luster and pale-red coloration define this near-Gem key date Lincoln cent. A minuscule abrasion in front of Lincoln's chin limits the t...

For decades the 1943 copper cent errors have received mainstream press coverage and, as such, many non-collectors are aware of their existence. Howeve

A powerfully struck, pleasing Gem Proof Shield nickel, displaying original toning and distraction-free fields. This example is probably from the end o

David Lange opines in his Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels that the 1916-S five cent is "slightly scarce in the lower circulated grades and ra...

The 1919 San Francisco five cent is one of the most weakly struck issues in the entire series of Buffalo nickels. The current example is a rare except

Variegated ice-blue and golden toning on the reverse sets this Buffalo nickel apart from the average certified Gem. The obverse displays an even gold

Flashy luster and a bold strike have earned this Depression-era, S-mint nickel a Gem grade at PCGS. A lovely piece.

JR-1, R.4. Only two varieties exist for the year. 1800 dimes are underrated, and this date is encountered less often than any Bust dime dating between

JR-7, R.2. The Small 4 variant. The authors of the classic Early United States Dimes note that "at least five specimens exist in Mint State,&qu...

1844 Seated Liberty Dime, F15. Deep battleship gray coloration blankets both sides of this famous rarity, which is commonly referred to as the "...

A gorgeous Superb Gem representative, with powerful luster, bold details, and attractive patination.

As one would expect from a Full Band Mercury dime, this piece is well struck. The luster is equally impressive and the overall appeal of this offering

Proof Mercury dimes were only produced from 1936 to 1942, making the completion of a short-set fairly easy for most collectors. This example is the fi

The originality of this proof twenty cent piece is confirmed by its rich patination. Amber coloration intermingles with blue-green hues throughout, an

B-1, R.2. Medium gray obverse coloration with deeper gunmetal-gray toning on the reverse. The central details are strong on both sides, although we do

1821 Capped Bust Quarter, B-3, Die State 4 (obv.)/1 (rev.). A pleasing VG8 example with light gray devices set against deep, gunmetal-gray fields. Con

B-4, R.1, Die State 1/2. The Small Letters variant. Original, unbroken luster adheres to the protected design devices on this AU53 representative. The

Ex: Gil Clark Collection, which was sold via Heritage Auctions in 2003. This example displays a light golden hue with frosty devices against watery fi

CAC approved. Subtle olive coloration throughout with tinges of blue-green clinging to the devices. The boldly struck details are brought to life by t

O-103, R.5. For the specific variety, the NGC Census Report documents a mere two O-103 Flowing Hair halves at the AU58 level with none finer. The same

O-111, R.3. Pleasing, original two-tone gray coloration adorns both sides of this splendid Draped Bust half dollar. There are VF early halves, and the

O-118a, R.3. Pointed 6, With Stem. Housed in an early generation NGC "fatty" holder, which could explain the conservative grade designatio...

An accurately graded, eye-appealing Seated half dollar. Dove-gray coloration throughout with traces of sea-green and russet toning clinging to the obv

BB-160, B-12, R.2. The "No Berries" reverse, which was caused by excessive lapping of the reverse die. The current AU53 offering is quite ...

B-23, BB-159. Ex: Highlander, which was a high-ranking PCGS registry set of early dollars. Of the 22 1799 dollar varieties known, BB-159 is the only o

B-13, BB-193. One of the more available 1800 dollar varieties, but not so common when original and eye-appealing as the current offering.

The inaugural issue of the With Motto Seated dollar series. 725 pieces were struck in proof format, although many were either lost to circulation or o

Subtly blanketed with a pleasing lavender tone while soft, sea-green hues cling to the central devices. And, as one would expect of a full Gem proof S

VAM-36, R.4. One of the 7 over 4 tail feather issues. Frosty devices are framed by deep, watery fields. A pleasing coin.

A lovely example of this popular variety, with pleasing prooflikeness in the fields of both sides and minimally abraded surfaces.

Breathtakingly deep fields elegantly frame the frosty devices of this special Morgan dollar. NGC has certified nearly 15,000 1878-CC dollars, yet only

Rich, satiny luster and nearly distraction-free surfaces are the memorable characteristics of this Premium Gem 1879 dollar. As of May 2009, the PCGS P

Dave Bowers, in his Guidebook of Morgan Silver Dollars (2007), comments on the 1879-O issue: "The 1879-O dollar is plentiful in lower Mint Stat...

As of May 2009, the PCGS Population Report shows only 80 1880 dollars at the MS66 level with none finer, although the true number of Premium Gems is c

Unsurprisingly, this Superb Gem 1880-CC dollar is breathtaking. How a large silver coin managed to survive 130 years without acquiring noticeable abra

This specimen is in the Condition Census for the variety, according to Michael Fey's Top 100 Morgan Dollar Varieties. Impressive cartwheel luste...

A lightly toned representative with stunning field to device contrast on both sides. An eye-appealing example that is worthy of a strong bid.

Nearly incomprehensively clean surfaces, rich luster, and boldly impressed details all played a role in the MS68 designation of this 1880-S dollar. A

Housed in an early generation PCGS "rattler" holder. The label reads "MS64 DMPL" and is topped off with a CAC green sticker. Typ...

Frosty devices are framed by watery fields on this impressive O-Mint survivor. The surfaces are un-toned, yet original and aesthetically pleasing.

Top 100 variety, VAM-5, with a broken diagonal crossbar within the "O" mintmark. Of the 500 or so VAM-5 dollars in the NGC Census Report (...

A stunning Gem specimen, with glassy fields and frosted devices throughout. For the assigned grade, this Carson City Mint dollar displays above averag

A light golden hue blankets both sides of this frosty Gem Carson City dollar.

The population of 1883-S dollars drops precipitously beyond the MS64 level, with only 20 examples documented in MS65 or better at PCGS as of May 2009.