SGBH Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Nothing like a gleaming '58 in '68 quality to spruce up a Franklin half dollar set in the month of February '06.

Superb original surfaces, color, and detail.

It seems appropriate that we are offering this handsome frosted Proof in the month of February where, in most parts of the country (but not Southern C

Beautiful original toning from a Mint Set.

Many, like the present example, are richly toned over frosty luster. Although we have no corroborating paperwork on these, it is our believe many if n

Again, a very splendid and sharply made Franklin half dollar with toning that collectors prize.

Another top-end specimen in this grade with splendid color and surface freshness.

Gleaming original surfaces, no doubt this coin too had its beginning in a U.S. Mint Set.

Nice original milky gray toning.

Fully original with warm silvery radiance under the gray toning.

A lovely full bell lines Gem that has radiant silver-gray to toned color. Lustrous and sharply struck with top-quality pristine fields like those foun

Exquisite toning.

Another fresh appearing specimen in Gem quality. Many pieces from the Bruhn collection are in first-generation PCGS holders, indication of the many ye

Outstanding color on this piece that must have come from one of the original Mint Sets to be so richly toned with fresh surfaces.

Only a little less scarce than the 1958 issue just offered, and here, too, this example has shimmering bright surfaces and no toning.

Superb!

A flashy gem.

It is nice to see such a beautiful specimen offered of the 1959 half dollar.

A gem.

This, like the rest, is outstanding in all its details and surface toning.

Frosty.

Among the most attractive you will see.

Superb surfaces and a rollicking bold strike on all devices.

Original patina throughout.

A glorious gem with great color and eye appeal.

Razor-sharp on all devices, including the focus of attention, the horizontal bell lines. Lightly toned.

Lovely toned surfaces although there are a few old fingerprints visible in the color (not for everyone, but the grading services don't seem to d...

Brilliant-white and fully lustrous with a near-perfect strike on the frosted head of Ben Franklin and the Liberty bell.

Another superb specimen.

We hope to show you by this round of wonderful Franklin halves that collectors can have a grand time just scanning through pictures of some fascinatin

A wonderful example of the Type.

Splendid surfaces, the lustrous push from below gives a boost to the toned highlights.

An eye-catching coin that displays original toning as acquired over the years.

A frosty gem.

When it comes to fresh appearing color and surfaces, few can surpass the consistent high quality of these toned Franklins from the Dr. Bruhn collecti

A resplendent toned example.

Another nicely toned Gem.

Here, too, we see what time and careful storage can accomplaish in the way of toning.

Hand-picked quality with glorious color and only lightly marked surfaces.

An incredible cameo jewel with flashy mirrors and sparkling white devices.

The satin-like devices are gorgeously unimpaired by hairlines or spots of any size. Meanwhile, the fields are immaculate.

Another in a long line of resplendent Gem Proofs that we offer for the bidders' enjoyment!

Strong two tone cameos on both sides of this amazing gem. We've discussed the Liberty bell on a several occasions in this sale. But what abo...

The later Franklin half dollars are generally unobtrainable with full strikes unless one is prepared to pay a stiff premium.

Pleasing color on this gem toned Franklin half dollar.

Bold relief plus fresh luster and all displayed under some nice toning.

Full reeling mint luster, the freshest kind.

Would that every other Franklin half dollar in Proof quality could look as fresh and appealing as this deep cameo specimen.

Bright satin finish on the devices, sparkling as when first issued because the fields are deep and "black" with watery m irrors. Difficult...

Deep mirrors are the foundation of this coin's marvelous cameo frosted devices. A jewel.