SGBH Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Deep lustrous fields vie for dominance on this attractive gem. A frosty vivid specimen with some nice cartwheel spin on both sides. Well struck on all

The present specimen displays smooth, toned surfaces that would settle for nothing less than a full Gem grade. Quite scarce above the MS 64 level with

Nothing escapes the sharp eyes of the collector, who will see at once how pleasantly toned this Gem 1886 silver dollar truly is; it ranks among the mo

The powerfully struck, lustrous gold-toned surfaces are readily appreciable at all angles. This is an common issue but standard fare among Gem quality

An refreshingly bright and lively specimen of this scarce O-mint issue with luster enough and boldness enough to please most hardened collectors. Ever

A lustrous, naturally toned example with plentiful mint frost in the fields and on top of all devices.

This sharp gem has a few light planchet streaks (as made) in the field before Liberty, but is flashy and original in all areas where it counts. And th

Warm reds and golds in the colorful toning. A sterling gem whose beauty is captured in both the photos as well as the "star" award by NGC.

Full reeling mint luster that would be the color of ice were it not for a wonderful overlay of toning. A smart-looking Gem of this popular date.

Swirls of lovely multicolor tinted luster with richer shadings provide hours of enjoyment for the new owner. Both the peripheries and the central reve

Deep, original toning with smooth underlying luster that gives it a nice "cartwheel" boost.

White in the center turning to lovely blue iridescence in an arc spanning the top of the obverse like a fancy drawbridge over Liberty's head.

Swirls of silvery cartwheel luster with richer texture than average for this plentiful issue.

Warm golden to deep shades of purple and blue exhibit intense cartwheel luster over the obverse and a satiny, matte-like bright-white appearance on th

If we were limited to just one word to describe the color here, we'd say it has "deep colorful irdescent resplendent" toning, and thum...

Lovely shades of toning on the obverse.

Brilliant white obverse; even more dazzling reverse because of its bright multicolor scheme.

The limited number of colorfully toned survivors never fail to excite bidders when they appear at auction. In addition to unqualified technical superi

A lustrous example whose brilliance whirls dizzily around the colorfully toned surface. Fully warrants the "star" designation, a premium q...

Bright colors on this beauty, hence NGC's "star" rating, which it grandly deserves.

This is the scarce overdate of 1887. Pleasant silver prooflike surfaces display lots of luster on the untoned devices. Crisp detail on all devices. A

Soft satin-like fields careening with lustrous silver color while the devices put on a snowy white display as well. Nicely struck with just outstandin

This is a coin with thickly frosted Liberty and eagle offset by near gem quality mirror fields, and representative of this desirable date in deep proo

Although the strike is typically soft in the centers, nothing is lacking in terms of surface quality or even the freshness of the satiny white luster.

The strike is particularly sharp for the issue and few appreciable blemishes affect the billow mint frost or satiny luster of this untoned Gem.

A lustrous example whose vivid blast of color undulates and billows across the surface like a spectral Northern Lights display.

Deep original toning on this attractive 1888 silver dollar.

While Mint State examples are occasionally available through the near-Gem level, Gem 66s are surprisingly elusive of this O-mint date. This is a frost

Red-gold-blue. A wealth of possibilities here for the collector who is easily charmed by fresh toning on his silver dollar. We glance sympathetically

A sparkling coin bursting with wintry luster, untoned and white in appearance. The surfaces are refreshingly clear of marks. Taking stock of another k

A razor sharp Gem that has rich frosted surface. Lustrous and immaculately preserved with simply outstanding color.

A toned and lustrous choice coin that has frosty fields and devices.

Silver Dollar coinage resumed in 1889 at the Carson City office after a three-year absence. Upon reopening, there was time enough to strike 350,000 Si

A minimally circulated Carson City key that has a lustrous silver-gray appearance and strong highpoint detail with a tendency toward prooflike reflect

A well struck, appealing example of the scarce Carson City strike this year. Only 350,000 were made.

About as close to gem as can be expected, this robust 1889-O does have some scattered but light bagmarks. Unlike the general run of pieces of this cal

An astonishing gem of the best possible order whose satiny surfaces play host to robust detail in the hair and on the eagle. Best of all is 1889-S&#...

Another enticing 1889-S. Silver satin luster on a well presented and fully struck planchet makes this a coin to consider. As already mentioned, this d

Slightly lower mintage S-mint date; a lustrous example.

Smooth metal flow enhances the glittering mint reflectivity that covers the surfaces, giving the coin a shimmering, glowing cameo appearance. The orig

This is a sparkling silver specimen radiating mint bloom, and nicely preserved. This is also a generally well-struck example with good details. It has

A sparkling deep mirror example whose surface originality and sparkle is just the ticket for some collector who prefers the challenge of a prooflike d

Lightly toned yet still very frosty and choice.

Untamed cartwheel luster on a nice high-end Gem example free of any toning. Reasonable detail definition as well for 1890-O, especially to the all-imp

The strike is better than average for the issue, but the frosty devices have decidedly splendid contrast with the dark mirrored fields. The light bagm

A satin-fresh beauty. Level, rolling luster with splashes of rich white mingle on the frosty gem surfaces. Struck with methodical precision throughout

This is not the 'Spitting Eagle' variety (besides, who would want an eagle spitting over the pristine surface?). Collectors keep asking us a...

A sharply struck near-Gem with exceptional cameo contrast between the snow-white devices and the decidedly reflective fields. A good strike, a clean c

A small dot of metal (from a shallow pit in the die) created the distinguishing feature on this aptly named variety, one of the Top 100 varieties for

Lustrous and almost devoid of any color. A very pleasing example of this CC-mint issue.