SGBH Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Deepest toning at the center.

Beautiful deep golden color.

The Special Mint Sets replaced the Proof Sets in 1965-67 as the U.S. Mint tried to placate collectors. Its intention was not to strike any special coi

Lovely rainbow effect along the left-hand side, the photo shows just how extravagant these can be when left alone to tone the way time and the element

Another wonderful fresh specimen.

Immaculate surfaces and color on this gem.

Attractive toning around the periphery suggests years of careful storage in a cardboard coin album similar to what Dansco and Whitman company sell.

The U.S. government switched from 90% silver planchets in 1964 to 40% clad planchets for 1965-67, before going all the way to cupro-nickel clad half d

This example has shimmering deep mirror surfaces and no imperfections. In fact, the opposite rules: perfection is the order of the day.

Untoned mirror-deep luster around nice bold devices.