SGBH Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

This is the year of the cherished '57 Chevy; of Leave it to Beaver and Walt Disneyesque dreamlike quality in middle America. The 1957 half dolla...

Toned.

Another lustrous example of the issue with excellent eye-appeal.

Well struck and frosty.

Desirable mirror reflectivity flows across untoned silver surfaces on this absolutely pristine Franklin half dollar. Best of all, the 1958 issue is co

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.

Here, too, we are fond of recalling the fact that only the first strikes off of new dies show deep cameo contrast. By the later 1970s, but 10 to 15 ye

A heavenly gem with radiant white devices.

Another that features brilliant white devices, smooth mirrors. Women adored Ben Franklin and Ben Franklin adored women. When word got out in Paris,

This too may trace to an original Mint Set with its superlative surface, gleaming glow, and captivating color.

Another outstanding gem with fashionable toning over original luster.

The Franklin half dollar, designed by John Sinnock, marks the second appearance of the Liberty Bell on a United States coin. Earlier it was used for t

Nicely toned and carefully graded.

Beautiful gold and deep red toning with grand iridescence.

First and foremost a well struck gem. Only the bell lines have lost their definition on the Liberty bell.

Just as thoughtfully graded as the others in this prestigious collection of Franklin half dollars.

Lot of 120 coins.

Frosty and attractive.

Includes: 1940 Walking Liberty, 1941 Walking Liberty (x2), 1941-D Walking Liberty, 1942-P Walking Liberty, 1943 Walking Liberty, 1944 Walking Liberty,

Lot of 60 coins.

A fresh reminder of just how beautiful these can be in top condition.

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.

Lot of 120 coins.

Solidly graded and a solid deal for someone who wants to put aside a group for future use.

Again, Gem quality thick silver medals whose luster glows.

Yet another distinguished group of Gem MS65s.

A nice pair.

Frosty examples all.

Carefully selected by the consignor for their consistent high quality.

Another nice grouping of these on thick silver planchets.

Frosty specimens.

Two that are toned, one well toned, the other silvery.

Three more on the thick silver format.

Beautifully toned set in an original holder.

A sparkling gem of the finest order. The luster is unbeatable underneath some lovely silver-gray and russet toning, the strike is nearly full, being q

A smooth-surfaced Isabella quarter commemorative whose natural color enhances the beautiful of the design. First generation PCGS holder

A popular design for the commemorative collector. This has splendid luster and color.

Otherwise plain Alabama Halves were stamped with a 2x2 identifier in the right obverse field to signify Alabama as the 22nd state to be admitted to th

Well struck and white with frostiness, the Alabama 2x2 has long been a favorite of ours because of its low mintage and difficulty in supplying the wan

Lightly cleaned; now toned.

Satiny orange brown to silvery surfaces with some expressive faint tan highlights on the high points. A pleasing Superb Gem Uncirculated example of on

Original tab toning (russet brown and gold) from the issue card. Satiny luster underneath.