SGBH Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

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.