SGBH Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

A radiant example of the kind of quality one likes to describe for bidders of this actively collected yet difficult to obtain year. Careening cartwhee

Blazing white luster on satiny surfaces. A touch of weakness that is usually there on 1879-O dollars does not make its appearance here. The centers ar

A brilliant and exceptionally lustrous Gem that has choice mirror fields and satin devices.

A delightful sharp strike with frosty luster all topped off by original medium to deep reddish brown and silver-gray toning.

The scarcer flat-breast eagle of the Reverse of 1878 also has a parallel top arrow feather, a distinguishing feature of the variety. Both the peripher

A satiny gem with a full complement of underlying luster on its superb surfaces. Nicely struck in all areas with which is a key reason collectors are

A brilliant, lustrous, and exquisitely preserved Gem. Struck with controlled precision throughout which adds immeasurably to its superb appearance and

Nice color covers the fields of this handsome, satiny coin.

A crisply struck coin glowing with attractive colorful glow from the toned fields and devices. Gem quality that is close to pristine.

A high degree of luster distinguishes the satiny silver mirror-bright surfaces from others of the date which are less pulsating even though in technic

From center to periphery the intense radiant silvery luster glows with near pristine perfection. And all this is captured underneath a veil of warm go

Fully lustrous, in fact, semi-prooflike with cameo contrast -- an important and rare feature for this not all that well preserved issue -- the devices

Desirable with this bold strike on the head of Liberty as well as the eagle's chest feathers. Radiant color that you will write home about, as i...

The devices were struck with such power by the dies that all design elements show boldly. The very pretty color is utterly pleasing.

The strike is strong, with clear definition to the high points. The incredible rainbow color is especially revealing on the eagle side of this handsom

Vibrant colors with outstanding iridescent "sheen." An resplendent Gem with excellent luster and surfaces that are free from all but the m...

Sleek surfaces and grand in color with varying shades of deep iridescent toning. Of course, collectors seeing the photos understand this coin is nicel