SGBH Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

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.