SGBH Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

A little background on the rarity (or rather, lack of rarity) of the 1881-S silver dollar. This has always been a popular issue to collect since it is

Full cascading luster characterizes the surfaces on this lovely multicolor toned piece. Then again, clear-cut devices point also to it having been giv

Sharply struck throughout, the surfaces show even silvery bloom on one side (the reverse) and there are no mentionable abrasions on either side. The o

Very few survivors could possibly equal the technical merits and originality of this coin's toning. In addition to its strong strike and choice...

Gorgeous toning, if a little bagmarked on the main devices.

Matte-like surface from one too many times through the coin dip, possibly to remove old toning from the surface. One would be hard put to find a more

This example has shimmering milky white surfaces and no toning. Since our observation is that this date is rarely fully struck, then this sharp coin h

A popular, inexpensive issue.

Beautiful gold and iridescent steel-blue toning on the reverse; white obverse.

An incredibly bright and highly lustrous gem, a benchmark for other CC-mint examples that share this enviable grade. While the strike is bold and cris

A one-in-a-thousand example of this CC-mint issue, with abundant luster that shimmers over pristine surfaces, the way you like it.

A frosty gem with strong underlying luster from the dies that reinforce the beauty of Liberty's cheek and the razor-sharp feathers of the eagle.

Likely an early strike from fresh dies, judging from the details. The surfaces are satin silver with splendid toning. Regarding this date, the cleares

A glittering bright white gem with intense luster, a bold strike, and eye appeal that just won't quit!

Completely original with spectacular mint brilliance and mirror "dpeth" over pulsating around the stark contrasting white devices. A gem!

Gem.

Very frosty surfaces are characteristic of this CC-mint issue.

A satiny matte-like gem with strong device luster offset by the contrast of the mirror background. Nicely struck with just a hint of contact at Libert

A satiny rather than heavily frosted O-mint issue with very choice surfaces that shift with the angle of the light atop the luster beneath. The sharp

A superb example of this date, the fields being matte white and lustrous, the designs boldly struck and well detailed. In fact, we're pleased t...