SGBH Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Name on base. A splendid specimen, as graded, of this, one of the most beautiful of all American silver dollars. Both obverse and reverse are toned li

A rare issue, recent population studies based on the number of 1838 dollars that have been observed in auctions and at major coin shows (compared with

A lovely milky gray toned example of the Restrike version of this rare 1839 issue. The fields are swirling with glassy mirrors while all devices, even

This is the famous and sought-after 1858 Indian cent, a Pattern whose exact design was adopted in 1859. It has splendid frosty surfaces, nice copper-n

A fascinating example of the Anthony C. Paquet design. All features of th is piece are razor-sharp. But that isn't enough for some collectors, a...

As experiments continued for the replacement for the Large cent and improvement in the troublesome copper-nickel small cents, the mint finally came up

Early in the year, a Congressman Kelley introduced a bill providing for the coinage of one, three, five and ten cent pieces from an alloy of nickel an

This attractive design uses a head of Liberty by Longacre that is strikingly like the one used on his three-cent nickels of 1865-89; on the reverse th

Eastman Johnson's "holey" proposal for the cent with the axis perforated with an irregular hole. These experimental pieces were planne...

Nice chocolate and olive brown with delicate overtones of bluish steel covering both sides. The fields are nicely reflective and the only notable mark

Faded mint red mellowing to steel brown with dark steel on the highpoints, a third of the faded red remaining on the obverse but only about 10% showin

This is the flying eagle cent from an amazing 1857 set of Proof coins, a coin whose powerfully burning mirrors swirl like a fire storm on the satiny f

The 1857 is the final Proof issue before the Mint dramatically stepped up production in 1858. It is estimated that somewhere around 75 pieces were ori

This is the half dime from a remarkable set of 1857 Proofs. As can be seen in the photos, but especially when viewing this choice specimen under low p

Probably no more than 20-25 proofs exist today of this rare issue. Only one die was used for Proof Dimes from 1857, and it shares the same reverse die

Only 40 proofs are estimated to have been produced in this, the last year before Proof coinage was first sold directly to collectors. Of course, far f

A trace of light toning barely brushes this handsome Proof, with every inch glowiing under glassy smooth, near-Gem originality. A mere 20-25 proof Hal

A rare early Proof Seated dollar. Approximately 50-100 proofs were struck in this year, which is sometimes confused with the business strikes since th

The 150 proof Quarter Eagles issued at the dusk of the 19th century represent a standard mintage figure for the type. Not all of these specimens ended

Light toning haze. This razor-sharp 1899 has some utterly gorgeous cameo contrast between the golden-frosted devices and deep, deep mirrors whose &q...

In a safe, protective NGC holder, this coin simply must be called Ultra or Deep Cameo today. All 1899 Proofs are the same, or pretty much so, and if a

Proof 1899 double eagles are very rare in with only an occasional offering today. This is one of the few we have offered for sale at public auction in

A very choice quality 1911 Matte Proof Lincoln Cent. This is simply an exceptional coin. The surfaces are flush with copper red color with the fine-gr

Mirror fresh luster erupts vividly beneath billowing nickel gray highlights of this satiny frosted gem. The strike is strong throughout the key essent

An amazing Superb Gem frosted Proof, the surfaces are fully toned without spotting. The fields are deeply mirrored with exceptional frosty luster on t

An incredible array of mirror-deep luster supports vibrant deep toning highlights with clear evidence that it was held in its original mint tissue unt

A first-rate "spot-light" gem Proof permeated richly with frosted luster that flows across the portrait and eagle surfaces. Satisfactorily...

If you want a high end gem, then 1911 is probably the date you'll find. For whatever reason, this date has a decent number graded (compared to t...

This example is extremely sharply struck, as are nearly all Matte Proof gold Indian fives. The surfaces have a wonderful grainy appearance with thousa

Proofs of this year are of the earlier sandblast variety, as are all the following years as well, and many show a distinctive "mustard" co...

Once again, even though the official mintage for Proofs in 1911 was 100 pieces, this really does not a carry great weight since so few coins are known

A glittering gem proof set.

Three complete proof sets of these years. Includes Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter, and Half.

A gorgeous gem of the finest order. The highly lustrous surfaces exhibit mingled medium old silver toning from the issue card. Nicely struck as well,

Color is mostly vivid-gold in shade, but flickers of copper tinted iridescence can be found. Devices were struck with all the energy and full oomph by

The surfaces have a bright, metallic, satin-like sheen like no other. And there is no need to fret about an unsuccessful strike left by the rebound of

A satiny beauty. Smooth, rolling luster and splashes of rich gold mingle on the satiny choice surfaces with only a few light hairlines and contact mar

An more than moderately bright and lively MS63 with strong golden luster and a confident, no-compromises strike on Minerva and the owl. Everything you

A beaming gem rolling in unbeatable cartwheel luster that emits boldly beneath bright gold highlights. Possessed of a much better-quality strike than

A choice frosty example of this plentiful issue. Well struck.

The fields are lightly prooflike and support nice frosted devices. Die crack through a couple of the stars on the left; one or two stars on the right

Lovely golden orange toning. With some coins it is easy to jump to conclusions that you have a "finest known." However, this choice little...

Mount Removed, Damaged. Still a scarce Dahlonega Mint issue after all that, and a pleasing enough specimen to suit many collectors.

Much luster remains in the fields and within the devices.

Metal flow enhances the glittering golden mint frost that covers the surfaces, giving the coin a shimmering, glowing appearance. The original mint br

An early Type 1 gold dollar. Lustrous.

Bright and glittering, a nice frosty example of this easily collected date. Suitable for a gold Type set, or, if you have the stamina for a difficult

A frosty example with good color and details.

A showy MS64 with pretentions to Gem quality, a coin displaying a cocktail of underlying luster, frosty to satiny, that breathes scorching life into t

The otherwise sparkling gold luster flares into heavy frostiness in a few areas, almost pushing this into the gem grade. A dullish impression is somet

Pleasing bright golden mint luster and its rich, variegated color whose expansive beauty renders this a strong Mint State 64. Faithful to every detail

A frosty Type 2 gold dollar with strong underlying luster from the dies that reinforce the beauty of the design and sharp impact that was caused by th

Frosty, choice-quality mint frost somewhat muted rather than vibrant but covering the delicate features of the main devices., and warm flaxen-gold to

A solid example of an orange tinted gold coin with minimal abrasions or marks, the surface is frosty. Faithful to most details from a respectable blow

Cleaned and Damaged. Scarcer Type 2 design.

Scarcer O-mint issue of this important Type 2 design. With the usual caveats about uneven strike in areas of the wreath and on Liberty, this is a choi

Cleaned. A rounded impression was left by the stamp of the dies that struck this rare D-mint dollar, with some mushiness seen in the weak hair and fea

Damaged, as it appears to be bent slightly. A scarce year nonetheless, since only 10,000 pieces were minted.

An attractive and very original Type III Proof gold dollar struck in the year leading up to the Civil War. The delicate cameo features of this piece a

Strong choice specimen with sharp strike and good luster. Rare this fine.

A sparkling gem of the optimum quality for this actively collected gold dollar design. Intense cartwheel luster blends effortlessly with bright golden

The mint's production of Proof gold dollars rose to 1,006 pieces in 1884 from only 207 coins the previous year as a few interested collectors be...

Includes: 1852, 1853, 1854, 1855 (x2), 1861 (x2). Lot of 7 coins.

A lovely, nicely lustrous example in greenish gold. A few very minor surface marks are present. Very sharply struck although slightly weak at the cent

Lightly cleaned but plainly above average for the grade and year. The 1808 is a key one-year Type (unlike the half eagle whose design by John Reich co

Scratched. In spite of the minor problems, a lustrous early quarter eagle with the same low mintage as others in the 1829-34 "reduced size"...

Cleaned. The 1833 quarter eagle is a scarce entry in the lineup of rarities of this classic period denomination. The present piece is nominally Mint S

Lightly cleaned and tooled, but still showing some luster.

Well struck with excellent hair curls on Liberty. First year of a short design cycle that lasted only until 1839.

Although essentially brilliant, the smooth, satiny surfaces show a decided tinge of iridescent greenish gold color cast at certain angles. This is a s

Both sides are soaked in in nice gold color that accents the ample remaining luster. Often, a soft impact was left by the recoil of the likely worn di

Lightly cleaned. A low mintage rarity in this short-lived series (1834-39), and the second year quarter eagles were minted at Charlotte, North Carolin

Plugged, Improperly Cleaned. Scarce branch mint date despite the minor problems.

At the MS63 level, we believe this piece is tied for finest known and may well be the right for a connoisseur's gold quarter eagle set. The fine...

Clean surfaces with plenty of golden luster, although a typical miserable strike on the eagle.

A lustrous example of this very rare variety, one whose sharp stars and complete hair detail is further benefited by the reverse being just as well st

Reverse with D overlapping the feather and with a tiny amount of the feather showing in the space; left side of D touches 1 of numerator. With only 17

Struck with technical exactness throughout the stars and hair, the hair bun and Liberty's coronet, with decent detail in the eagle. With greenis...

Moderate wear. Mintage: 140,000.

Lightly cleaned but lustrous around the stars and within the major devices. This is a lower mintage issue: only 18,000 were made.

A bright and satiny pale golden gray specimen of this slightly better issue with attractive luster. Plus, we are happy to report there is a nuance of

Pleasing choice quality. Each side has a beaming fresh-gold center that is surrounded by a nice margin of pale red-gold color Struck with scientific e

Ultimate quality for this date, there are only a few graded for the "Ultra Cameo" contrast, and collectors should realize that most 1893 i...

Both sides are remarkably lustrous with brilliant afternoon sun-glow of golden color. Devices were struck with energy and full force by the dies that

Lovely reddish golden frost and near-gem level surfaces.

A frosty golden specimen with only slight bagmarks in the otherwise bright surfaces.

Opulent orange-gold color is seen over each side with light marks for the 62 grade.

All minute detail fully evident on this bold 1904. Citron-rose gold in color, the surfaces exhibit eye-opening color for the modest MS63 grade.

A satiny specimen with fairly sharp strike throughout and a few hairlines on Liberty.

The warm golden color is especially vivid on this handsome 1906. In light of that, we can also confirm (if the photos haven't already) this piec...

Swirls of fresh golden cartwheel luster with richer texture than average for a 1906. As is often seen, the imprint that was left by the dies has a cer

A lovely Gem sixty-five that has radiant blazing gold color. Lustrous and sharply struck with top-to-bottom quality pristine fields. A blunt impressio

Iridescent satin to frosted gold resonate off of the surface of this nearly pristine Gem. Adding to those results, a word about strike: this piece has

1853 and 1901. Lot of 2 coins.

Striking definition is pleasingly sharp for the issue with some softness of detail over the eagle's wing feathers -- the result of the manner in...

A tiny mark on the cheek. Pleasingly bright and lustrous, both sides are warmly colored in orange-gold hues. Devices are dull in areas, as struck, mai

We have handled numerous business strikes or Proofs of this year, some that come as close to perfection as is possible. Both sides of this agreeable a

Frosty with attractive color.

A nice dusting of flaming orange golden luster covers the surface.

Numistrust MS63. Some minor dullness on the high points but generally lustrous and well-struck overall.