SGBH Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Some luster in the fields and throughout the devices.

Luminous golden surfaces with only a few light hairlines or marks. That being the case, this date is also difficult to find fully struck especially at

Nearly choice, with minute marks, and deep golden mint luster. The key issue in the entire series.

A frosty specimen of this plentiful date.

Much original luster remains.

Much scarcer issue in this condition than the other P-mint dates, lustrous and very well struck, although kept out of the MS65 category, we suppose, b

(Numistrust graded MS64). Lustrous with some purple brown patina in areas. Scarce in choice mint condition. Market pricing varies in response to whic

(Numistrust MS63 graded). A bit of good fortune awaits the buyer of this 1914-D: it is one of the scarcer issues in Mint quality and yet not as expens

(Numistrust MS63 graded). Clear mintmark along with very sharp detail on the Indian's war bonnet and the eagle's body of feathers.

Extra frosty luster in the fields, in the most recessed areas, and on top of the chief wear points such as the Indian's cheek bone and ruffled f...

Another lustrous specimen with attractive surfaces and color.

This lovely '25-D is blazing with full, resplendent golden luster. Beautiful shades are in evidence on a strong foundation of typical reddish ti...

(Numistrust graded MS62).

A nice dusting of flaming reddish golden luster covers the surface, including the entire curvature of the Indian's cheek and neck. A date noted ...

(Numistrust MS63). Razor-sharp detail on all devices, with only a few light marks on the feathers of the headdress and near the word LIBERTY.

(Numistrust MS63). On this well-made 1929, the device emerges from the open field in sharp "recessed relief" -- a unique adaptation of the...

Cleaned but with enough original surface integrity left to cause bidding excitement from those who realize its potential. The 1854-D is the only insta

Second year of the type and much scarcer than the 1854. This year introduces larger letters in DOLLAR, which will continue through the end of the seri

Well struck for the type with only limited signs of circulation wear.

Cleaned. Somewhat lower mintage of 15,638 puts this ahead of such others as 1854-17 in the early period of $3 coinage.

Luster still remains on this AU example; also displays a decent strike.

The proof-only status of the 1876 $3 gold piece has given it much fame over the decades, a distinction it clearly has earned, and its well documented

For the date, a frosty, satiny pale golden to orange-toned gem with deep cartwheel luster on both sides. Attractively struck as well, with just a hint

Lustrous.

A visually pleasing cameo Proof 63 of this scarce date, here with frosted motifs and nicely mirrored fields that display snappy mint brilliance. An at

Lightly prooflike in areas, the luster swirls and gleams on the choice but not overly vibrant surface. There are the usual light marks and hairlines f

Housed in early NGC grading holder #239507-002, this historic cameo-quality Four-Dollar gold piece, or "Stella" as it came to be known, wa...

A well struck, lustrous example of America's first gold coinage. The fields as well as the devices full frosty with gently rolling luster. Only ...

Bright greenish yellow gold, an even and beautiful shade, with nicely reflective surfaces on both sides and gently frosted design elements. A bit spar

Modest wear and possible cleaning doesn't disturb the careful preservation of this early gold half eagle. There is modest adjustment along the r...

Here is a very rare coin that has been off the market for quite some time. The surfaces are better than average for the grade, and definitely quite ch

The popular overdate 1796 half eagle with its clear impression from the dies including all hair and cap detail as well as the eagle. Early American go

Powerfully burning luster still gleams like a golden fire on the satiny, largely brilliant surfaces of this near-perfect AU58. A flicker of light gold

The 1800 mintage of 37,628 pieces is in line with others of the period, and all early half eagles of this type (heraldic eagle reverse) can be conside

Cleaned. This otherwise lustrous example has some adjustment marks through LIB on the obverse but the fields are smooth, the stars and all devices sha

Obv tooled. And yet, like the other 1802 overdate in the sale which also has minor problems, this one too, will attract someone who likes it historic

Obv scratched, altered surface. And yet the strike details are all sharp and attractive with a clear overdate and other nice features. Much luster rem

For the date, a frosty, satiny light golden example with nice cartwheel luster on both sides. Attractively struck as well, with just a hint of softnes

Despite the few problems, this is a well struck, attractive example of the popular and affordable 3 over 2 issue -- there were no "normal"...

Among the more poorly defined issues in the half eagle series, this sharp example breaks that trend and displays nice detail sharpness on all but the

An utterly incredible 1808 half eagle, an example of this date one can only dream exists until one actually turns us. Sharply impressed by the dies wi

Satiny, lustrous surfaces display pale gold iridescence on the obverse and reverse with a little more brightness on the reverse. Normal light abrasion

We won't go so far as to say this handsome 1835 is a crack-out candidate, for we wouldn't want to encourage that sort of activity in our bid...

Excellence seems to be the watchword in this sale, and the presently offered 1836 $5 add force to that. While there are an adequate number of 1836 hal

Tooled-Whizzed.

Satiny golden surfaces display a high degree of luster. Choice for the grade, and nicely struck as well. A splendid example of the No Motto Liberty $5

Common enough in this condition, but desirable just the same for its New Orleans mint of origin. Collectors always appreciate to see the "O&quo...

Worn but in sufficiently high condition to charm the most novice collector.

Near the peak of production at Charlotte, the 1847-C is widely available in various grades through Mint State and always attracts interest from collec

Another of the more affordable issues from this otherwise very scarce branch mint in Georgia. Normal circulation wear and handling but smoother than a

Reverse Damage. Several deep scratches below the arrowheads. Lustrous elsewhere and otherwise choice.

Damaged. Some digs and gouges on the obverse and several lesser marks on the reverse, but still lustrous for the issue and a scarce coin overall.

Almost all Philadelphia mint half eagles struck in the 1870s are scarce to rare. This is due to their low mintage, high attrition, and, today, expandi

Frosty with light bagmarks.

Pleasant warm golden satin surfaces display lots of luster and only a few slight marks. One would be hard put to find a more truly beautiful CC-mint s

Scarce Carson City mint date. This coin even has a little luster left.

This glittering 1885 Liberty half eagle, a cameo frosted beauty, takes its place at the Master of Ceremony's table among roster of surviving cho...

A glossy coin and a sharp strike by any benchmark. What's more, this has an engaging display of pale orange gold iridescence that soars across t...

This is the most affordable CC-mint half eagle for collectors; a coin with ample luster, a small pin scratch on the facel, and moderate abrasions else

Earlier green-tag PCGS holder. A nice flow of golden frost from center to periphery on this well struck S-mint coin.

A fully struck Gem with a light overlay of reddish orange color. Close examination reveals some wonderful accents to the underpinning frosty gold surf

Somewhat shiny in appearance, partly explained by the prooflike sparkle from the dies. A well struck 1904.

Of the 85 proofs struck in this year, it is estimated that today some 60 pieces are in collections in all grades. This piece is deeply reflective and

Rich golden fresh color of a newly minted half eagle. A well struck Gem that has gleaming fields. Broadly and well struck on the legends and main devi

Includes: 1878, 1880, 1881, 1886, 1886-S (x2), 1887-S, 1893, 1897 (x2), 1899-S, 1901, 1901-S, 1903, 1906-S, 1907-D (x4), 1908. Lot of 20 coins.

A satiny gem with energetic bright golden cartwheel luster and light reddish orange toning that seems to want to motivate bidders to increase their bi

Has one light hairline through the upper portrait, but otherwise fresh, lustrous, with attractive orange gold toning. While the 1909-D is the most ple

From center to periphery the choice radiant gold luster glows.

Lighly Cleaned.

Lustrous. This is the most common date in the series, and is usually chosen for a Type set.

Cleaned.

Virtually orange-gold luster in the fields on this nicely struck and preserved Indian five.

Lustrous with a good strike on the Indian and the eagle.

Includes: 1908, 1909-D (x4), 1910-S, 1911 (x3), 1912, 1912-S, 1913. Lot of 12 Coins.

Includes: 1909 and 1913, each in plastic holders. Common dates for Type collectors. Lot of 2 coins.

Just one die variety is known for the 1796 capped bust eagle. The obverse stars total 16, reflecting Tennessee's admittance as a new state, arra...

An elevated degree of smooth reddish gold luster springs to life on this handsome example of the rare "small eagle" Type. Highlights inclu...

Tooled in areas but since most of the obverse and reverse is in its natural, lustrous condition, this is barely noticed. The stars are mainly sharp ex

Tooled. Where a collector might expect to see the usual deviation in the sharp relief, mainly in the centers of the coin where the design often failed

Tooled, polished, but just the same an historic early $10 gold piece that most collectors will nod in agreement deserves a lovingly place in somebod...

Housed in an early PCGS holder, this well struck coin has smooth surfaces and even a little luster left around the stars and devices. An attractive co

The yellowish gold surface on both sides still shows luster with a somewhat satin texture. Light abrasions on both sides but generally well struck and

This, while a relatively plentiful issue, is nevertheless a very choice example. The cheek and face on Liberty are well above average while the color

Improperly cleaned. A scarce year with only 96,000 minted.

Very lustrous for such an early P-mint date, with nice frost extending out into the fields on both sides. There is the usual crop of abrasions on the

This is a well struck, lustrous example of a very rare P-mint eagle from the 1870s. A coin whose beauty is strikingly fresh and original, with great c

Frosty with bagmarks and scuffs.

Minor wear on the high points and scattered marks.

Low end but by no means unattractive if you do not mind a plethora of bagmarks in the mint frost.

Your basic baggy Uncirculated Liberty $5 gold piece showing the With Motto reverse.

Some light bagmarks. Well struck and lustrous for the issue.

Mint brilliance is crisp and vibrant, highlighting deep mirror fields. Continuing next to the engraved features, these are very bold and stand out in

Lustrous, if somewhat hacked up by coin to coin contact in the bag.

Heavy scratches on the face.

Another lustrous piece exhibiting heavy marks and minor grazes in the frost.

Barely makes the Uncirculated grade, more like a "commercial Unc."

Inexpensive common date in this grade.

An incredibly bright and highly lustrous golden gem, a benchmark for other Mint State 66 examples that share this design Type. While the strike is bol

A gem! Fiery-orange and gold in color with billowing luster that covers the fields of this handsome coin. Struck with exactitude rarely found on a eve