SGBH Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

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"...