Superior Galleries Santa Clara Elite Auction

The Denver issue of 1917 is slightly better due to its low mintage and consequent shorter supply in choice quality. This piece is housed in one of the

Here, too, we see the level of careful preservation and a nice blow from the dies that made this 1918. The grade says in loud lettering that this is a

(PCI graded AU50). Although lightly cleaned at one time, leaving behind untoned surfaces, the fact remains the surfaces still retain luster on both si

Nearly a full head and close to gem quality luster on this much scarcer quarter dollar from the depression year, 1921. Following a war boom during 191

A fully struck Gem with a light overlay of ice-blue color to the stark silvery whiteness of the luster. Close examination reveals some outstanding det

Strong full head and other details with smooth luster throughout. A frosty example in an early style PCGS holder.

Satiny luster on both sides.

A worldly measure of pouring cartwheel luster enlivens the wide expanse of originally toned surface on this key date Denver Mint quarter. The fields a

Popular low mintage issue.

Lustrous but deep white frostiness dominates the surfaces of this beautiful coin, with a particular glow to the reverse fields and not a stitch of ton

A dazzling-fresh cameo Proof of this initial post-WWII date in Proof. Scarce.

Gleaming and original with strong cameo white frost on the portrait and eagle. A flashy Gem.

Another very desirable cameo-frosted Proof, this too has gem quality surfaces and full mint sparkle in the mirrors.

Superb is the word to describe this gorgeous cameo Gem, a coin whose two-tone effect is amplified by the deep "black" mirrors whose watery...

Another outstanding superb Gem with strong cameos, deep mirrors, brilliance without end.

Frosted devices are what make these the cream of the crop within the Washington quarter series, and only a few like them can be found on the auction c

Another richly frosted and with deep, deep mirrors so close to perfection that the coin easily earns its Proof 68 grade from PCGS.

Smooth and flashy with light cameo frost on Washington's portrait against very sparkling mirrors.

Brilliant and dazzling like the others in the group, with strong cameo contrast. Mintage dipped somewhat in 1958 before resuming an uptrend in 1959.

A heavenly coin whose two-tone contrast is immediately noticeable and strong with flashy perfection.

A coin so fresh, so beautiful, that you will be left momentarily silent upon first viewing it. Strong cameos on both sides.

A little bit of toning in the left obverse field perhaps, but swirling mirrors and frosted relief give it a leg up on others of the year.

There are few situations where collectors have a nice run of high-end cameo Proofs like those offered in the sale. Don't miss this nicely froste...

In a climate of high collector demand, we are pleased to offer a nearly perfect 1963 with white cameos and deep dark mirrors. What a splendid combinat

Beautiful near-perfection in a Washington quarter.

This otherwise well struck and attractive lightly circulated specimen has some faint traces of tooling in the right obverse field, possibly to remove

A coin displaying dark gray, possibly "applied" toning on either side, with underlying surface dull but within the looser parameters of MS...

On January 11, 1816, a fire in the rear building of the Mint damaged rolling and cutting apparatus sufficiently to make any further coinage of gold or

(Numistrust graded MS65). Lustrous with original gray toning that deepens at the outer extremities, leaving the central motif more silvery. Liberty&...

A well struck and frosty example of this important one-year design, the eagle is surrounded by a "glory" of sunrays giving a beautiful eff...

Dancing cartwheel luster careens off the satiny, matte-like surfaces of this attractively toned gem, a coin that is among the finest recorded, certain

Grand eye appeal is a hallmark of both sides of this very elusive 1861 Proof, with rich antique-gray blue toning that yields to warmer undertones as t

Although it has been cleaned at one time, the coin retains is sharpness and clear luster to deserve a mid-range grade of Mint State 63. The mint at Ne

This is the legendary first year of issue half dollar from Carson City, a coin whose relatively low mintage of 54,617 pieces assures its ranking as th

A choice, well struck example with mostly silvery bright surfaces (though a dab of light toning).

Only 5,900 minted. Highly radiant and thoroughly original with warm golden to deep greenish blue highlights on both sides. All but fully struck, with

Well struck except for the upper right tip of the shield and the nearby eagle's shoulder. Because of the top quality of this piece, the contrast...

The 1897-S is one of the more difficult semi-key dates in the Barber half series to acquire in choice Mint State quality. Slightly under a million pie

A lustrous Gem example, fully struck with rippling silver color. Here, too, we are impressed by the nice, convincing design detail for all areas of th

Silver to russet-brown cartwheel luster radiates from the thoroughly toned surfaces of this attractive coin. "Attractive" is too light-wei...

Highly lustrous, with full-impact frosted surfaces displaying the usual matte-like texture over each side. Mostly toned throughout with no obvious or

Well struck and carefully preserved, with delightful toning throughout. The coin is housed in an early PCGS holder, as well, suggesting it may well be

The first-year 1916-S is by wide agreement the scarcest of the three 1916 walking Liberty issues in any grade. It is also a challenging strike rarity.

Distinguished by its bold relief and frosty elegance, the coin presented here is in an early holder. It has naturally toned. It has plenty of eye appe

Virtually ice-white in the fields but with a decidedly choice overlay of natural toning in the outer margin away from the main devices. Even the fines

Early PCGS holder. Gleaming, satiny luster and excellent detail. The surfaces are untoned for the most part. Keen-edged devices throughout, including

Well detailed for this more difficult D-mint from the start of the 1920s, with bright silvery white highlights that add considerably to the appeal of

A satin-fresh beauty. Level, rolling luster with splashes of rich silvery sparkle mingle on the satiny gem surfaces. Sheer boldness of strike througho

A coin with a little bit of toning and a whole universe of eye appeal. Displaying a uniform satiny brilliance on each side. Struck with controlled pre

A very popular first-year Proof in the Walking Liberty half dollar series. Proof mintage was only 3,901 pieces. An extraordinary gem in all respects,