Superior Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Frosty gold surfaces. (#7951)

Scattered bagmarks but close to MS62 eye-appeal. (#7951)

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 ...

(#7952)

(#7952)

Both sides are soaked in copper-gold iridescence that accents the ample remaining luster. (#7953)

Lot of 13 coins (no 1911-D or 1928) grading EF45 to AU58. Lot of 13 coins.

Cleaned lightly, resulting in myriad fine hairlines, but the luster is still prevalent, if soft and satiny, while there are virtually no marks whatsoe

Scarce early issue, much less available than the common 1854 Philly mint. (#7972)

Lightly cleaned and abraded. Nevertheless, the 1855 is much scarcer than the commonly seen 1854 first-year issue. (#7973)

Toned and cleaned. (#7976)

Jewelry piece. (#7979)

Cleaned but still an acceptable coin for a $3 gold set. (#7980)

Scarce, as are all the low mintage years of the 1860s. (#7982)

Another very low mintage date, one of the most sought-after in the series in all grades. (#7984)

Still some luster present on this well preserved 1871, a low mintage year. (#7993)

A solidly graded, strictly Mint State $3, this coin displays normal striking definition for a piece from 1874. This is not to say that the strike is f

Sparkling golden iridescence imbues this satiny beauty with a life of its own on this popular $3 denomination. Add a high degree of choice mint luster

Cleaned, but nevertheless very attractive. (#8002)

Jewelry piece. (#8011)

A timeless rarity in any grade, the 1876 is only available in Proof condition. None were struck for circulation. The Philadelphia Mint only struck 45

Struck in the final year of production for this curious denomination. Only 129 proofs were made for collectors of the day, and Breen notes that as a d

A lustrous example of this early date, well struck and attractive with natural toning. The market sees only a few of this caliber every year. (#8078)

Another delightful AU specimen of this early Type, one of several different dates on offer in this marvelous collection of early gold. Lustrous with j

Well struck with abundant mint luster around the stars and legends, and also streaming from the protected areas within the devices. Bold overdate on t

As graded, with ample luster, a good strike and deep glimmering golden surfaces. Lovely. (#8088)<p><i>The Endangered Species Collection&...

A few light abrasions and scattered hairline marks keep this coin from the gem category, but viewing this coin is an enjoyable experience indeed. A co

Ex jewelry piece, cleaned and sweated. Net Fine 12 grade, per ANACS. (#8089)

A few marks on Liberty's neck and in the fields on either side; generally quite lustrous for this issue. Liberty shows strong hair curls, cap an...

Highly lustrous with satiny originality. A well struck example of this very scarce overdate. (#8103)

Both sides are soaked in yellow-gold iridescence that accents the ample remaining luster. Clear-cut devices point to it having been given a full strik

The two all-encompassing words "eye appeal" are probably the simples and most effective description we can give of this coin. Beautiful ye...

Used in jewelry and cleaned, the surface has a polished appearance, but is strictly within the EF40 grade range. This is the first year of issue for t

Both sides are saturated in light yellow-gold to coppery orange brilliance that accentuates the ample remaining luster; even the exposed cheek area re

A stunning Choice Brilliant Uncirculated specimen with vibrant golden color and with deep unbroken mint luster. Very rare in this state of preservati

Very Premium Quality, finer than one of this type recently seen in MS65. A lively near-gem specimen of warm gold and pale orange iridescence, a coin w

With wear tantamount to grade, overall problem free. (#8160)

Sharply struck in nice yellow gold traces of luster remain with a trace of orange toning. Minor surface marks, consistent with the grade assigned incl

Lustrous and very well struck for the issue, although there is a planchet irregularity along the left rim on the obverse (as made, possibly a strike t

Lightly hairlined fields though generally lustrous on both sides. (#8219)<p><i>The Endangered Species Collection</i>

Lustrous and well struck. An affordable O-mint issue from the 1840s. (#8222)

A few little dents on the face; lustrous and generally well struck for this early P-mint date. Scarce. (#8226)

Tinged in delicate golden-rose shades on either side, the luster satiny rather than frosty as it turns to semi-prooflike in areas. Typical weak dentic

Although the date boasts a somewhat sizeable mintage of 27,612 pieces, the typically encountered specimen is Fine or Very Fine. Significantly in relat

A highly lustrous specimen with milky gold iridescence on satiny surfaces. Nicely struck. An eye-popping coin for the serious numismatist. The 1873

Lustrous bright-gold patina with 10% obverse luster and 20% reverse luster. Rare in all grades, as is true of quite a few half eagles of this era.

(#8348)<p><i>The Endangered Species Collection</i>

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(#8354)

Bright mint luster and attractive, almost pulsating golden frostiness with pleasing apricot-gold hues. (#8371)<p><i>The Endangered Speci...