Superior Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

A satin-fresh example, as crisp and beautiful as when it was first issued, though now sporting beautiful toning, without annoying marks or spotting. T

The Philadelphia and Denver coins are PCGS MS64 while the San Francisco coin is PCGS MS65. Light hazy toning. Lot of 3 coins. (#9285)<p><i&...

Full deeply toned swirling luster on both sides. (#9288)

Original tab toning. Especially bold strike. (#9288)

Lot of 3 coins.<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

A lovely, frosty Gem, there are no mentionable bagmarks on either side other than here and there a minor graze in the frost. Faithful to every detail

Wonderful surfaces and toning, this is a noteworthy example whose original patinated surfaces show pinpoint striking definition throughout and are lar

Struck with almost scientific precision on the portrait of Columbus, the sails, and the continents carefully outlined on the two globes of the world.

All minute detail fully evident on this bold second year Columbian issue. A free-flowing and extremely frosty example that has superlative fields and

Original toning. (#9297)<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

Toned. (#9297)

(#9299)

Lovely toning. (#9301)

Mint-fresh surfaces and luster with light toning. (#9301)

Nearly flawless with smooth metallic patina over each side, original patina from the issue holder. An eye-appealing, radiant specimen of this modernis

PVC haze.<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

The silvery hue reciprocates between levels of frost and satin-texture on this well made issue for Elgin, Illinois. Lustrous and well struck with rock

This handsome Elgin half dollar, heavily frosted and nicely toned, is part of an extensive run of Elgins consigned to the sale. Uncleaned and original

These commemoratives celebrate the centennial of the city of Elgin, Illinois, the obverse head is a copy of "Head of a Pioneer" by Trygve ...

Between the small lake port of Chicago and the lead mines at Galena near the Mississippi was located a fertile, well-watered region. The Black Hawk Wa

Sharp-edged devices and lettering throughout. A gem. (#9303)

Devices as "sharp as a two-edged sword" on all of these handsome Elgin half dollars. This Type is unique among commemoratives for its heav...

It is absurd to think that these attractive gem Elgin half dollars will remain on the market, available for purchase, after this sale is through. Bett

No need to brood over what to pay for this handsome gem Elgin, just step up to the plate, fling your bid card through the air with your "market...

Original surfaces, a full, sharp strike, and grand eye appeal makes this a winner. (#9303)

There's no need for us to be silent about this extensive group of Elgin half dollars; they are all outstanding Gems, with varying color but alwa...

Well struck with smooth, velvety luster and rich original shades. (#9303)

Clearly superior and from an old-time group of Gem Uncirculated pieces, this dazzling example has only a few tiny blemishes and benefits from the high

Screw your magnifying loupe firmly into your eye and cast your vision across the resplendent surfaces and design of this gem Elgin commemorative half

Struck with mathematical precision by the dies on the main devices. Another first-rate Gem. (#9303)

The face on the nameless pioneer depicted on the obverse of the Elgin half dollar is expressionless, but that won't be yours once you view this ...

Both sides display the typical "look" for this Elgin delivery: thickly frosted surfaces, rolling cartwheel effects, and boldly struck devi...

Likely an first-rate strike from fresh dies, judging from the details. The surfaces are satin silver and heavy with frost. (#9303)

Fully struck and shimmering throughout with no distracting abrasions present other than a few tiny grazes through the frost. A number of the Elgins in

Like the others in this gem quality consignment, the frosty-deep luster is almost unimpaired by abrasions of any size. (#9303)

The surfaces are highly lustrous and each side has a light coating of patina that swirls and alternates with fresh originality. (#9303)

Another outstanding specimen of this low mintage Type: only 20,000 struck, and all were sold. (#9303)

Even if these cost twice as much as current conditions prevail, they'd be worth the price. A gem quality offering. (#9303)

A coin like this may supply hours of enjoyment to the next owner for reasons that are obvious from its source and gem grade. (#9303)

Gleaming fresh surfaces with patina that lights up the surfaces of this well struck and nicely preserved coin. (#9303)

A beautiful fresh coin with no objectionable marks or blemishes. (#9303)

Attractive surfaces and old-silver color. (#9303)

Cleaned. (#9306)

Lightly patinated, but generally well preseved and struck for this scarcer issue. (#9307)

A satiny Hawaiian of the finest order for its grade classification. Smooth satiny luster enhances the rich tones that grace the surfaces of this beaut

Crisp bloom from the dies; a very appealing specimen whose luster is all original. (#9312)<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

Dazzling bright surfaces and uncommon beauty in a gem quality Huguenot. (#9314)<p><i>The Endangered Species Collection</i>

(#9314)

A frosty Gem with milky toned surfaces and a powerful strike. (#9320)

(#9320)

(#9320)

Toned. (#9320)

Toned. Shimmering luster that glitters and swims in "cartwheel" fashion. (#9320)

The surfaces range from silvery to satin frost on the Lincoln commemoratives. A lustrous and nicely struck Gem with well developed and original toning

Cleaned. (#9320)

Crisp bloom from the dies; a very appealing specimen whose luster is all original and naturally toned. (#9316)

Cleaned. Lot of 2 coins. (#9316)

(#9316)

Lightly toned. Likely an early strike from fresh dies, judging from the details. The surfaces are satin silver while all devices are squarely struck b

Cleaned. Lot of 2 coins. (#9318)

(#9318)

Wonderful original toning and Gem quality surfaces: the perfect combination. (#9322)

A brilliant, frosty Gem with no visible imperfections and just a light overlay of color. (#9322)

Glowing luster underneath light gray patina. The devices are boldly struck. (#9322)

Choice. (#9322)

Original toning from the issue card. Clockwork precision seen in the device. (#9324)

A short cough in case the auctioneer isn't aware of your bid on this Lynchburg will assure your participation in the sale. If he still doesn'...

A nice silvery tint radiates from this lustrous piece. (#9324)<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

Pin scratch. Cleaned. (#9324)

(#9326)

This is a lovely, radiant Gem, both sides being nicely toned with frosty luster even on the highest portion of Calvert's face (an area that is s...

Toned. Devices were struck with energy and full oomph by the dies imparting all design elements boldly, although this Maryland type seems plagued by l

Polished. (#9328)

A spot-free dazzler whose mint color (warm golden brown over beaming silver-white) shames just about any lesser Mint State silver coin of this year. T

<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

(#9330)

Polished. (#9330)

A sharply struck Gem that has radiant metal-bright silver color. Razor-sharp on all devices as is always the case with the well-made New Rochelles. (#

PVC haze.<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

Scarcer 1928 issue of which only 6,000 were minted. A highly lustrous Gem that has rich satiny patina and a razor sharp strike. (#9342)<p><...

(#9341)

Lustrous and nicely toned with grand overall eye appeal, part of a nice consignment of Gem examples, each piece fresh off the dies, lightly toned, and

Designs for this issue are by Laura Gardin Fraser. Many agree the Oregon Trail is one of the finest designs ever conceived for a commemorative issue.

Another first-rate MS65 gem. (#9344)

Tops in its class with plenty of eye-appeal upon which to devote hours of study. (#9344)

For twenty five years, from 1841 to 1866, as many as 650,000 people may have pulled up stakes and headed for the farms and gold fields of the West ove

Laura Gardin Fraser, who designed the Oregon Trail half dollar along with her husband, James Earle Fraser, earlier created the now-forgotton Better Ba

When you look fixedly at these handsome Oregon Trail half dollars, you'll see at once why they earned the high grades that they did! (#9344)

In a spirited manner of speech, this '34-D has "pizzazz!" (#9344)

One of a nice run of fresh, original scarce date Oregon Trails from this consignor. (#9344)

The powerfully struck, lustrous "hard white" surfaces are readily appreciable at all angles. This is an important issue among Gem quality ...

PVC on the "D" coin. Lot of 3 coins.<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

Lot of 3 coins.<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

Lot of 3 coins.<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

Scarce 1938 PDS set, only 6,000 of these were made. Lightly toned. 1938-P & D are PCGS MS66 while the 1938-S is PCGS MS65. Lot of 3 coins. (#935...

Scarce 1938 PDS set, only 6,000 of these were made. The coins grade, respectively, PCGS MS64, raw MS64, cleaned, and PCGS MS65. Lot of 3 coins. (#9351

A frosty Gem with brilliant, satin surfaces and a powerful strike. (#9349)

Original tab toning and surfaces. The superb mint luster rolls around both sides with a pleasing cartwheel satin sheen, and none of the features revea

Light golden brown. Soft satin-like fields careening with lustrous silver color makes this a high-end Oregon Trail commemorative. (#9350)

Tab toning. A lustrous example, fully struck with rippling silver surface underneath the toning. (#9350)