Superior Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

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Flashy and bright pinkish copper color. These are struck on a planchet made of zinc that has a thin outer layer of copper to retard corrosion, zinc be

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Scarce Matte Proof version of this early issue. (#2445)

In terms of total number of coins known, the 1912 is not as rare as either the 1909 VDB or the 1916. As a full Red Gem, however, David Lange (1996) no

Wonderful smooth surfaces and no spots. (#3319)

Typical sharp strike for this date, with almost entirely red color throughout. Deserves a special bid. (#2484)

A sharply struck Gem that has radiant color. (#83392)

Incredible surfaces, strike and blazing originality, a high-end specimen that sets the roadblock for any Registry set of Proof Lincoln Memorial Cents.

A simply gorgeous example of this celebrated modern-day rarity. The cataloger of the presently-offered specimen spent several minutes with a magnifyin

1942-D, 1944-D, 1949-D, 1955-D, 1956-D, 1957-D, 1958-D and 1963-D. All are NGC MS67 Red except the 1963-D which is NGC MS66 Red. Lot of 8 coins.

1970-D PCGS MS66 Red, 1975-D NGC MS67 Red, 1978-D PCGS MS66 Red, 1979-D PCGS MS66 Red, 1980-D PCGS MS66 Red, 1981-D PCGS MS66 Red, 1984-D NGC MS68 Red

1946, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1953, 1955, 1957 and 1963. All are NGC MS67 Red except the 1963 which is NGC MS66 Red. Lot of 8 coins.

1971-S PCGS MS66 Red, 1972-S PCGS MS66 Red, 1973-S NGC MS66 Red. Lot of 3 coins.

1909 VDB (3 pieces) MS60 or better, 1924-S AU50. Lot of 4 coins.

1972 PCGS MS66 Red, 1977 NGC MS67 Red, 1981 PCGS MS66 Red, 1982 PCGS MS66. Lot of 4 coins.

Mint red from a roll. (#2635)

1944-S and 1945-S both NGC MS67 Red. Lot of 2 coins.

A rich burnt orange-gold color whose deep reds are still visible in the fields on either side despite NGC's conservative "BN" on the h...

Lustrous if not entirely sharp on some of the leaves at left. First year of issue. (#3577)<p><i>The Endangered Species Collection</i&...

Well struck and lustrous. (#3577)

Cleaned. (#3576)

A sharp impression was left by the recoil of the dies that struck this 1871, a lustrous brown with multilevel red and golden red color Gem. Mintage: 7

Actually, it is not clear if this is or is not a restrike. What is known is that the date punches were changed early in 1873 for most United States co

Lightly toned and frosty. (#3672)

A one-in-a-thousand example of this Type 2 three-cent silver issue, with abundant luster that shimmers over gem quality surfaces. A full, bold transfe

Frosty, with almost gem quality surfaces. Tiny date digits are the norm for 1860-63 and are some of the smallest date punches ever used on a United St

Lightly cleaned, resulting in fine hairlines. (#3711)

This lovely Proof trime, certified as Proof-66 by PCGS and standing as one of just two at that level, traces its pedigree to the fine cabinet of Floyd

Another in which high degree of proof luster graces the gem quality surfaces. Deep golden, purple, and blue toning. Only 725 Proofs made this year.

Type 3 design. Changes were made in 1859 to improve striking quality, and make the lettering more narrow and further apart, under the influence of min

The silver three-cent pieces of 1851-53 were struck in a composition of .750 silver and .250 copper. In 1854, and throughout the remaining years of th

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A blazing jewel of a coin! (#3748)

Full blazing undisturbed mint luster that is untoned and bright. For some reason, amid a string of low-mintage dates, one year stands out with much hi

A frosty gem. (#3758)

Clean as a whistle, as one would expect from the grade; however, what really sets this coin apart from others is its intense white frost that rolls ar

One of several outstanding Gem Proofs in the sale. The Three Cent Nickel was introduced in 1865, and was useful to commerce during its initial years b

A bright and satiny cameo nickel-bright specimen with intense luster and a nuance of toning on both sides. Somewhat finer than typically seen for the

An pleasing lustrous gem. The coin explodes with bright mirror iridescence while the devices on both sides are extremely bold (unlike the weak device

A lightly frosted Gem with brilliant reflective surfaces and a powerful strike. Sharp-edged devices and lettering include all of the wreath leaves as

Highly lustrous and largely brilliant with sleek satiny highlights on both sides surrounded by sparkling mirrors. One hundred percent fully struck, wi

Beaming mirror bright nickel-gray surfaces with lightly frosted highlights. Bold hair and head details on Liberty including the line of beads or pearl

Sharply struck on obverse and reverse. Silver-white satin devices are boldly displayed in sharp deep cameo frosted relief on this fresh-appearing Proo

An incredible array of rich silvery hues grace the surfaces of this lovely gem cameo frosted three-cent nickel. Bold areas of striking are seen at the

Another exciting Gem Proof for the connoisseur, attractively toned and glistening. (#83762)

Struck with methodical precision throughout. A brilliant and highly lustrous Gem that has beautifully preserved mirror surfaces. Pop: 1/3 (8/05). (#93