Superior Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Scarce, low mintage date in this outstanding circulated condition. Medium-dark gray patina with a few light surface scratches. (#4471)

A splendid example of a very scarce early dime. Well preserved silver gray surfaces, even with luster around the devices and in the fields. A smatteri

(#4489)

(#4497)

(#4503)

Toned. (#4504)

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(#4504)

Nicely toned and original surfaces. Scarce, as only 125,000 of both varieties of dimes were struck in 1828. The new mint equipment was first used to m

Another lustrous toned early dime. (#4516)

(#4521)

(#4522)

(#4523)

Somewhat milky surface incorporates the mediumg gray to russet toning in a nice, balanced composition over both sides. Better than average detail in t

(#4526)

(#4527)

(#4528)

Original (and somewhat colorful) toning on each side. Pleasant satin luster ripples across the fields and devices, leaving its indelible impression fr

Viewed as a type, not a variety, the Liberty Seated with stars motif was used from 1838 through 1853, punctuated by the 1853-1855 With Arrows type, th

Only 72,500 minted of this key date from the 1840s. The president in 1844 was Antonio López de Santa Anna, while the neighboring president del ...

There is really no luster present on this light gray toned specimen, and it could belong in an EF45 holder with the normal wear seen on the devices, b

We might mention that the inflation of the Civil War still had not worked its way out of the economy by the time this 1874 With Arrows dime was struck

A nicely frosted two-tone silver gray specimen with faint dove gray zephyr-like wisps of iridescence on both sides. Nicely struck for this two-year Pr

Medium dove gray with some deeper iridescence in the protected areas, and with a glancing whisper of color as well. A few faint marks can be found aft

(#4679)

(#4691)

A bright white and almost perfectly untoned example of a date that is very rare in gem quality. Almost all known specimens sold at auction are in much

Beautifully toned. A sleek, well toned coin radiating mint glow on gorgeous frosty surfaces. What's more, the devices as "sharp as a two-ed...

Opulent streaming white to silvery color is seen over each side with lovely light accents of satin iridescence often found on the P-mint dates 1890, 1

Early PCGS holder. Aesthetically appealing, a handsome full strike bristling with bright mint bloom underneath an even layer of "old silver&quo...

Sharp-edged devices and lettering throughout characterizes this well made frosted Proof. The surfaces seem to dance from side to side with boiling sil

A sparkling gem of the finest order. Intense mirror luster blends smoothly with pale frosted highlights on the almost hairline-free surfaces. One of o

Original toning. Eye-catching mirror luster cascades from top to bottom on this coin's toned silver surfaces. (#4782)

Struck with meticulous care by the dies, the head and shield are 100% detailed, as is Liberty's dress and the "wreath of cereals" on t...

(#4811)

Attractive toning. (#4821)

Toned. (#4824)

(#4824)

There is a lovely interplay between original natural patina and the underlying silvery frost that give this the eye appeal of an even higher grade. A

A toned gem. (#4865)

Original satin luster on the main devices glitters throughout untoned bright mirror-silver surfaces. Almost the ultimate in preservation for an early

A glistening beauty and a gem by any standards. This Proof 1897 has an engaging display of lively toning iridescence which leaps across the highly lus

Lustrous and almost devoid of any color. A very impressive example of this scarce Proof issue. The fields are almost black with mirror reflection whil

Choice attractive surfaces with a few light hairlines. (#4896)

PVC haze. (#4896)<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

(#4859)

It isn't a case of "but" -- once you view this beautiful blazing 1916 dime you will know exactly what you want to buy for your Mercury...

Along with the 1901-S Barber quarter, the 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter, and the 1921 P, D, and S-mint Walking Liberty Halves, the '16-D Mercury...

Frosty with some golden amber color at the rims. (#4918)

Extraordinary Gem condition, the 1919-D and '19-S are the two foremost keys in the widely collected Mercury dime series, and a strong case could...

The coinage of dimes was greatly curtailed during 1921 and suspended altogether during 1922. The Mint took advantage of a brief but severe recession t

Extra crisp detail on all relief portions. Vibrant white, almost opaline surface. (#4939)

Mathematically exact standards seen in the sharp hair and wing, the vertical rods of the fasces as well as the central crossbands, which are a key det

Even the finest, most delicate detail seen on this rose-gold toned Mercury dime struck with uncommon exactness for a San Francisco mint date out of th

A frosty Gem with brilliant, lightly toned surfaces and a powerful strike. Sharp-edged devices and lettering throughout include the key horizontal cro

Every so light milky white toning, primarily on the reverse. Pleasant silver satin surfaces display lots of luster beneath with all devices sharply st

Warm amber gold toning, deepest on the obverse. A die break through the portrait is from the minting process and does not affect the grade. Silver car

What appear as light hairlines in the luster are die polish artifacts from the preparation of new dies. As seems likely, this lovely full strike 1927-

Toned. A scarce S-mint issue when boldly struck on the devices. (#4965)

(#4973)

A pleasant gem example swooning with mid-winter blizzard of frost underneath the glorious toning. (#5001)

A flashy, fully struck, and thoroughly Superb '36-S, a roll coin but one whose survival in MS67 is extremely limited. (#5003)

Lovely multicolor toning. A gem (#5015)

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(#5035)

As suitable for the grade, both sides of this coin are free of even the most trivial surface blemish. Delicate beaming white iridescence overlays ever

(#5059)

This example has shimmering milky surfaces and no delightful "cellophane" color from the cellophane mint sleeve in which it was no doubt s...

Original toning. A jewel. (#5075)

A riveting example of this always-popular Type in Proof. This sparkling example is nicely toned at the periphery and in unparalleled state of preserva

(#85117)

Cleaned. (#5297)

Although the Western silver producers were selling large amounts of silver to the mints at a decent price in the early 1870s, due to the acquiescence

A few flat stars and minor softness on Liberty's head. White cartwheel luster graces the satiny, matte-like surfaces of this attractive gem. A b...

The surfaces are bright with moon-glow white luster and show none of the muting often seen on twenty-cent pieces. The devices were struck with such fo

(#5298)

Among the major Types required for a Type set, the 1796 quarter basks in the spotlight as a distinguished rarity. Among those left in existence out of

An historic offering of this great rarity, the surface is deeply toned and pleasing to the eye, with only faint adjustment marks on the reverse. Nicel

(#5314)

Sharply struck throughout with multiple layerings of neutral dove-gray color spread across both sides. Some iridescent accents are also noted. The lus

Mintage this year, 361,174 pieces. The most often found date among large size, capped bust quarter dollars. (#5322)

An important opportunity to secure one of the finest known examples of this important Guide Book overdate variety. No Quarters are dated 1816 or 1817,

B-2. Light hairlines, but lustrous and well struck. (#5348)

In 1831 the quarter dollar was reconfigured to make it a smaller diameter and to eliminate the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The change was attributed to Wil

An intensely beautiful Bust quarter, a coin with very choice luster and a strike that is amazingly close to complete except at the lowermost hair curl

"Christian Gobrecht's original obverse hub for the Seated Liberty half dollar was used from 1839 through early 1842; later in 1842, the Med...

With deep peripheral toning, and ample mint luster. (#5404)

Light hairlines. Lustrous, with some gold toning. With mintage high at 740,000 one might suppose 1844-O would be relatively achievable in Mint State g

Lovely blue and purple-gray toning, originally preserved, the surfaces are intensely lustrous with swirling cartwheel frost but possessing slight proo

(#5442)<p><i>The Endangered Species Collection</i>

Here is a better-quality example of a Carson City Mint date made famous for being tough to find in any grade better than worn Good. Even the legendary

Both sides display an exceptionally choice frosty sheen and satiny original surface, being predominately free of handling marks or other problems. The

Net grade AU55, cleaned with friction on the high points. (#5503)

A landmark rarity in American numismatics and one of only 7 specimens traced, this example is the second highest certified by a third-party grader, af

Milky light gray toning lessens what might otherwise be bright, vibrant Proof mirrors on either side. One of the scarce No Motto dates, only 470 Proof

Toned. Hairlines. (#5577)

A lightly frosted gem with strong underlying mint flash and sparkle from the glossy fields, and rich toned highlights on both sides. Nicely struck for

Often a little flatly struck on the stars and Liberty's head, even on an otherwise well-made Proof, this is a coin featuring silvery fresh spark...

An extraordinary cameo Proof quarter dollar -- ultra fresh, ultra impressive -- a coin with exquisite eye appeal, a bold strike, and glistening mirror

Pleasant satin envelops all surfaces under its silvery radiance, with no objectionable features. Given the proper amount of strike pressure as a first