Superior Santa Clara Elite Coin Auction

A glowing deep-gold color is emitted from barely disturbed original surfaces, creating a handsome appearance for one an all to admire (and to think ab

First of the modified design Indian tens and a very choice golden example. Outstanding bright golden color, almost iridescent luster.

A satiny example of the finest MS64 order featuring near-explosive satin luster which, because it is so fresh, it graces the faint coppery to rose-col

A strapping-fresh example with, if not vibrant luster, at least smooth, velvet-texture sheen of the kind found only on the dates from 1907 to 1916. Fi

Intense cartwheel luster graces the golden, frosted surfaces of this attractive gem. A blend of light yellow gold with hints of orange graces both sid

This fully struck Gem has glowing full golden surfaces and no mentionable problems on either side other than a faint scuff in the luster of the face.

Another sterling specimen that traces to the elite Las Vegas Collection of gold coins, this coin being especially well suited for a Type Set because i

A well struck, lustrous example of this early No Motto design, with a small mark in the left obverse field, a few others, equally insignificant on the

The 1851-O double eagle is fairly scarce in the context of general American numismatics, but enough exist that examples appear on the market for bidde

Very clean surfaces for this typically abraded CC-mint issue, an attractive lightly circulated coin. Only 81,139 minted.

By far the most affordable CC-mint $20 (mintage was 91,209), and despite the cleaning, an acceptable specimen for a collection.

Beams of frosted mint luster and rich tawny orange-gold hues shine forth from the surfaces of this well preserved twenty from the year 1897. It is ind

Tinged in delicate golden-rose shades this well struck San Francisco Mint issue displays a few light bagmarks in the field around the stars and elsewh

The luster is also superior for the issue, and moderately bright fields peer through rich flaming-gold coloration with only a few widely scattered bag

With flattering mint luster and a minimum number of wispy abrasions, this light coppery to peach-gold coin is every bit the Gem. Furthermore, even the

A lustrous Philadelphia Mint MS63 that has fiery gold color and a good strike.

A nice dusting of flaming golden luster covers the surface from top to bottom, warmly displaying mellow orange-gold hues from its long years in confin

It is easy to see this piece was delivered a full, sharp blow by the dies, because it displays crisp stars, nice hair definitiion, and outstanding scr

A sparkling near-gem of the highest caliber for this grade. Intense cartwheel luster blends smoothly with smooth golden highlights on the frosty surfa

The otherwise golden-bright color deepens to polychrome-gold shadings in select areas of this well made S-mint issue.

Sleek, frosty luster throughout with some scattered abrasions limiting the grade. Final year of the type.

A lustrous shimmering example of this San Francisco Mint double eagle.

From the Las Vegas Collection. A satiny gem with extraordinary eye appeal, mint bloom, and boldness of strike. Specimens like the present gem Wire or

From the Las Vegas Collection. As last, and a resplendent specimen for all to admire and discuss. Both sides display an exceptional frosty sheen and d

A lustrous and nicely preserved $20 that has hues of beautiful gold color.

The Denver issue of this important two-year design, a coin featuring splendid color, very choice (almost gem quality) surfaces, and good eye appeal. B

Color is mostly orange-gold in shade, but flickers of faint coppery tinted iridescence can be found -- all of which points to its careful preservation

Luxuriant orange-gold color is seen over each side with light accents of pinkish in a few areas, the frosty extra deep on this specimen, while devices

The otherwise orange-gold color yields to warmer golden-rose hues in areas, but the graceful luster is pretty much free of the usual bagmarks often en

Another outstanding 1909-S whose clean surfaces display original, uncleaned luster. Here and there a tiny field abrasions from coin-to-coin contact in

The devices were struck with such determined force by the dies that all design elements show boldly, an important aspect when deciding which $20 gold

Uncommonly smooth with fully metallic, golden features. Excellent sharpness on all devices.

With pinkish patina on the devices. A few little luster scuffs in the field at left, others, equally immaterial, in the right side about on the level

Attractive quality. Each side has a beaming yellow-gold luster that is meldd into nice orange-gold color, uncleaned and original.

Another pleasing example from this extensive run of dates and mints.

Another first-rate example in its grade classification, boldly made and pleasing to the eye. Don't discount the modest "MS63" grade on...

The color, evenly developed full golden hue. A lustrous, slightly bagmarked, but nicely struck 1914-D. Both dies were sharp when this double eagle was

Both sides display an exceptional textured sheen and dazzling golden brilliance, being predominately yellow-gold with a touch of reddish color. An imp

Bright golden patina throughout, a memorable example of this early issue. The first series of double eagles, those struck in 1907 to 1916, consist of

Color is mostly orange-gold in shade, but flickers of pinkish tinted iridescence can be found -- compare these strikingly beautiful $20 gold pieces wi

Sharply struck throughout, the surfaces show even golden color and there are no mentionable abrasions on either side other than the usual number assoc

Fully struck throughout, the golden surfaces show a faint glimmer of toning and no obvious problems, just a few light bagmarks.

Opulent vibrant color is seen over each side with light accents of toning, amazing surfaces, and a 100% sharp strike.

Full, bold transfer from the die to planchet seen in the main devices. Sleek, satin luster throughout with a few light bagmarks.

From the Las Vegas Collection.

From the Las Vegas Collection.

Frosty and well struck, though not vibrant.

A sharply impressed, moderately brilliant specimen whose origin is the Las Vegas Collection. In spite of the modest ‘62’ grade, there is a wealth of d

Engraved by Charles E. Barber and struck for the exposition. The Lewis and Clark Dollar honored the Corps of Discovery which explored the Northwest in

Amidst the 200th anniversary celebrations of the Louisiana Purchase and following Lewis and Clark Expedition into the region acquired, it is aways a t

Another eye-appealing coin whose provenance traces from the Las Vegas Collection. Color is mostly bright-gold in shade, but flickers of orange iridesc

Tracing to the Las Vegas Collection, this first quarter eagle commemorative gold coin sports abundant luster over its choice surface with only faint s

Luxuriant orange-gold color is seen over each side with light accents of pinkish to reddish copper, sharply made example.

Another lustrous example of the Memorial issue to the slain President McKinley, this featuring prooflike fields, possibly the result of being struck b

We are pleased to offer a well made, brilliant yellow-gold specimen of an elusive date from the early years of the Roaring Twenties. Hiram Ulysses Gra

A Las Vegas Collection item and so noted on the NGC holder, well struck with pleasing detail in Grant’s hair and beard, with only faint granularity fr

A satiny gem with faint rose and vibrant warm golden surfaces that explode atop the bright and hard-working luster beneath. No weakness of strike is s

As expected from the Las Vegas group of gold coins, this specimen, too, reveals original surfaces, great color, and thoroughly pleasing "eye-ap...

Well struck, lightly marked from coin-to-coin acquaintance at the mint and during the distribution process as often seen, but with excellent overall a

From the Las Vegas Collection. From the way the eagle on the reverse is posed on this rare 50c Octagonal, collectors have long referred to it as the P

Bright golden color, sparkling luster that is almost but not quite prooflike.

From the Las Vegas Collection. Part of the Robert B. Gray issue (struck under the proprietorship of Levison Brothers using the old dies). Large letter

From the Las Vegas Collection. A sparkling prooflike example that has contrasting frosted devices; usual faint hairlines present but none that are bey

Housed in an ICG grading holder with the same grade, the coin's typical worn upper hair curls might suggest five points lower in grade to some. ...

(Housed in ICG grading holder.) Somewhat mottled lilac-gray and russet toning with dull greenish-khaki high points from years of storage in a sulfur-c

Altered surface with a little roughness or porosity, many light marks, and variegated pewter to old-silver characteristics. Not nearly as compromised

This generally choice coin has an old deep scratch running from the rim to the shoulder after passing through the space between 1 and 7. Some addition

Dullish but all original smoky gray with gold and blue accents. Some noticeable marks affect Liberty's cheek and hair nearby, and there is a fai...

Uses the same obverse #1 as in Bolender-1 and Bolender-3 in which the last 9 is punched over a previous 8. Definitive as such: the only overdate die o

The so-called "Close 17 Obverse" in which the left stars are distant from curl and L, and star 7 is farther from L on this than on any oth...

Choice rims and fields, clearn surfaces which have the typical look of a carefully preserved old silver dollar: medium gray background with lighter ...

A few light marks on the neck; one or two slightly more apparent marks in the field to left; a very clean reverse along with choice rims. Medium gray

A frosty No Motto coin with subtle luster on both sides. Nearly fully struck, with just a hint of weakness at the Liberty’s head and the top part of t

Light PVC residue from years in a plastic coin flip; somewhat dullish luster and the high points show minor weakness in strike resulting in a dulled a

Lightly toned over surfaces that may have been dipped at one time but do not reveal signs of abrasive cleaning. A well-struck example of this affordab

Dipped at one time and therefore not toned, this is a surprisingly well made 1849, a year that tends to be poorly struck in certain areas. We are als

The satin-like luster is almost unimpaired by heavy abrasions of any size, save the usual tiny coin-to-coin marks associated with storage in a bag. Th

Following closely behind 1859-O in popularity and abundance is the 1860-O, another date released by the Treasury forty or more years ago in large grou

Some faint old graffiti on the obverse. Almost slick, but the date and mintmark clearly visible.

Lustrous, though with about 25% frost left. The remaining surface is smooth, light silver gray in color, and without too many circulation abrasions.

Attractive surface with light dove-gray toning; abundant luster remains in the devices and around the legends, stars and other outer-margin features.

Lustrous, with normal scattered field abrasions from its short time in circulation.

Pair, one of which is cleaned, the other displays nice "old silver" color. Lot of 2 coins.

This is a sparkling silver-gray toned specimen radiating choice mint bloom, powerfully struck and impeccably preserved. Only a handful of choice quali

Deep steel gray toning with smooth fields; not in full watery brilliance but smooth just the same. This is a scarce Proof-only year, the mint deigning

This is one of the numerous sub varieties of 1878, listed on the ICG holder as VAM (for Van Allen-Mallis) “33,R BA/D 3 TF.” Frosty, with a clean face

Lustrous and almost devoid of any bagmarks. A very pleasing example of this beautifully toned issue; both sides immaculate.

Satiny, lustrous surfaces display deep silvery iridescence on the obverse and heavenly frosted symmetry on the reverse to complement the obverse. What

A bright and satiny white gem specimen with intense luster and a nuance of iridescence in the luster on both sides. Somewhat finer than typically seen

A pleasing frosty example with just the right amount of heavy mint frost and modest bagmarks to keep it in your sights yet not overwhelm your budget.

Dazzling bright surfaces and uncommon beauty in this gem quality 1878-S, the first year of the design and generally quite boldly made. A few contact m