Superior Santa Clara Elite Coin Auction

The frosty white color is especially vibrant on this handsome San Francisco date from the first year of the 1890s decade. Powerful forces must have ca

This carefully preserved Morgan is swimming in mint brilliance over each side. The strike is normal for the issue with the usual heavy metal flows on

Sparkling mint brilliance and booming mint luster characterize the surfaces and give the viewer an immediate and lasting impression of very choice qua

Early style PCGS holder (green label). Minor weakness to the hair and breast (as often occurs with branch mint dates), although not enough to detract

A radiant example that has an outstanding strike and fresh-off-the-dies cartwheel sheen. There is one small X-shaped scratch -- more like a graze in t

A frosty rock-solid MS64 with brilliant, untoned surfaces and a powerful strike, this dollar has light bagmarks on the face and in the field (about wh

Includes 1891-O Extremely Fine 40, 1896-O Extremely Fine 40, 1897-O (2 pieces) Extremely Fine 40. Lot of 4 coins.

A spectacular Gem with original, icy white originality radiating from impressive pristine surfaces. A wealth of detail can be seen throughout this w

Struck with systematic exactness throughout, barring a few fused hair strands above the ear and some minor flatness in the feathers on the eagle’s bre

Luminous white surfaces, fresh with silvery iridescence radiate from top to bottom. An ideal coin to put aside for future generations or merely to imp

With dazzling bright surfaces and uncommon beauty in a gem quality 1892-CC, this example displays only a few tiny tick marks on the face, nose, and be

A satiny MS64 high in its class. Lovely cartwheel luster graces the mostly brilliant surfaces. Sharply struck for the CC date, easily finer in sharpne

Excellent detail with perhaps minor weakness to the hair and ear as well as the central region of the eagle’s body. A few light scuffs in the otherwis

Semi-key issue. Lot of 2 coins.

Lot of 2 coins.

It is well worth considering the provenance when one remembers that only 378,792 were minted in 1893 (one of the lower mintage figures for the Philade

A sparklingly bright coin with rich silver white iridescence on both sides. This extremely choice specimen has one or two very minor bagmarks on the

A lovely choice specimen that has radiant blazing white color. Lustrous and prooflike, this dollar is sharply struck with top-quality pristine fields

Choice cartwheel luster graces satiny and lively silvery surfaces. Varying hues of white mingle broadly with rich iridescence, characteristic of the

Right along with the 1893 Philadelphia Mint issue is this noteworthy Carson City Mint offering of the same year. Of special interest to collectors is

Frosty white patina dominates both sides of this specimen. Much sharper centers than average give it an edge over less sharply defined 1893-CC dollar

This specimen is pleasing and satiny with rich light golden toned frosted surfaces and reasonable detail from a good strike. Some softness can be foun

The muted white surfaces still glisten with frosty textured luster. Mostly silvery except for a few areas of russet brown and gray color. Light abra

Smooth light gray color and surfaces and no harsh marks or rim problems put this in the forefront of lightly circulated specimens of this elusive Phil

With clear indications of prooflike reflection in the fields on both sides, this Morgan displays offsetting silver white frost on Liberty-- very strik

An unquestioned Gem with vibrant, attractively toned obverse (white reverse) and a crisp strike. Well worth placing in your U.S. Type Set or, if you h

This year (along with 1897-O) is noted for its scarcity in choice to gem condition. The surface is silvery bright throughout, interspersed with only l

Toned.

What is most noticeable when one first examines this coin is its thick, vibrant mint luster -- it swirls around each side unimpeded by obvious abrasio

With the release of the Redfield Hoard bags in the 1970s, this issue became much more affordable and desirable. Bright mint luster characterizes the s

A small contact mark on the cheek may be the only aspect that kept PCGS from grading this coin Mint State 65. Fresh-as-fallen-snow crispness leaps to

This is likely an early strike from fresh dies, judging from the details and the two-tone contrast between the frosted devices and the fields. The dev

This example has shimmering milky surfaces and no toning, with the features of Liberty as well as the eagle pristine white against a nice mirrored bac

Heavy dull gray toned. (In PCI MS65 holder, though downgraded by the uneven dark color.)

Sharp-edged devices and lettering throughout lends this lovely 1899-S added beauty and increases the value in our eyes. The snowy white color is espec

With crisp detail on all devices, this remarkable coin is a highly lustrous Gem that has rich white patina and a razor sharp strike characteristic of

Displaying a uniform satiny brilliance on each side underneath a smooth overlay of natural color, the predominant hues are dusky gold and milky smooth

Bagmarks plus a couple of shallow scratches on the obverse.

With a normal soft but still satiny luster, it is somewhat muted in this grade and it lacks vibrancy and life--but this isn’t to denigrate what is cle

Still a desirable specimen of this elusive P-mint date. A few abrasions on the face but choicer than average just the same.

This is a noteworthy example whose bright white surfaces, largely free of distracting contact marks, show pinpoint striking definition throughout.

Brilliant throughout with fine-grain, matte-like surfaces, this beauty has no impairments on either side that are worthy of mention barring a few fain

Original dusky gray and smoky gold toning. Lacking just a bit of striking detail on central hair as well as eagle’s breast.

The surfaces are bright with moon-glow white luster and show none of the muting often seen on 1902-O dollars. Surrounding the outer border, some attra

A few normally encountered bagmarks on the cheek and a short scuff in the field below the cap; otherwise very frosty with a mixture of satin to cartwh

Weak strike; somewhat scruffy luster.

Bright, silvery and lustrous -- an agreeable specimen of this beloved O-mint issue and a date that, back in the 1970s and 1980s, was the plaything of

Nicely toned; choice surfaces.

Russett gold to gray toning.

A well struck, immaculately preserved, and lustrous Gem that has lovely mint bloom underneath glorious russet and gold iridescence. Both sides immacul

A satiny gem with intense underlying luster that bolsters the beauty of the clean features on Liberty. Unlike some earlier O-mint issues, this one has

Silver-satin luster is boldly displayed on this fresh-appearing 1904-O, with its long established <I>full rainbow toning on both sides.</I&...

Covering the gammut of this handsome coin is an icy-white color that combines with clean surfaces and a gem quality cheek on Liberty, providing oceans

Lovely subtle pastels on the obverse whose shading and iridescence creates a lovely effect.

This lustrous Gem, with snowy luster that swirls around the surface on both sides, has exquisite surfaces and a very good strike, with light toning.

Includes 1879, 1880-O, 1881-O (2 pieces), 1883-S, 1884-S, 1890, 1897-O, 1901, and 1921-S. A couple of slightly better dates here, so should be looked

Common dates. Lot of 9 coins.

Mostly common dates but we do spot an 1886-S in this group. Lot of 13 coins.

A very pleasing two-tone Proof in which the devices, satin frosted as they are, give it nice contrast against the reflective fields. Only minimal (and

Encompassing but satin luster, the coin gently toned to a light silvery hazy through which the frosty bloom off the dies still persists. Not quite mak

With the strike definition being better than average, the bidder or collector should find nothing to fault, despite its somewhat soft, muted luster on

Lot of 2 coins.

1921 Peace About Uncirculated 50, 1934 About Uncirculated 50, 1934-D About Uncirculated 50, and 1934-D Extremely Fine 40. Lot of 4 coins.

Frosty luster.

A superlative specimen of this normally bagmarked Denver issue, this conditionally rare offering is fully lustrous with richly frosted surfaces and go

Clockwork precision seen in most of Liberty’s hair with only a little beveling inwards at the center about where the ear would be. Similar sharpness o

Lightly toned; normal shallow luster grazes on the face and in the nearby field. Typical strike for 1924-S.

Fully struck on each side, the naturally toned surfaces shimmer and sparkle with a sheet of silvery luster and are unfettered by any noticeable abrasi

Silver-white satin luster is boldly displayed on this fresh-appearing 1925-S. As usual with the strike, centers are soft and somewhat granular while t

A highly lustrous Gem that has rich silvery patina and a razor-sharp strike.

About as close to flawless as can be expected for this ICG grade, this robust 1926-S has only a few very shallow breaks in the luster on each side.

Soft satin-like fields careening with lustrous silver color. Excellent sharpness on all devices with only marginally soft detail in the central part

Another example of this low mintage issue.

Common dates. Lot of 11 coins.

Sleek coppery red with deep steel brown color, a wonderful combination for any copper piece, but made even more impressive on this early Proof Pattern

Encased in NGC holder 1733106-012, this boldly made Indian $2.50 Proof comes to you with exquisite spot-free surfaces and near perfection in all its m

According to Charles E. Green (1936) only 167 proofs were made of this first year of the Pratt Indian head design. There is every reason for believing

The year 1908 was a historic one for the Treasury Department's Mint. It was the first year proofs were struck featuring the new Saint-Gaudens &q...

All Proofs this year are from the With Motto reverse incorporating IN GOD WE TRUST below the eagle. There were 101 proofs struck of this impressive de

Several varieties occur on the Philadelphia Mint issue in this year: the size of the head can be either large or petite, and there is sometimes (but

Frosty.

Well-struck on the main devices, including all waves of hair and the pearl beaded edge of the coronet (13 pearls or beads to accompany the 13 stars).

There is a lovely interplay between orange-gold and reddish colors that give this the eye appeal of an even higher grade. A few light surface marks, n

Lustrous and generally much better made than the 1855 issue of this short-lived (2-year) Type. Struck from lightly clashed dies.

Housed in an Accugrade AU55 slab, this partially lustrous example has a faint dent on Liberty’s hair which transfers through to a raised bulge on the

Includes 1855-D Type 1 ANACS graded Extremely Fine Details, Net Fine 12, "ex jewelry - cleaned - damaged - repaired." And 1861 ANACS grade...

This conditionally challenging offering is fully brilliant with richly frosted surfaces. The strike is generally free of criticism while the color has

Lustrous.

Well-struck with smooth, velvety luster and rich orange-gold shades. The devices are so heavily frosted that NGC chose it's ultimate designation...

(Numistrust MS63 graded).

Numistrust MS63. Some minor dullness on the high points but generally lustrous and well-struck overall.

(Numistrust MS62). Natural surfaces and only marginal weakness are found in the frost on the high points. The relative newcomer on the block, Numistru

Almost sharper than MS61 quality and verging on MS62 in terms of frostiness and sharpness of strike.

(Numistrust MS62 graded).

Much scarcer issue in this condition than the other P-mint dates, lustrous and very well struck, although kept out of the MS65 category, we suppose, b

(Numistrust graded MS64). Lustrous with some purple brown patina in areas. Scarce in choice mint condition. Market pricing varies in response to whic

(Numistrust MS63 graded). A bit of good fortune awaits the buyer of this 1914-D: it is one of the scarcer issues in Mint quality and yet not as expens

(Numistrust MS63 graded). Clear mintmark along with very sharp detail on the Indian's war bonnet and the eagle's body of feathers.

Extra frosty luster in the fields, in the most recessed areas, and on top of the chief wear points such as the Indian's cheek bone and ruffled f...

(Numistrust graded MS62).