Superior Santa Clara Elite Coin Auction

Deep warm reds and golds in the toning, a splendid combination given the underlying gem quality of the fields and devices. Better than average detail,

Lightly toned, well cared-for, and attractive.

This example also has shimmering milky surfaces and no toning.

The otherwise orange-gold color yields to warmer golden-rose hues toward the centers and especially in the fields. Well struck for the issue. One o

Lustrous and fairly well struck for this typical mushy issue, although the usual weakness along the top edge of the date numerals.

Pleasing medium antique gold finish with lots of detail in the hair.

Frosty with natural gold patina.

Bright golden color.

Soft satiny luster with a blush of orange-gold toning.

Warm orange-gold toning.

Both sides display an exceptional frosty sheen and choice satiny brilliance, being predominately yellow-gold with a touch of pinkish to reddish color.

Glistening luster with an overlay of natural light patina.

This warmly colored example displays beams of golden metallic detail in virtually all areas. The strike as keen as a razor on this historic early comm