The Pre Long Beach Auction - January 2012

1854 $2.50 Liberty. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Some very faint obverse hairlines, otherwise gradable (PCGS # 7769) . Estimated Value $200 -

1854-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. Light golden toning rests within the devices. Only 7,295 minted of which merely 115 examples are

1854-O $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. CAC Approved. Evenly toned with reflective surfaces (PCGS # 7772) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. Provenance

1855 $2.50 Liberty. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. (PCGS # 7774) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K....

1855-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40 CAC Approved. Light hints of gold toning. Only 3677 minted of which merely 90 examples are estimated to have s

1855-D $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Boldly struck and sparkling with mint luster. A Premium Quality coin for this given grade. This

1856-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Some golden toning rests within the devices. Only 72,120 minted of which merely 175 examples are estimated to

1857 $2.50 Liberty. AU-55. Plenty of mint luster remains. Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1858-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck for this issue and full of satiny mint luster. Only 9,056 struck. A satiny matte-like specimen wit

1858-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. Untoned. Only 9056 minted of which merely 225 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 26; 81 finer (PCGS

1860-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. Light golden toning and a choice example for the grade. Only 7469 minted of which merely 150 examples are est

1861 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck with even toning (PCGS # 7794) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. Provenance: The Wi

1861 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Frosty (PCGS # 7794) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Col...

1862-S $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63+ CAC Approved. A wonderful specimen that should be graded even higher, thus a Premium Quality for the grade. O

1867-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU Details, improperly cleaned, damaged. Only 28,000 struck. Still attractive. Note that the "damage" is ...

1877-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Some faint hairlines on the obverse, visible only under strong magnification, otherwise, qu

1878 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Light golden toning (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress...

1878 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. Well struck (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. Provenance: The William H & Beue...

1878 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. Nice golden toning (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. Provenance: The William H &am...

1878 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Lustrous and untoned (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. Provenance: The William H & Beuelares...

1878-S $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40. In an OGH (PCGS # 7829) . Estimated Value $225 - 250.

1884 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck and untoned. Only 1,950 minted of which merely 400 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 22;

1888 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Fully lustrous and delicately toned. Only 16,001 struck (PCGS # 7840) . Estimated Value $500 - 525.

1893 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Light even toning and well struck. Only 30,000 minted of which merely 3,000 examples are estimated to have surv

1893 $2.50 Liberty. NGC Unc Details, rev scratched. Nicely toned. Only 30,000 minted of which merely 3,000 examples are estimated to have survived (PC

1894 $2.50 Liberty. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. A few minor obverse scratches, still quite pleasing. A very scarce date as only 4,000 were m

1895 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Boldly struck. Only 6,000 minted of which merely 1,000 examples are estimated to have survived

1897 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. A well struck glittering golden gem and a Premium Quality coin for the grade. Only 29,768 minted o

1897 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. Nicely toned. Only 29,768 minted of which merely 5,000 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7849)

1897 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Mostly untoned. Only 29,768 minted of which merely 5,000 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7849)

1898 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Boldly struck with delicate golden toning. Only 24,000 minted of which about 4000 examples are estimated to have

1898 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. A very choice well struck example with smooth satiny mint surfaces. Only 24,000 minted of which merely 4000 exa

1898 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck (PCGS # 7850) . Estimated Value $425 - 450.

1899 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. A golden beauty with a touch of tone on the obverse. In our opinion a Premium Quality example for the grade (PC

1900 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and frosty, a beautiful gem specimen. Only 67,000 minted of which merely 5000 examples are estimated

1900 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Well struck and delicately toned. Only 76,000 minted of which merely 5000 examples are estimated t

1900 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. A sparkling untoned example and quite choice (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. Provenance: The Will

1900 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. A sparkling untoned example (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. Provenance: The William H & Beu...

1901 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Only 91,100 minted of which merely 6,000 examples are estimated to have survived. Evenly toned (PCGS # 7853) .

1902 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Boldly struck and untoned. In short, a vibrant Gem whose admirable luster includes surfaces that are free from a

1902 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned and well struck (PCGS # 7854) . Estimated Value $575 - 600. Provenance: The William H & ...

1902 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS Genuine. Lovely golden toning with semi reflective surfaces. Looks like a gem (PCGS # 7854) . Estimated Value $450 - 500.

1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A beautiful, well struck and untoned specimen (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. Prove

1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and nice even toning (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. Provenance: The William H &am...

1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. A lovely lustrous example and lightly toned (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $575 - 600. Provenance: The Will

1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck, brilliant and untoned (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. Provenance: The William H &...

1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Deep antique rose-gold toning on both sides (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. Provenance: The Will

1904 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely rich golden toning with glistening luster from stem to stern. Bold detail, too (PCGS # 7856) . Estimate

1905 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck and untoned (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. Provenance: The William H & Beuelar...

1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Light toning (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K. Hel...

1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K. He...

1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS Genuine. A few marks on the reverse still looks like an MS-63 (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. Provenance: The

1906 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. Nice even golden toning on this blazing Gem, a coin with the look every collector strives for when assembling a

1906 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely rich golden toning (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1906 $2.50 Liberty. ANACS graded MS-62. Quite choice for the grade, the luster is satiny. Bold devices are typical for this well-made issue of 1906.

1906 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58 (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $270 - 290. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection.

1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66 CAC Approved. A glittering untoned gem example. Pop 334; 64 finer (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,70

1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. A very choice golden beauty (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. Provenance: The William H & Be...

1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Untoned (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Co...

1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. This boldly detailed representative is mostly bright gold in color with sleek, bright metallic frosted features

1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Delicately toned (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $550 - 600.

1907 $2.50 Liberty. Coins grade EF to AU. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 525.

1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58 CAC Approved. Lovely golden toning and has the look of a full Mint State example (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Valu

A lot of $2.50 Liberty Gold Coins. Consists of: 1845, 1847, 1850 (2), 1851 (2), 1852, 1852-O, 1853 (2), 1855 (2), 1856 (2). Coins grade Fine to EF. Mo

1845 $2.50 Liberty. Coins grade VF to EF with signs of cleaning. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 425.

A dozen $2.50 Liberty Gold Coins. Consists of: 1861 (3), 1873 (2), 1876-S, 1877-S (2), 1878 (2), 1878-S (2). Coins grade Fine to AU. Many have been c

A lot of $2.50 Liberty Gold Coins. Consists of: 1873, 1888, 1897, 1902 (2), 1906, 1907. Coins grade VF to AU, many with signs of cleaning. Lot of 7 c

1904 $2.50 Liberty. Both NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $400 - 440. Provenance: The William H

1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely rich golden toning. Sun-fresh gold gleams underneath the toning, indeed glowing with gol

1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely golden toning on both sides. The specimen offered in the present lot yields beautiful color with subtle r

1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Nice even toning (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,300. Provenance: The William H &am...

1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Attractive golden toning (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. Provenance: The William H & Beuela...

1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Light even toning (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. Provenance: The William H & ...

1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Together with: $2.50 1928 PCGS AU-58. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $600 - 625.

1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. Rich golden toning and well struck. Housed in an OGH. Devices are sharp in all areas, as struck, as desired b

1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. Well struck with rich golden and olive-gold toning. In our opinion, a Premium Quality coin. The pleasingly br

1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. A nice coin (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. Provenance: The William H &...

1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Lightly toned (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $400 - 440. Provenance: The William H & Beue...

1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Nice golden toning (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $400 - 440. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K...

1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Lightly toned (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $400 - 440. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K. Hel...

1909 $2.50 Indian. NGC Unc Details, obv improperly cleaned. We also note a few scattered marks on the reverse (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $225 -

1910 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded Proof 64. Untoned and well struck. Mintages expanded in 1910 to 682, nevertheless, not many have been found in choice Pr

1910 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely gold toning on both sides. Strikingly beautiful rolling-fresh finish, untouched by mishandling and almost

1910 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely mint bloom colors of golden-olive and light gold. A very attractive gold-surfaced Gem whose high-end dept

1910 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Lightly toned and frosty (PCGS # 7941) . Estimated Value $400 - 440. Provenance: The William H...

1911 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. CAC Approved. Housed in an OGH. Pop 78; 5 finer, 4 in 65+, 1 in 66. Lovely even golden toning. A problem-free

1911 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62 (PCGS # 7942) . Estimated Value $400 - 420.

1911 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. A hint of light gold tone with frosty luster both sides (PCGS # 7942) . Estimated Value $400 - 420.

1911-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. Only 55,600 minted of which only 7,833 examples are estimated to have survived. Well struck with lovely golden

1911-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck with a bold "D" mint mark. Mostly untoned. A very choice example for this Key Date coin...

1911-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck with a hint of golden toning. Popular Key date and always in demand. A beautiful coin that boasts v

1911-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-60. A nice strike with a clear mint mark. We note a tiny imperfection near the obverse edge at 7 o'clock. Onl...

1911-D $2.50 Indian. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Well struck with a nice bold mint mark. Popular Key Date to the series with only 55,680 mint

1912 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely golden toning. A remarkable coin that emits eye-catching gold color, with no distinguishing marks or prob

1912 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Nice even honey golden color. Pop 437; 70 finer (PCGS # 7944) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100.

1912 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Lightly toned and frosty (PCGS # 7944) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. Provenance: The William

1912 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC Approved. Well struck and lightly toned (PCGS # 7944) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. Provenance: The Willi

1912 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Delicately toned (PCGS # 7944) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. Provenance: The William H & B...

1912 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-61 (PCGS # 7944) . Estimated Value $325 - 350.

1912 $2.50 Indian. AU-58. Coin has extensive luster and very choice surfaces. 1912 is the year Titanic hit an iceberg and sank. Estimated Value $225