The Pre Long Beach Auction - January 2012

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Light golden toning. Crisp golden warmth, virtually undisturbed mint luster all original and alluring (PCGS #

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63+. CAC Approved (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,650 - 1,700.

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Frosty and untoned (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650.

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Brilliant and untoned (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. Provenance: The William H & Be...

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Nice and frosty (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. Provenance: The William H &...

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and untoned. We note a few minor copper spots (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. Prove

1924-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and totally brilliant with lovely golden frosty mint surfaces. Pop 167; 10 finer, 7 in 65, 3 in

1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. A hint of light gold toning. The luster is superior for the issue, and wonderful bright fields peer through r

1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Intensely lustrous and untoned (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. Provenance: The William H...

1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Lustrous and untoned (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. Provenance: The William

1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Untoned and quite choice (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. Provenance: The William H &...

1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A very choice example, untoned (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. Provenance: Th

1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Intensely lustrous, untoned (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. Provenance: The W

1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Very frosty (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750.

1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. An intensely lustrous untoned example (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. Provena

1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and untoned (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650.

1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Fully lustrous (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. Provenance: The William H & Beuelares...

1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Intensely lustrous (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. Provenance: The William H & Beuel...

1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650.

1925-D $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. A nice frosty coin. Very scarce date. Like the 1924-D twenty, the 1925-D also had its rarity level lowered s

1925-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. A sparkling untoned gem whose luster uncurls and spreads across the surface in effortless profusion.There is

1926 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely shades of golden toning. Bright rolling-fresh finish, lustrous as when first issued. Not difficult to

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. CAC Approved. A rousing "In the morning to you" greeting is what this glittering gem example says ...

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. A lustrous golden gem example. No one can honestly deny the vibrancy of the surfaces. This, too, shows in the

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. A sparkling untoned gem specimen. Struck with preciseness always found on this desirable collector date (PCGS

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. Light hint of gold tone, a solid-looking Gem BU for the connoisseur of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles (PCGS # 91

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. A nice looking coin (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750.

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely light gold tone. After World War I ended in 1918, a modified version of the pre-1914 Gold Standard was

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty and mostly untoned (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750.

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice light gold tone (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750.

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely golden toning with sharply made features and booming luster (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,700 -

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. A lovely golden gem thus a Premium Quality example for the grade (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Bold, booming luster; crisp detail in all design areas. In a first generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Untoned (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650.

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice gold toning with choice, lustrous surfaces. An eye-appealing example (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1

1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-60. Full mint bloom colors. Estimated Value $1,550 - 1,600.

1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-67 Star. Lovely rich golden toning. From an original roll. The surfaces on this handsome coin are judged by us to

1928 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. A frosty gem, untoned. A Premium Quality coin that should be regraded a point or more higher (PC

1928 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely gold toning on the reverse. A nice radiant golden tint tantalizes the eye from this lustrous piece, a

1928 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and untoned (PCGS # 9189) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. Provenance: The William H & Beuel...

1928 St. Gaudens. NGC graded Mint Error MS-62. Reverse struck thru. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800.

Christopher Bechtler, ONE DOLLAR CAROLINA, 28 gr., N reversed (1837-42). NGC AU Details, rev repaired. We note a tiny ding in the field which has been

Christopher Bechtler, ONE DOLLAR CAROLINA, 28 gr., N reversed (1837-42) NGC XF Details, damaged. Scratched and bent. Estimated Value $650 - 700. Pr

Christopher Bechtler ONE DOLLAR N. CAROLINA, 30 Gr. PCGS graded AU-55. Light gold toning with reflective surfaces. As we have referenced elsewhere, th

Christopher Bechtler, ONE DOLLAR N. CAROLINA, 30 gr. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. A very pleasing looking coin despite some faint hairilines fr

Christopher Bechtler, ONE DOLLAR N. CAROLINA, 30 Gr. Star. PCGS graded EF-40. CAC Approved. Nicely toned with the deepest amber-orange shade at the pe

Christopher Bechtler, $2.50 GEORGIA, 64 gr. 22 Carats. PCGS graded AU-50. CAC Approved. Uneven "22." Light even toning. K-11, R.6. Breen-7...

Christopher Bechtler, $2.50 GEORGIA, 64 gr. 22 carats - even 22 (1837-42). NGC VF Details, edge damage. A very rare variety that seldom appears at auc

Christopher Bechtler, 5 DOLLARS CAROLINA, 134 Gr. 21 Carats, With Star. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. CAC Approved. Nice even toning. This charming piece is l

Christopher Bechtler, 5 DOLLARS GEORGIA, RUTHERF., 140 gr. 20 carats (distant) (1834-37). NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Perhaps used as jewelry

Christopher Bechtler, 5 DOLLARS NORTH CAROLINA, 150 gr. 20 carats. NGC AU Details, mount removed, repaired. Untoned. Extremely Rare and seldom offere

August Bechtler, 1 DOLLAR CAROLINA, 27 Gr. 21 Carats. PCGS graded AU-55. Lightly toned with semi-prooflike surfaces. Here is a beautiful example of th

August Bechtler, 1 DOLLAR CAROLINA, 27 Gr. 21 Carats. PCGS graded AU-53. Lightly toned with attractive fields and devices; all legends carefully struc

August Bechtler, 1 DOLLAR CAROLINA, 27 Gr. 21 Carats. PCGS graded AU-50. Lightly toned with semi-reflective surfaces. Well struck. It is amazing to us

August Bechtler, 5 DOLLARS CAROLINA, 134 gr. 21 carats (1842-50). NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Lovely golden toning within the protected areas.

August Bechtler, 5 DOLLARS CAROLINA, 141 gr. 20 carats NGC graded AU Details. Tooled and cleaned. Not as bad as the description sounds on the NGC slab

1852 Humbert TEN DOLS. 2 over 1. PCGS graded EF-45 PQ. CAC Approved. A nice untoned item. A coin that should be graded About Uncirculated. Characteris

1853 U.S. Assay Office $20 Gold, 900 THOUS. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. A nice frosty example. During the California Gold Rush years, U.S. Assay $20 gold pi

1853 California Gold Token Arms of California Octagon. NGC graded MS-65. NGC Token MS-65. Estimated Value $150 - 200.

n.d. (1852/4) Quarter Dollar Round. PCGS graded MS-62. Blazing prooflike surfaces. Has a few faint hairlines, as expected. This is one of the importan

1854 Half Dollar Octagonal. NGC graded MS-62. Beautiful natural antique golden toning on both sides. Semi-prooflike fields with frosted devices. In th

1853 Dollar Octagonal. NGC graded MS-62. Light golden toning. A satiny and Octagonal Dollar with a nuance of faint greenish gold on both sides. The st

1880/76 Quarter Dollar Round Indian. BG-885 Rarity 4. PCGS graded MS-64. Fully prooflike. This sparkling little coin has the familiar "written&...

1871 Half Dollar Octagonal Liberty. BG-925 High Rarity 4. PCGS graded MS-62. Pop 18; 11 finer, 9 in 63, 2 in 64 (PCGS # 10783) . Estimated Value $250

1875 Half Dollar Octagonal. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice golden iridescent toning. Pop 10; 49 finer (PCGS # 10792) . Estimated Value $200 - 250.

1874 Half Dollar Round. NGC graded AU-58. Frosty rather than prooflike. The stars are large and flat, seeming to press in on the large Indian head. Da

1876/5 Half Dollar Round Indian BG-1059 Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-64. Marvelous prooflike surfaces. Desirable Indian head round denomination with the in

1875 Dollar Octagonal. NGC graded AU-58. Toned a pale yellow. A scarce Dollar, on this variety the date slants down to the right. Struck in low-grade

1876/5 Dollar Octagonal Indian. BG-1128 Rarity 5. PCGS graded MS-63. Prooflike surfaces on this well struck Dollar-denomination piece. Rarely seen thi

1872 Dollar Round Indian. BG-1207 Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-63 PL. Well struck and choice. One of the most attractive, famous, and desirable Cal Gold Ro

A lot of 5 California Tokens and a $1.00 gold. Different types, some damaged. Also includes: $1.00 gold 1853 ANACS Genuine ex jewelry. Lot of 6 coins.

1872 Washington Head ¼ California Gold Charm. Our grade is MS60+. Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1905 Oregon Gold 25¢. Lewis & Clark Exposition Token. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $300 - 350. Provenance: The Willi...

1909 New York Robert Fulton Gold Dollar. HK-375 So-Called Dollar. 14 mm. Less than 75 struck. Matte finish. NGC graded altered surface. Estimated Va

1910 Alaska 2 toowah. NGC Token AU-55. Nathan Joseph original, 7 star reverse. 1.32 g. Part of the Alaska gold tokens series. See also "Alaska&...

Large Gold Nugget 87.7 gr. 50 mm x 36 mm x 12. mm. A huge, fairly flat gold nugget. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.

Large Gold Nugget 69.7 gr. 17 mm x 26 mm x 19 mm. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.

Large Gold Nugget 57.3 gr. 33 mm x 24 mm x 12 mm. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.

Large Gold Nugget 37.9 gm. 28 mm x 25 mm x 22 mm. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.

Large Gold Nugget 22.8 gr. 20 mm x 17 mm x10 mm. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300.

Large Gold Nugget 20.7 gr. 23 mm x 18 mm x 22 mm. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300.

Large Gold Nugget 11.9 gr. 23 mm x 14.5 mm x 7.5 mm. Estimated Value $600 - 800.

(1857/0) 2002 $10 Restrike Of The 49er Horseman PCGS graded Deep Cameo Proof. The fineness of each coin varies as follows: .898 Fine; .913 Fine; .931

(1857/0) 2002 $10 Restrike Of The 49er Horseman PCGS graded Deep Cameo Proof. The fineness of each coin is as follows: .887 Fine and .906 Fine . Lot o

(1857/0) 2002 $10 Restrike Of The 49er Horseman PCGS graded Deep Cameo Proof. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. Provenance: Ex: S.S. Central America

(1857/0) 2002 $10 Restrike Of The 49er Horseman PCGS graded Deep Cameo Proof. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. Provenance: Ex: S.S. Central America

1903 Louisiana Purchase-McKinley Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Delicately toned as it gleams with originality. The Louisiana Purchase Gold Dollar or

1904 Lewis and Clark Gold Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and fully lustrous, untoned. A gem example. Due to the market shenanigans by Farran Ze

1915-S Panama-Pacific Gold $2.50. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. In our opinion, this example looks more like a MS-63 with its attractive swirli

1916 McKinley Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Very choice and untoned. This issue, memorializing President William McKinley (R. from Niles, Ohio), was

1917 McKinley Gold Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Lovely reddish-golden surfaces. Booming luster and satiny-fresh appearance. William McKinley was the thir

1922 Grant $1 Gold No Star. AU-55. We note some dings in the fields. Estimated Value $900 - 950.

1922 Grant Dollar, with star. NGC graded MS-66. A slightly greenish-golden frosty mint gem. Pop 304; 102 in 67, 9 in 68 (PCGS # 7459) . Estimated Val

1926 $2½ Sesquicentennial. AU-50. Marks about the rims. Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1984 3-piece Olympic Gold Proof Set. Includes the $10.00 gold and 2 Silver Dollars. In the original box of issue. Estimated Value $800 - 850.

1984 6-piece Olympic Silver and Gold Set. Includes both Unc and Proof coins, all in the original wooden box of issue. Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500.

1986-W $5 Statue of Liberty. Grades include: NGC PF69UCAM U.S. Vault Collection and PCGS PR69DCAM. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 750.

1986-W Statue of Liberty $5 Gold. Gem Proof, in the mint capsule. Estimated Value $325 - 350.

1987-W U.S. Constitution Bicentennial $5 Gold. Gem Uncirculated Together with: A miniture Ronald Reagan gold medal. Lot of 2 pieces. Estimated Value

1988-W Seoul Olympiad $5 Gold. NGC graded MS-70. Estimated Value $400 - 425. Provenance: US Vault Collection L/M.