The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1837. NGC graded MS-64. Lovely violet and deep blue toning on both sides. Pop 72; 45 finer. Estimated Value $900 - 950.

1837. No Stars Small Date PCGS graded Genuine. Artificial toning. Our grade is MS60+ possibly retoned (PCGS # 4312) . Estimated Value $350 - 400.

1838 No Drapery. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck and mostly untoned. Estimated Value $225 - 250.

1838. Stars No Drapery. NGC graded MS-67 CAC Approved. A needle sharp strike with lovely rainbow toning on both sides. A wonderful example with great

1840. No Drapery. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. CAC Approved. Boldly struck and nicely toned (PCGS # 4321) . Estimated Value $200 - 250.

1840. Drapery. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $100 - 120.

1840-O. Drapery. PCGS graded AU-53. Attractive antique blue light violet toning. Scarce date. Only 240,000 minted. Pop 1; 10 finer at PCGS Interesting

1842. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ CAC Approved. A nice bold strike. This is a thickly frosted, Gem quality representative of this desirable Stars Obverse hal

1843. NGC graded MS-64. Needle sharp with lovely golden-russet toning about the borders. Pop 11; 8 finer. Estimated Value $400 - 425.

1844. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck and nicely toned (PCGS # 4333) . Estimated Value $100 - 120.

1845. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely blue and golden toning on the obverse (PCGS # 4335) . Estimated Value $250 - 300.

1848. Large date. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Mottled gold and russet toning on both sides. Estimated Value $250 - 275.

1853. No arrows. NGC graded MS-63. Very well struck with lovely gold and electric blue toning. Pop 5; 56 finer. Estimated Value $700 - 750.

1853. Arrows. NGC graded AU-58. Nicely toned. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1855 Arrows. NGC Unc Details, environmental damage. Uniform blue-gray toning on both sides. Estimated Value $90 - 100.

1857. NGC graded MS-67. A well struck frosty mint gem, mostly untoned. Fully original and extraordinarily clean with superb, creamy mint frost. Basica

1857. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Lovely toning on both sides (PCGS # 4365) . Estimated Value $200 - 225.

1858-O. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Boldly struck with lovely golden obverse toning. Should be regraded. Pop 47; 69 finer (PCGS # 4369) . Est

1859. NGC graded AU-58. Nicely toned. Estimated Value $100 - 115.

1859-O. NGC AU Details, obv improperly cleaned. Estimated Value $80 - 90.

1862. PCGS graded MS-62. Beautiful rainbow toning on the obverse (PCGS # 4381) . Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1863. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck with lovely natural violet and electric blue toning. A wonderful Gem. Only 18,000 struck. Pop 20; 18 finer. Estim

1863. PCGS graded Proof 64. Light toning scattered about. Only 470 Proofs struck of this popular low-mint Civil War issue. Pop 69; 43 finer (PCGS # 44

1866-S. NGC graded AU-55. Light ot medium violet toning. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1868-S. NGC graded AU-58 PQ. Mostly white and frosty. A Premium Quality coin for the grade. Estimated Value $100 - 115.

1869. NGC Proof, obv scratched. Light gold and violet toning. Only 600 Proofs made. Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1869-S. PCGS graded AU-53. Lightly toned (PCGS # 4395) . Estimated Value $90 - 100.

1871. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. The obverse displays beautiful blue toning (PCGS # 4398) . Estimated Value $200 - 225.

1871-S. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck and nicely toned. Pop 24; 33 finer (PCGS # 4399) . Estimated Value $350 - 400.

1872. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Light blue toning around the borders adds to its appeal. Estimated Value $60 - 70.

1872-S. Mint mark below bow. PCGS graded MS-62. Some light toning here and there (PCGS # 4401) . Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1873. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely blue toning. Only 600 struck. Pop 75; 50 finer (PCGS # 4456) . Estimated Value $550 - 600.

1873. PCGS graded MS-62. Bold strike and frosty. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 4404) . Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1830 to 1872-S. A partial collection of Half Dimes. Consists of 28 coins, mostly different and grading AG to EF. We urge inspection prior to bidding.

Group of NGC graded "Details" Half Dimes. Consists of: 1832 AU Details; 1837 No Stars AU Details; 1838 Small Stars AU Details; 1870 Unc De...

1796. . JR-1. NGC graded AU-58 PQ. A well struck example of our first dime with all the stars and denticals intact. We note a mint made cud at star on

1796. JR-1. Rarity 3. PCGS graded Good-6. Pleasing uniform gray toning and evenly worn. A rather nice coin for a Good-6 grade. First year of issue (PC

1797. 16 stars. PCGS graded VG-8. The date and left side of the obverse is weak on this particular die variety, due in part to a large die break that

1798, 98 over 97. 16 Stars Reverse. PCGS graded VG-10. Light steel gray and the overdate is very clear, the the prior 7 jutting out below the diminuti

1800. JR-2. Rarity 5. PCGS graded Fine-12. Lightly toned (PCGS # 4470) . Estimated Value $850 - 900.

1801. JR-1. Rarity 4. PCGS graded VG-10. Medium bluish-gray toning. Scarce issue (PCGS # 4471) . Estimated Value $700 - 750.

1802. PCGS graded About Good-3 CAC Approved. Nice clear date. A very scarce date lacking from many collections. Even light gray-violet toning on both

1803. PCGS graded VG-8. Weak on LIBERTY but with a very bold date. The natural grayish-violet toning adds to its appeal (PCGS # 4473) . Estimated Val

1805. 4 berries. JR-2. NGC graded VG-10. Nice antique light blue and gray toning. Estimated Value $650 - 700.

1805. 4 berries. PCGS graded About Good-3. Light original toning and evenly worn. Nice bold date (PCGS # 4477) . Estimated Value $375 - 400.

1807. JR-1. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck in the centers with some weakness from crumbling dies around the borders. We also note die clashing on the o

1807. PCGS graded VF-20. Plenty of central detail for the grade overlaid with pleasing antique light blue toning (PCGS # 4480) . Estimated Value $800

1821 Large Date. . JR-6. NGC graded VF-25. Well toned. Estimated Value $70 - 80.

1822. PCGS graded About Good-3. Even dark toning and evenly worn. Scarce date (PCGS # 4497) . Estimated Value $200 - 250.

1825. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Frosty and untoned. This has a modest number but has nicer appearance than most collectors realized. It is predi

1831. NGC graded EF-45. Nice electric blue and violet toning about the edges. Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1834. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1835. PCGS graded MS-64. Beautiful hues of blue toning on both sides. It looks like this Bust dime has a couple of attempts at making Gem quality, wit

1836. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Uniform grayish-violet toning. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1838-O. No stars. NGC AU Details, corrosion. Estimated Value $200 - 250.

1838. Small stars. NGC Unc Details, reverse improperly cleaned. Needle sharp and quite a nice looking coin. First year of issue with obverse stars; de

1853. No arrows. NGC graded VF-20. Scarce date, only 95,000 minted. Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1853. Arrows. PCGS graded AU-50. Nicely toned (PCGS # 4603) . Estimated Value $80 - 90.

1854. PCGS graded AU-53. Lovely shades of violet toning on both sides (PCGS # 4605) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1855. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and lustrous with shades of violet toning on both sides. Pop 22; 19 finer (PCGS # 4607) . Estimated Value $500 -

1858-O. PCGS graded AU-58. Attractive antique toning. Pop 6; 15 finer (PCGS # 4617) . Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1859. NGC graded MS-65. Boldly struck with light hues of violet toning. A gorgeous gem of the finest order. The highly lustrous surfaces exhibit mingl

1860-O. NGC graded AU-58. Nice blue and violet toning. Popular Key Date. Only 40,000 struck. Only one variety is known of this date. From the low mint

1863. NGC graded Proof 68. Star. Fabulous rainbow toning on both sides. This exquisite gem is the finest we have ever seen for this date. Only 460 str

1863. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A fully white gem cameo Proof example. The Civil War issues of 1861-65 have some of the lowest production totals in P

1872-S. PCGS graded AU-53. Light russet toning. Pop 3; 21 finer (PCGS # 4658) . Estimated Value $200 - 225.

1873-CC. Arrows. PCGS Genuine. Surface damage. Our grade is Sharpness of Good 4. Only 18,791 struck. PCGS has graded only 69 pieces in all grades. Ver

1875. NGC graded Proof 64 CAC Approved. A lovely untoned proof specimen. Only 700 struck. Estimated Value $700 - 750.

1879. PCGS graded Proof 64. CAC Approved. Lovely gold and blue toning. Only 1,100 Proofs struck. Pop 71; 51 finer (PCGS # 4776) . Estimated Value $65

1880. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. CAC Approved. Lovely golden toning. Only 1,355 struck (PCGS # 84777) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1884. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo CAC Approved. A glittering fully white gem proof. Only 875 struck. Pop 10; 29 finer (PCGS # 84781) . Estimated Value

1885. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo CAC Approved. A glittering blast white Gem Proof. Only 930 struck. A riveting example of this always-popular Type. Th

1885. PCGS graded MS-64. Beautiful multi-color toning. Pop 77; 79 finer (PCGS # 4694) . Estimated Value $300 - 325.

1888. PCGS graded MS-64. Well toned. Pop 74; 66 finer (PCGS # 4700) . Estimated Value $300 - 325.

1888. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty and delicately toned around the borders. Pop 74; 66 finer (PCGS # 4700) . Estimated Value $300 - 325.

1889-S. NGC graded AU-58. Evenly toned. Only 972,678 minted. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1891. PCGS graded MS-63+. Lightly toned on both sides. Pop 1 in this plus grade (PCGS # 4706) . Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1891-O. NGC Unc Details. Obv improperly cleaned. Struck from slightly clashed dies. Nice and frosty with attractive golden-violet obverse toning. Es

1829 to 1887-S. A partial collection of early Dimes. Consists of 39 pieces, mostly different and range in grades from AG to EF. Worthy of close inspec

1892-O. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Nicely toned. Pop 52; 25 finer (PCGS # 4797) . Estimated Value $450 - 500.

1892-S. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck and untoned. First-year issue Barber coins have a certain charm. And when, in addition, they are branch mint iss

1893-O. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and totally white. Highly attractive luster brightens this crisply struck and nearly mark-free Gem. Shimmering w

1893-S. NGC graded MS-63. The obverse displays lovely rainbow toning while the reverse is totally white. Estimated Value $425 - 475.

1893-S. Doubled S. NGC graded EF-45. Nicely toned. Estimated Value $70 - 80.

1894. NGC graded MS-66. Lovely satiny surfaces delicately toned. A gem of the purest serene beauty. This needle-sharp Gem among the finest survivors f

1894. NGC graded EF-45. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1895-O. NGC graded MS-64. Boldly struck with attractive multi-coloer toning on the obverse and around the reverse borders. A very rare coin in such hi

1895-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice even light golden toning. Satiny luster is present beneath the pale color. Barber Dime date collectors should enjoy th

1895-S. NGC graded AU Details, obv scratched. All lightly toned. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1897 Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-65 PQ CAC Approved. A gem bold strike with uniform pastel toning on both sides. In an older holder. Pop 49; 35 finer (

1897-S. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck and white. The numismatic world is peopled by many classes of collectors, but the most keenly attuned will alway

1897-S. NGC graded EF-40. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1898-O. NGC graded MS-64. A very choice example with the obverse displaying lovely hues of violet and the reverse is untoned. Pop; 14 in 65, 1 in 66,

1901. NGC graded MS-62. Attractive pastel toning on both sides. Estimated Value $90 - 100.

1901-S. NGC XF Details, improperly cleaned. Even gray toning. Estimated Value $200 - 225.

1904. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Nice blue and gold obverse toning. Pop 61; 39 finer (PCGS # 4833) . Estimated Value $250 - 275.

1905-S. PCGS graded MS-64+. CAC Approved. Lovely rainbow toning. Pop 2; 30 finer, 18 in 65, 9 in 66, 3 in 67 (PCGS # 4837) . Estimated Value $400 - 4

1906-D. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely golden toning. Pop 38; 24 finer (PCGS # 4839) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1908-D. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty with delicate golden toning about the borders. Pop 26; 29 finer (PCGS # 4847) . Estimated Value $400 - 440.

1908-O. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck and frosty with a hint of tone. Pop 23; 37 finer (PCGS # 4848) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.