The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1909-S. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely rainbow toning on the obverse. Pop 12; 34 finer (PCGS # 4853) . Estimated Value $700 - 750.

1912-D and 1915. Both PCGS Genuine. Our grade is MS-60, lightly cleaned. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 4861) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1913. PCGS graded Proof 64+ PQ. CAC Approved. Nice light toning. Only 622 struck. Pop 1; 47 finer (PCGS # 4897) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. Prove

1915. NGC graded Proof 66 CAC Approved. Beautiful turquoise and gold iridescent toning on both sides. Only 450 Proofs struck. Pop 11; 15 in PF-67, 1 i

1916-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and frosty (PCGS # 4871) . Estimated Value $130 - 140.

1921-D. NGC graded MS-64 PQ. Well struck with nearly full split bands. Lightly toned and a Premium Quality coin for the grade. It goes without saying

1924-D. NGC graded MS-66 Full Bands. Some slight areas of toning on both sides. A wonderful and original D-mint Gem example from the 1920s, the device

1937. PCGS graded Proof 67 CAC Approved. Lightly toned. In an OGH. Pop 188; 24 finer in 68 (PCGS # 5072) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1937. NGC graded Proof 67. A light hint of gold tone, the surper fields gleaming. Pop 177; 48 finer. Estimated Value $550 - 600.

1937. PCGS graded Proof 65. A hint of light tone. In an OGH (PCGS # 5072) . Estimated Value $350 - 375.

1938. PCGS graded Proof 66 CAC Approved. Brilliant creamy-white and in an OGH (PCGS # 5073) . Estimated Value $220 - 240.

1939. PCGS graded Proof 67. A nice white coin with a small area of toning below the date. In an OGH. Pop 414; 37 finer (PCGS # 5074) . Estimated Valu

1939. NGC graded Proof 67 CAC Approved. A touch of light pastel toning starting to form. Superb original surfaces. Estimated Value $300 - 350.

1939-S. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. A superb brilliant white example, this is one of the most difficult date-mintmark combinations in the 1930s to o

1940. PCGS graded Proof 67 CAC Approved. A superb fully white gem. In an OGH. Pop 281; 17 finer in 68 (PCGS # 5075) . Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1941. PCGS graded Proof 68 CAC Approved. Wonderful russet and golden iridescent toning on areas of the obverse. Only 16,557 Proofs struck. Pop 15; non

1941. PCGS graded Proof 65. A brilliant white coin in an OGH (PCGS # 5076) . Estimated Value $130 - 140.

1941. NGC graded Proof 64. Mostly untoned. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1941. PCGS graded MS-66+. CAC Approved. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides. Pop 1; 220 in 67, 6 in 68 (PCGS # 5028) . Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1941. PCGS graded MS-67 CAC Approved. Lovely rainbow toning. Pop 220; 6 in 68 (PCGS # 5028) . Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1941. PCGS graded MS-67 CAC Approved. Intense rainbow toning. Certain to cause interest among toning enthusiasts. Pop 220; 6 in 68 (PCGS # 5028) . Es

1942-D. NGC graded MS-68 Full Head CAC Approved. Gorgeous vivid rainbow toning about the obverse borders. Pop 3; none finer. Estimated Value $400-UP.

1916-1945. Complete set of Mercury Head Dimes. The Key Dates grade as follows: 1916-D VF cleaned, 1921 AU toned, 1921-D VG, 1942/41 VF. Balance of set

A lot of better date Mercury Dimes. Consists of: 1921-D, 1926-S, 1931-D, 1931-S (3 pcs). All grade Good to Very Good. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value

1945-S. A group of 25 PCGS MS-66 coins all white gem examples. Estimated Value $450 - 500. Provenance: Ex Benson Collection.

1875-S. PCGS graded EF-40. Natural grey toning and softly struck (PCGS # 5298) . Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1876. PCGS graded MS-63+. CAC Approved. Well struck with lovely blue and gold toning around the borders of both sides. Only 14,640 minted. Pop 1; 109

1804. B-1. Rarity 4. ANACS graded Good-4. A rather pleasing G-4 example of this popular rarity. Mostly evenly worn, but with no major planchet problem

1805. B-3. PCGS graded VG-10. Pleasing antique gray toning (PCGS # 38925) . Estimated Value $425 - 450.

1805. PCGS graded Good-6. Even wear and evenly toned (PCGS # 5313) . Estimated Value $400 - 425.

1806. ANACS graded Fine-12. Even grayish-violet toning. Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1806. PCGS graded Good-4. Even light tone and wear (PCGS # 5314) . Estimated Value $350 - 400.

1806. B-3. ANACS graded Good-6. Even wear and lightly toned. Estimated Value $325 - 350.

1806, 6 over 5. B-1. NGC graded VF-25. Even light gray toning. Nice details throughout. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400.

1807. PCGS graded Fine-12. Light toning around the borders (PCGS # 5316) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1807. ANACS graded VG-10. Nice clean surfaces for the grade with even antique bluish-grey toning. In a new style ANACS holder. Estimated Value $425 -

1815. PCGS graded Fine-12. Even medium grayish toning (PCGS # 5321) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1818. PCGS graded Fine-15. Well toned (PCGS # 5322) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1818. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is VG-8. Nice even toning and probably cleaned decades ago (PCGS # 5322) . Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1819. Small 9. . B-3. PCGS graded EF-40. Pleasing antique toning and a desirable Red Book variety. Pop 10 (PCGS # 5325) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,00

1822. . B-1. PCGS graded VF-25. Nice antique toning and an attractive specimen (PCGS # 5332) . Estimated Value $250 - 275.

1824, 4 over 2. B-1. NGC graded VF-20. Nice even toning. A very scarce date. 168,000 minted. According to Mint records, there were no quarters struck

1824, 4 over 2. B-1. NGC VG Details, improperly cleaned. Still a nice looking circ coin. Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1831. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck and white on the obverse while the reverse displays rainbow toning around the edges. A lovely example of this popu

1831. . B-4, Small Letters, die break through C. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. An impressive coin with iridescent toning. Estimated Value $500

1833. ANACS graded EF-45. Toned a pleasing antique blue and light violet on both sides. Estimated Value $250 - 300.

1835. NGC graded EF-40. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $240 - 250.

1835. B-6. ANACS graded VF-35. Nice antique toning about the borders. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1841-O. NGC AU Details, environmental damage. Uniform greyish-violet toning on both sides. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1842-O. Large date. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of EF. Lightly toned and signs of old cleaning (PCGS # 5402) . Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1853. Arrows and rays. NGC graded EF-45. Nice antique toning on both sides. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1861. PCGS graded AU-58. Beautiful antique toning (PCGS # 5454) . Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1862. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck with natural steel-blue toning (PCGS # 5456) . Estimated Value $110 - 120.

1863. PCGS graded Proof 64. Uniform golden sunset toning. Only 460 Proofs struck. Pop 56; 9 in 65, 9 in 66 (PCGS # 5559) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1

1873. Arrows. NGC graded AU-50. Nicely toned. Estimated Value $240 - 250.

1874. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-65. A frosty white gem. P-mint Quarter production in the Philadelphia Mint dipped to 471,900 pieces in 1874 after a hefty

1875. NGC graded Proof 64+. A stunning example with gorgeous toning of violet centers radiating to violet and blue iridescense. Only 700 minted. Pop 1

1876. PCGS graded MS-66. A nice white coin. Dates in the 1875-77 group, being readily available to collectors now that a fair number have been graded,

1877. NGC graded AU-58. Even toning on both sides. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1877-CC. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC Approved. Mostly untoned and frosty (PCGS # 5505) . Estimated Value $450 - 500.

1882. NGC Proof, rev stained. Lovely obverse toning about the borders. Only 1,100 Proofs struck. Estimated Value $250 - 300.

1888. PCGS graded MS-66. Very frosty with a hint of light gold tone, the surface is creamy smooth as is sometimes seen. Only 10,001 struck. Pop 35; 10

1889. PCGS graded MS-66. A well struck brilliant white satiny gem specimen. Brilliant throughout with fine-grain, matte-like surfaces typical of the 1

1834 to 1891-S. A partial collection of early Quarters. Consists of 20 different dates grading AG to AU. A nice lot worthy of inspection. Estimated V

A lot of mostly Seated Quarters all NGC graded. Consists of: 1840-O No Drapery VF Details; 1853 Arrows & Rays AU Details; 1878-CC AU Details; 19...

1892-O. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck and nicely toned on the obverse. Pop 51. Estimated Value $700 - 800.

1893. NGC Unc Details, artificial toning. We agree with the status of the toning. Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1893-O. NGC Unc Details, artificial toning. Actually, the toning is quite attractive and looks natural. Estimated Value $100 - 125.

1893-S. NGC graded EF-45. Mottled violet toning on the obverse, the reverse untoned. Estimated Value $350 - 375.

1895. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. A wonderful white gem Proof. Only 880 Proofs struck. When it comes to heavenly contrast on a 19th century coin, few

1896. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo CAC Approved. Vivid gold, violet and royal blue toning. Only 762 Proofs struck and a virtual gem. Pop 8; 22 finer (PC

1897-O. NGC Unc Details, artificial toning. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides that looks natural to us. Scarce O-mint date. Estimated Value $650 -

1898. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo. A fully white superb gem. Only 735 struck. Original throughout, this coin is simply dazzling. The fields go bla

1898. PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo. CAC Approved. A fully white gem with radiant frosted devices providing cameo contrast. Only 735 minted. Pop 5;

1898. PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo. CAC Approved. A gorgeous deep cameo Proof overlaid with delicate golden toning. Only 735 struck. Pop 5; 16 fine

1898. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck with a blending of gold, violet and electric blue toning on portions of the obverse. Estimated Value $500 - 525.

1900. PCGS graded Proof 65+ Cameo PQ. CAC Approved. Only 912 struck. A blazing white gem. Pop 1; 18 finer, 12 in 66, 5 in 67, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 85686) .

1900. PCGS graded Proof 63 CAC Approved. Delicate shades of blue and gold toning. A choice example and one of only 912 Proofs struck. Pop 55; 108 fine

1901-S. PCGS graded About Good-3. Lightly toned and evenly worn with pleasing surfaces, full stars, date and clear mintmark. Popular Key Date (PCGS #

1902-O. NGC graded MS-64. Light golden toning rests about the borders; lustrous throughout. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.

1905-O. PCGS graded MS-64+ PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck and nicely toned. Pop 1; 20 finer (PCGS # 5640) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900.

1906. ANACS graded Proof 65. Spectacular rainbow toning on both sides. Only 675 minted. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.

1906-O. NGC Unc Details, stained. Well struck. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1909-D. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. A nice white coin. Superior surfaces, color, strike, and overall eye-appeal, consequently our Premium Quality designatio

1909-S. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Nicely toned on both sides (PCGS # 5656) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1913. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo CAC Approved. Wonderful raianbow toning on both sides. This stunning gem could be a run-a-way. Only 613 struck. Pop 5

1913. PCGS graded Proof 65. CAC Approved. Lovely toning on both sides, and razor-sharpness included at no extra charge! Only 613 struck. Pop 31; 38 fi

1913. PCGS graded EF-40. Well struck and lightly toned. For many years this sleeper P-mint issue was overlooked until enough people finally realized t

1913-S. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of Good. Cleaned with some minor marks. Popular Key Date (PCGS # 5666) . Estimated Value $800 - 900.

1914. NGC graded MS-63. Nice even antique toning. Estimated Value $320 - 340.

1916-D. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice and frosty and lightly toned. The 1916-D Barber was saved in roll quantity at the time of issue (possibly once it was

1916. PCGS graded MS-63 Full Head. A lovely creamy-white specimen with satiny mint luster. In a new PCGS Shield holder. Popular Key Date and always in

1916. NGC AU Details improperly cleaned. A pleasing looking coin that was probably cleaned decades ago and now lightly toned. Popular Key Date and alw

1917. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Head CAC Approved. Well struck and fully white. In an OGH. Typical satiny surface for the issue, the ice-white su

1917. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-63 Full Head. Boldly struck with nice even toning (PCGS # 5707) . Estimated Value $240 - 250.

1917-D. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Head CAC Approved. Nice bold strike and totally white. In an OGH. You may recollect that, when you first starte

1917-D. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-65. Nice strong strike and lightly toned, a strikingly attractive Gem of this popular D-mint issue (PCGS # 5708) . Est

1917-D. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-63 Full Head. Well struck with lovely light golden toning (PCGS # 5709) . Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1917-S. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Head CAC Approved. A nice fully strike and intensely lustrous. In an OGH. American coin design had quite a vogu

1917-S. Type 1 and 1918-D. Both NGC Graded AU Details. One stained, the other improperly cleaned. Lot of 2 coins. 170. Estimated Value $150 - 170.