The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1854-O. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. P.Q. Some luster still evident. Semi-reflective fields. Only 46,000 struck. Pop 16; 17 finer (PCGS # 8259) .

1870. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A marvelous gem example with full glittering mirror surfaces against well frosted raised devices and all untoned. A r

1878. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty, brilliant and untoned. Rare in such high grade. Wheras $10 and $20 gold pieces dated 1878 are readily available in Mi

1879-CC. NGC graded EF-40. Nice even wear. This is a scarce, relatively early CC-mint Half Eagle. Only 17,281 struck. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.

1880 and 1892. Both are EF-40. We note some light hairlines. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $650 - 700.

1881. NGC graded MS-63. Untoned (PCGS # 8354) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1882. PCGS graded MS-63. Untoned (PCGS # 8358) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1882. PCGS graded MS-61. In an OGH (PCGS # 8358) . Estimated Value $375 - 400.

1882-CC. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck and untoned. Only 82,817 struck. A nicely frosty coin that retains the desirable mint bloom which is so often l

1882-CC. NGC graded AU-53. Lightly toned with slightly reflective fields. An affordable CC-mint date (PCGS # 8359) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.