The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1851 and 1854-O. Coins grade EF-40 and VF-30 respectively. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500.

1851-C. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck with enough luster to justify this high grade. As usual, light to moderate marks in the unprotected areas. Only

1859 Type 2. NGC graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A frosty untoned specimen. This is a lovely, healthy-glowing specimen that comes close to the Gem class, o

1861 New Reverse. ANACS graded AU-50. Thin arrows and repunched date. Mostly untoned. Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1866-S. Fine-12. Some minor marks scattered about. Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1868-S. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck and frosty, untoned. A total of 34,000 were struck (PCGS # 7808) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600.

1869. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is AU-53 and lightly cleaned. Scarce low mintage date. Only 4320 struck (PCGS # 7809) . Estimated Value $350 - 400.

1873. Closed 3. PCGS graded MS-64. In an OGH. A splendid high quality coin for the 1873 issue, this example displays almost enthralling golden color w

1878. PCGS graded AU-55. Lightly toned (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1881. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. Well struck with glittering uniform golden-orange sunset toning. Only 51 Proofs struck for this rare low mintag

1886. NGC graded Proof 61. A slightly mishandled Proof. Only 88 struck. Pop 1; none finer in non-cameo at this service (PCGS # 7912) . Estimated Valu

1888. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo CAC Approved. A glittering cameo Proof specimen and quite choice for the grade. A hint of golden-orange toning adds to

1888. NGC graded Proof 63 Ultra Cameo. Well struck with some minor hairlines in the obverse fields. Only 97 struck. Rich yellow gold, a bright and eve

1889 PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is AU58 with some light hairlines. Only 17,600 made (PCGS # 7841) . Estimated Value $250 - 275.

1893. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely golden-orange toning. Only 30,000 struck (PCGS # 7845) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1896. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Well struck, booming with luster and mint bloom colors. Only 19,070 struck. Pop 129; 86 finer (PCGS # 7848) . E

1897. NGC graded Proof 62 Ultra Cameo CAC Approved. Some light hairlines scattered about but overall, quite flashy. Only 136 minted. Pop 2; 33 finer.

1898. NGC graded Proof 64 Ultra Cameo CAC Approved. Well struck an untoned. Only 165 struck. A visually pleasing cameo Proof of the date, here with fr

1901. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of MS-63 with some faint hairlines. (PCGS # 7853) . Estimated Value $250 - 274.

1902. NGC graded MS-65. A brilliant lustrous gem example with excellent eye appeal and original surfaces (PCGS # 7854) . Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,3

1903. NGC graded MS-68. Well struck and ablaze brilliant untoned luster. Another near perfect specimen! This is an amazing Liberty quarter eagle irres

1903. NGC graded MS-68. Boldly struck and untoned. An immaculate gem that is virtually perfect! Yearly mintage figures for the Liberty quarter eagle f

1903. NGC graded Proof 64. A fully glittering untoned Proof and quite choice for the grade. Only 197 struck. Brilliant and reflective surfaces. The ob

1903. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lovely uniform rich golden toning on both sides. Only 197 Proofs struck. This Choice Proof has bright fire-orange surfaces

1903. NGC graded MS-64. A lovely lustrous example, mostly untoned (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $675 - 725.

1904. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely natural greenish-golden mint bloom color, sparkling Gem (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,300.

1904. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. A glittering beauty, well struck and fully lustrous. A Premium Quality coin and just about a full gem (PCGS # 7856) . Est

1904. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and untoned with flashy reflective surfaces (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1904. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. A two-toned example and quite choice for the grade (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1904. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck and quite pleasing for the grade (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $250 - 275.

1905. NGC graded MS-65 CAC Approved. Glittering with luster and just a hint of light gold toning. The flattering color and a minimum number of wispy a

1905. NGC Unc Details, obverse scratched. A tiny obverse scratch that can only be seen under strong magnification (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $22

1906. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. Star. A glorious Superb Gem Proof glittering with untoned brilliance. The cameo devices are virtually flawless as are

1906. PCGS graded MS-66. In a new secure plus holder. Lovely golden toning on this sparkling beauty. The surface is vibrant and lustrous. Pop 216; 36

1906. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and lightly toned (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1906. NGC graded MS-63. Delicately toned (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1906. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck and brilliant (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $500 - 525.

1907. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A well struck untoned gem glittering with cameo Proof brilliance. Only 154 struck. We know of a few impaired to low-l

1907. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo CAC Approved. A well struck brilliant cameo gem. Only 154 struck. This coin retains strong eye appeal and outstanding

1907. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. A dazzeling golden-orange cameo Proof specimen. Only 154 Proofs struck. As one might easily surmise, this is a respl

1907. NGC graded MS-66. An gorgeous untoned gem. Sheer boldness of strike throughout is exemplified by razor sharp stars and hair braid above the brow

1907. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely golden toning. The long career of the Liberty quarter eagle came to an end with this issue. We hesitate to use the ter

1907. NGC Unc Details, reverse damage. We note a small scratch in the right reverse field (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $225 - 250.

A trio of nice $2.50 Liberties. Consists of: 1904, 1905 and 1907. Each grades AU-55. All have minor hairlines but still quite a nice lot. Estimated V

1908. NGC graded Proof 67. Well struck and absolutely a gem! Only 236 Proofs struck. Simply superb! A flawless gem. So few struck. So many potential b

1908. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Frosty and untoned, the devices are overlaid with fresh golden radiance (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $1,000

1910. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A very choice frosty specimen, well struck and with grand eye-appeal. Pop 341; 83 finer (PCGS # 7941) . Estimat

1910. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Frosty and delicately toned. In an OGH (PCGS # 7941) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300.

1911. PCGS graded MS-63. Light uniform toning (PCGS # 7942) . Estimated Value $750 - 800.

1911. PCGS graded MS-62. Untoned (PCGS # 7942) . Estimated Value $400 - 425.

1911-D. NGC AU Details, removed from jewelry The "D" mint-mark is clear, this being an important consideration for the collector. Well str...

1911-D. Weak D. NGC graded AU-55. The lowest mintage year in the set of 15 Indian Quarter Eagles, with only 55,680 made. Often, as here, the mintmark

1911-D. Weak D. VF-20. Cleaned. Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1912. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Light hints of golden toning over the pleasingly original frosted luster. Bold strike as well (PCGS # 7944) . E

1912 and 1925-D. Each grades VF-30. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $325 - 350.

1914. NGC graded Proof 64. Well struck and untoned. Only 117 Matte Proofs struck. A lovely sandblast finish is noted on this issue. Walter Breen expla

1914-D. PCGS graded MS-63. A nice sharp strike with gold and olive two-tone colors. In an OGH. Indian quarter eagles were struck each intermittantly f

1915. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Well struck and untoned. In an OGH (PCGS # 7948) . Estimated Value $800 - 850.

1925-D. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Untoned and frosty (PCGS # 7949) . Estimated Value $450 - 500.

1926. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty with full mint bloom colors. Desirable for the Denver Mintmark. There were no quarter eagles issued in the years 1916-

1926. PCGS graded MS-64. Luster whose intensity includes hints of light golden tone (PCGS # 7950) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000.

1927. PCGS graded MS-64. Rich golden orange mint color. In an OGH (PCGS # 7951) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000.

1928. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A needle sharp frosty mint example (PCGS # 7952) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000.

1854. PCGS graded AU-53 CAC Approved. Lovely golden-orange toning rests about the borders and spreads partway into the field leaving a lovely reddish

1854. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of AU-55 and lightly cleaned (PCGS # 7969) . Estimated Value $550 - 600.

1854. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Light rose-gold toning about the periphery (PCGS # 7969) . Estimated Value $450 - 500.

1854-O. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Approved. Delicately toned. A total of 24,000 were struck. Has the look of an AU coin. Always in demand as the only &q...

1854-O NGC graded AU Details. Polished. Only 24,000 struck for this New Orleans mint $3 Gold Coin (PCGS # 7971) . Estimated Value $700 - 800.

1855. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. A nice looking coin with delicate gold toning. A total of 50,555 were struck (PCGS # 7972) . Estimated Val

1855-S. PCGS graded EF-45. Light even golden toning. The desirable San Francisco Mint initial production year for this denomination. (The SF mint open

1856. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. Well struck with a hint of light toning. Only 26,010 struck (PCGS # 7974) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600.

1856-S. PCGS graded EF-40. Light even toning. A total of 34,500 were struck. The San Francisco Mint was responsible for striking $3 gold pieces in fiv

1856-S. NGC Details, removed from jewelry. Only 34,500 struck for circulation, the second year the $3 denomination was struck in San Francisco (PCGS #

1857. NGC graded AU-55. Light even toning. Mintage of 20,891 struck (PCGS # 7976) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300.

1857-S. NGC XF Details, whizzed. Nice details with even honey color gold toning. Only 14,000 struck (PCGS # 7977) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1858. PCGS graded AU-50. Well struck and untoned with traces of mint luster around the borders of both sides. Only 2,133 struck. This is a very popula

1858. Sharpness of EF-45. Cleaned and lightly toned. Low mintage date as only 2,133 were minted. The 1858 occupies a position of special warmth and me

1859. PCGS graded AU-58 CAC Approved. Untoned and a near Mint State example. Only 15,558 minted. Pop 41; 99 finer (PCGS # 7979) . Estimated Value $1

1859. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck and basically, untoned. Quite lustrous and choice for the grade. Only 15,558 were struck (PCGS # 7979) . Estimat

1859 NGC graded XF Details. Improperly cleaned. Only 15,558 struck. Lightly toned and nice looking (PCGS # 7979) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1860. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck and lustrous, untoned. This well struck $3 should find a ready buyer and an apprecciative home in a collectors set

1860-S. NGC XF Details, improperly cleaned. Probably just wiped with a jeweler's cloth years ago, now lightly toned. Only 7000 minted (PCGS # 79...

1861. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. We note a mark on the cheek that appears to have been burnished out (PCGS # 7982) . Estimated Value $800 -

1861 NGC graded XF Details. Improperly cleaned. Only 5,959 struck. Lightly toned with light hairlines (PCGS # 7982) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1862. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Approved. A very pleasing untoned specimen of this low mintage date. Only 5,750 minted. Pop 19; 125 finer (PCGS # 7983) .

1863. PCGS graded AU-53. Light hint of gold tone. Scarce low mintage issue. Should attractive a lot of notice. Pop 17 (PCGS # 7984) . Estimated Value

1864. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. A lustrous untoned example and quite choice for the grade. Rare low mintage date as only 2,630 were struck. Pop

1865. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. Well struck and sparkling with enough mint luster as to be suggestive of a Mint State grade. Rare low mintage da

1866. PCGS graded AU-50. Even light gold toning. Only 4000 struck. Pop 19 (PCGS # 7987) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900.

1867. PCGS graded AU-58 CAC Approved. A great looking example and loaded with reflective mint luster. Has only a bit of roughness in the field above A

1868. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. Well struck with a touch of delicate golden toning. A rare date as only 4,850 were struck. Pop 56; 129 finer (PC

1869. NGC graded Proof 65 Ultra Cameo. A magnificent brilliant untoned cameo proof specimen. We note a minute milling mark in the left field before Li

1869. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck with plenty of flashy mint luster still intact. Only 2,500 struck. Pop 26; 56 finer (PCGS # 7990) . Estimated Va

1870. PCGS graded AU-50. Delicately toned with mint luster evident within the protected areas as it glistens and sparkles. Only 3500 struck. Pop 20 (P

1871. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck with flashy flattering prooflike surfaces on both sides. Has the look of a full Mint State coin, come to think of

1871 NGC graded XF Details. Improperly cleaned. Only 1,300 struck. Light even toning. A pleasing looking coin (PCGS # 7993) . Estimated Value $500 -

1872. NGC Proof AU Details, improperly cleaned. Very rare low mindate date and only 30 Proofs strruck (PCGS # 8035) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200.

1873. Closed 3. NGC VF Details, improperly cleaned. No glaring problems, nice even wear and probably cleaned with a jeweler's cloth. One of the ...

1874. PCGS graded AU-50 CAC Approved. Lightly toned with traces of semi reflective mint luster within the protected areas. Three dates only in this se

1874. NGC graded AU-55. Lovely golden toning with reflective surfaces. Only 41,800 struck (PCGS # 7998) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050.