The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1848-O. NGC graded EF-40. Old even toning. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1850-O. PCGS graded MS-64+. CAC Approved. Boldly struck and uniformly toned a medium pinkish-grey. Pop 2; 5 in 65, 2 in 66 (PCGS # 6265) . Estimated

1853. Arrows and Rays. PCGS graded AU-50. CAC Approved. Nice blue obverse toning on this one-year Type (PCGS # 6275) . Estimated Value $400 - 450.

1853-O. Arrows and rays. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Estimated Value $200 - 225.

1854. Arrows. PCGS graded EF-45. Evenly toned. 110 (PCGS # 6279) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1855 Arrows and 1864. Each NGC graded XF Details, improperly cleaned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $80 - 100.

1857-S. PCGS graded EF-45. Even light toning on both sides. Only 158,000 minted. Pop 14; 15 finer at PCGS (PCGS # 6292) . Estimated Value $300 - 325.

1859. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Well struck and mostly untoned. In our opinion this coin should grade a full point higher. Pop 15; 18 finer (PCG

1859-S. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Well struck with pale violet toning. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1860. PCGS graded Proof 63. Well struck and attractively toned. Only 1,000 struck. Pop 39; 51 finer (PCGS # 6414) . Estimated Value $700 - 750.

1861-S. NGC graded AU-53. Well struck and lightly toned. Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1862-S. NGC graded EF-45. Even light antique grey toning. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1865. NGC graded EF-45. Light even toning. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1867-S. NGC graded EF-45. Nice light gray toning. Estimated Value $100 - 115.

1869. NGC graded Proof 65. Fully white and well struck. Only 600 minted. A veritable cornucopia of freshness and sparkle for the collector of Gem qual

1869. NGC graded AU-55. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $200 - 225.

1869-S. PCGS graded EF-45. Nice even gray toning gives balance to the raised design. Some discoloration near Liberty's face (PCGS # 6326) . Est...

1871. PCGS graded EF-45. Nice even antique gray toning (PCGS # 6330) . Estimated Value $110 - 120.

1872. PCGS graded EF-40. Even medium toning as on many in this group of seated Half Dollars (PCGS # 6333) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1873. No Arrows Open 3. PCGS graded VG-10. CAC Approved. Even toning. A very rare date since most half dollars minted in 1873 have a Closed 3 in the d

1873. Arrows. NGC graded VF-30. Even toning on both sides. Estimated Value $60 - 70.

1874-CC. Arrows. Good-5. A scarce date, evenly worn. Estimated Value $225 - 250.

1875. NGC graded EF-40. Nice even gray toning. Estimated Value $80 - 90.

1875-CC. NGC graded VF-30. Even gray toning. Estimated Value $70 - 80.

1875-S. NGC XF Details, improperly cleaned. Even gray toning. Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1876-S. PCGS graded AU-53. Nicely toned (PCGS # 6354) . Estimated Value $125 - 150.

1877-CC. PCGS graded AU-50. Attractive light to medium antique toning (PCGS # 6356) . Estimated Value $150 - 175.

1877-S. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Light gold toning around the edges. Well struck, a choice original specimen for the Type Set buyer (PCGS #

1878. PCGS graded Proof 63. Nicely toned and in an OGH. A lovely example of the With Motto design. Only 800 struck. Pop 50; 69 finer (PCGS # 6439) .

1879. EF-40. Nicely toned. Consigned too late for 3rd party grading. Only 4,800 struck. Estimated Value $300 - 330.

1880. VF-20. Many light marks and probably cleaned long ago. Only 8,400 struck. Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1881. VG-8. Likely cleaned years ago. Only 10,000 struck. Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1882. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo CAC Approved. Lovely delicate golden toning with edges of iridescent electric blue. Only 1,100 struck. It is almost in

1882. PCGS graded Proof 63+ Cameo. Lovely iridescent blue and bold toning around the borders of both sides. Only 1,100 minted. Pop 1; 39 finer (PCGS #

1882. PCGS graded AU-50. Hints of light gold toning about with semi-reflective sufaces. Only 4,400 struck. Pop 4. (PCGS # 6364) . Estimated Value $35

1882. Sharpness of Very Good. Cleaned long ago. Only 4,400 struck. Estimated Value $170 - 180.

1883. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ CAC Approved. A wonderful white coin. Only 8,000 struck. This is an very attractive coin with richly frosted surfaces and b

1883. PCGS graded Proof 64 CAC Approved. Gorgeous lilac and sea-green iridescent toning on the obverse while the reverse is toned about the borders. O

1883. Fine-15. Lightly cleaned with some minor rim nicks. Only 8,000 struck. Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1884. VF-30. Lightly cleaned. Only 4,400 struck. Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1885. PCGS graded EF-45. Light gold toning about. Only 5,200 struck. Pop 3 (PCGS # 6367) . Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1885. VF-20. Lightly toned with a few minor edge nicks. Only 5,200 struck. Estimated Value $200 - 225.

1886. Fine-12. Lightly cleaned. Only 5,000 struck. Estimated Value $225 - 250.

1888. Good-5. Perhaps lightly cleaned long ago. Only 12,001 struck. Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1889. VF-30. Lightly cleand. Only 12,000 struck. Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1889. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of Good with some rim nicks. Dark gray in color. Scarce low mintage date as only 12,000 were made (PCGS # 6

1890. VF-35. Consigned too late for 3rd party grading. Only 12,000 struck. Estimated Value $225 - 250.

1891. NGC graded MS-66. A boldly struck gem with brilliant untoned frosty surfaces throuhout. Both sides display ample sharpness and shimmering luster

1839 to 1891. A partial collection of Half Dollars. A total of 33 different dates grading Poor to Very Fine. Includes the rare 1873-CC Arrows VF holed

A group of better quality Seated Liberty Half Dollars. Consists of: 1844, 1846, 1847, 1848-O, 1856-O, 1860 and 1862. Coins grade Very Fine to Extremel