The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

Blank Planchet for Mature Head Cent 1843-1857, F12. Glossy chocolate brown. Smooth except for some of the usual tiny planchet chips on both sides, but

Possible Reverse Brockage of Mature Head Large Cent G4. Rather glossy light chocolate brown. One side of the planchet is blank (or so worn down that a

Group of 14 Canadian Large Cents, 1859-1920. Grades range from VG to EF with an average grade of VF20. Good mix of dates. Includes the rare 1859 with

1856. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ. Well struck with lovely colors and simply outstanding sharp detail in the eagle. Mint designer-engraver James Barton Lo

1856. NGC Proof, obverse damage. Still a decent looking coin that should easily realize our conservative estimate. Popular Key Date. The government’s

1857. NGC Unc Details, rev improperly cleaned. Estimated Value $100 - 120.

1858. Small Letters. PCGS graded MS-64+. CAC Approved. Lovely light toning on this attractive Flying Eagle Cent. Pop 2; 66 finer (PCGS # 2020) . Esti

1858. Large letters. NGC graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Nice even tan color, a very presentable choice Mint specimen. In an old style holder. Pop 292; 130

1859. PCGS graded Proof 65. Delicately toned. Popular on-year type coin. Only 800 proofs struck. An outstanding deep mirror example with exquisite sur

1859. PCGS graded Proof 64 CAC Approved. Well struck and delicately toned. A beauty and free from any noticeably flyspecks. Only 800 Proofs struck of

1859. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice even tan toning. We note a flyspeck on the reverse (PCGS # 2052) . Estimated Value $400 - 450.

1860. PCGS graded Proof 65 CAC Approved. A dazzling brilliant gem proof, basically untoned and looks like it just came from the mint! Only 1,000 Proof

1861. PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ CAC Approved. A glittereing brilliant proof with a hint of light tone. Only 1,000 proofs struck. Devices are frosted and

1862. NGC graded MS-65 CAC Approved. Nice even tan toning from the 88% copper, 12% nickel alloy these are made of. Pop 167; 32 in 66, 6 in 67. Estima

1863. PCGS graded Proof 65. Delicately toned with hints of light iridescense. Only 460 Proofs struck. Nearly the entire issue of Proof pieces was stru

1863. PCGS graded Proof 64. Well struck and basically untoned. Although struck on a planchet made of copper and nickel -- which is a very tough, hard

1863. PCGS graded MS-63. Light mottled toning (PCGS # 2067) . Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1864. Copper-nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo PQ CAC Approved. A magnificent light golden gem. A Premium Quality example. Only 370 proofs struck. Th

1864. Copper-nickel. PCGS graded MS-62. Lightly toned with a deeper area of color in one feather (PCGS # 2070) . Estimated Value $170 - 190.

1864. Bronze. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. A flashy light golden mint red proof. Only 150 or so proofs struck. To aid the Mint in coining large numbers o