The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1875. PCGS graded Proof 60. Lots of flashy proof surface and overlaid with attractive light golden toning. This is the Key Date to the entire series.

1876. PCGS graded Proof 53. This popular Key Date exhibits lovely golden-orange toning on both sides. Only 45 coins struck for this proof-only year. T

1877. NGC graded AU-55. Well struck with semi reflective mint luster still adhering to the protected areas. Rose color toning rests about the borders

1878. PCGS graded AU-58 CAC Approved. Light hints of golden-orange toning about the borders (PCGS # 8000) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400.

1878. PCGS graded AU-55. A pleasing untoned coin; there is some luster around and within devices (PCGS # 8000) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.

1879. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Scarce low mintage date, only 3000 struck (PCGS # 8001) . Estimated Value $800 - 900.

1880. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Some reflective surfaces still evident about the protected areas. Light golden-orange toning rests about the

1881. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A mangificent brilliant gem cameo proof, totally untoned and glittering with brilliance. Only 54 struck. The mintage

1881. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ CAC Approved. Nice even light gold tone. This date is famous among the later $3 issues for having a mintage well under the

1882. NGC AU Details, obv scratched. Lots of flashy reflective surfaces on both sides. Rare low mintage date as only 1,500 were struck (PCGS # 8004) .

1883. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ CAC Approved. Light golden toning. Only 900 struck. Another low mintage date ideally suited for the collector who knows som

1884. PCGS graded Proof 65 CAC Approved. A stunning gem proof exhibiting natural rich golden toning throughout. In an OGH (Old Green Holder). Only 106

1884. PCGS graded AU-53. Nice golden toning with reflective surfaces, the color and originality coming together into a harmonious arrangement. Pop 1 (

1885. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Well struck with glittering prooflike fields. Rare low mintage date as a mere 801 were struck. The cataloger is

1886. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ CAC Approved. Lovely light golden toning with prooflike surfaces. Well struck with the right degree of originality to entic

1887. NGC AU Details, obv improperly cleaned. A few scattered hairlines but overall, quite a nice looking coin that is loaded with reflective mint lu

1888. NGC graded Proof 64 Ultra Cameo. A glittering golden beauty, mostly untoned. Only 291 Proofs struck. Frosty honey gold motifs stand boldly out f

1888. PCGS graded MS-61 CAC Approved. Well struck, fully lustrous and delicately toned. Production of this $3 denomination was extremely variable over

1889. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Well struck and glistening with brilliant mint luster. Only 2,300 struck. The centers and fields are bright yell

1798. Large 8, 13 Stars NGC graded XF Details. . BD-4, Breen-6428 with advanced die cracks on reverse. Damaged. Has been sweated; minor injury at rims

1800. . BD-2, Breen-6438, blunt 1 in date. NGC graded EF-40. Basically untoned with the surface showing minor roughness from its time in circulation.

1805. . BD-1 Close Date, Breen-6445. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of AU-58 and cleaned. The first die pair listed in Dannreuther, the date has

1806. Round 6. . BD-6, Breen-6447. NGC graded AU Details improperly cleaned. Some mint frost remains, lightly toned. Although this is by far the most

1806. Round 6 NGC graded AU Details. . BD-6. Mount removed. Polished with solder still visible on the coin. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.

1807 $5 Capped Bust. Bust left. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck, light golden color and semi reflective lustrous surfaces. Popular type coin. There is s

1834. Plain 4. PCGS graded MS-61. Lightly toned with some coppery color appearing near the date. Quite nice and frosty, and as the first year of issue

1838. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned (PCGS # 8176) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1842-D. Small date. NGC VF Details, reverse damage. Only 16,400 minted (PCGS # 8210) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1842-O. ICG graded AU-50. Lightly toned. We note some scratches on the chin and our grade is EF-40. Scarce low mintage date, 16,400 struck. Quite scar

1850-C. Weak C. NGC graded MS-60. Frosty and lightly toned. This scarce, lustrous 1850-C half eagle is a wonderful example of a mid-19th century rarit

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.

1884-CC. SEGS graded MS-61. Light cleaning. Only 16,402 struck. Our grade is sharpness of MS60 cleaned . This is a scarce addition to the illustrious

1885. NGC graded MS-64. Lightly toned. There is a lovely interplay between pale orange-gold and reddish colors that give this the eye appeal of an eve

1885-S. EF-45. Estimated Value $350 - 375.

1890. PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo. Lovely shades of rich golden toning. Only 88 Proofs struck. Outstanding cameo contrast on a Gem Proof, with mil

1895. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned (PCGS # 8390) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1899. NGC graded MS-63. Frosty and lightly toned (PCGS # 8398) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1899. PCGS graded MS-61. A nice coin (PCGS # 8398) . Estimated Value $375 - 400.

1900. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and brilliant (PCGS # 8400) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1901. PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo. Magnificent rich golden color throughout. Only 140 struck. Beginning in 1902 (the year after this coin) on the

1901. PCGS graded MS-63. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 8402) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.