The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

Group of 5 ANACS graded Large Cents, 1816-1838. Includes 1817 N-16 (15-star obverse) ANACS graded VG8 details damaged and corroded (our grade net G5),

Group of 10 Large Cents, 1819-1839, grading VF30 to EF40. Average grade is VF35. All different dates. Some are slightly sharper with minor defects. Lo

Group of 10 Large Cents, 1819-1838, grading VF20 to VF25. Some are slightly sharper with minor defects. All different varieties. Lot of 10 coins. Est

Group of 10 Large Cents, 1819-1836, grading F12 to F15. Some are sharper with defects. All different varieties. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $150

Group of 10 Large Cents, 1829-1839, grading F12 to F15. Some are sharper with defects. All different varieties. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $150

Group of 37 Large Cents, 1816-1839. Grades range from Good to Fine, and most grade G-VG. Some are sharper with defects but all have a readable date. L

Group of 48 Large Cents, 1817-1839, grading VG7 to VG10. Average grade is VG8. Some are sharper with defects but all have a clear date. A good mix of

Group of 55 Large Cents, 1816-1839, grading Fair-2 to G6. Average grade is G4. Some are sharper with defects but all have a readable date. Good mix of

Group of 24 Large Cents, 1830-1856, grading VG-Fine. Some are slightly sharper with minor defects. Most are dated in the 1830's and all have a c...

Group of 20 Large Cents, 1810-1849, grading Fair-2 to G4. Average grade is AG3. Most are sharper with defects but all have a readable date. Lot of 20

Group of 20 Large Cents, 1816-1839. Grades range from Basal State-1 to AG3. Many are sharper with defects. Nearly all have a readable date, but a coup

1843 N-15 R3 EF40. Lustrous chocolate and steel brown. Satiny mint frost shows in protected areas on both sides. A choice cent with outstanding eye ap

Pair of Large Cents, 1842 & 1846. Includes 1842 N-6 EDS (die state a) VF35 net VF30 for light cleaning, and 1846 N-1 repunched date E-MDS (die s...

1846 N-25 R5 Tall Date F15. Sharpness VF35 but the surfaces are a bit dull and covered with extremely fine roughness. No contact marks but there is so

1848 N-3 R2 Repunched Date MS60. Lustrous steel brown and light chocolate with at least 10% of the original mint red remaining. The only marks are a s

1848 N-30 R5 VF20+. Glossy chocolate brown blending to darker chocolate in the protected areas. Close to VF25. The only notable mark is a thin diagona

1848 N-32 R5 VF20. Sharpness EF45 but dark and covered with uniform microscopic porosity under the frosty dark olive patina. No marks or notable signs

1848 N-44 R5+ VG10. Sharper by at least 5 points but the planchet is covered with microscopic granularity under a rather glossy dark olive brown and c

Trio of Tough Die Varieties, 1847 & 1848. Includes 1847 N-30 MDS VF30 net VF25 for recoloring, 1847 N-34 MDS VF20 net F12 for fine corrosion, an...

1849 N-12 R1 MS60+. Frosty steel brown and chocolate fading down from mint color with nearly a third of the original red remaining. Would rate a highe

1851 Large Cent with Danish West Indies Counterstamp AG3. The large cent is moderately corroded causing many of the cent details to be weak or distort

1852 N-3 R1 MS62. Lustrous light bluish steel brown and olive with traces of original mint color on both sides, mostly on the obverse. No marks or sta

1853 N-31 R4+ EF40. Choice glossy light chocolate brown with frost showing in many of the protected areas. A beautiful cent, virtually flawless. MDS,

Trio of Cents, 1845-1853. Includes 1845 N-1 R4 F15, 1851 N-12 R1 possible broadstrike with wide rims F15, and 1853 N-4 R3+ Repunched 3 LDS (e) with ri

1854 N-11 R2 MS63. Choice lustrous light olive and steel brown with 15% of the mint red remaining. Flawless except for some faint specks of darker ton

1855 N-7 R1 MS62. Frosty light bluish steel brown and chocolate with faded mint color showing in protected areas on both sides. No spots, stains, or c

1855 N-9 R1 Knob-on-Ear MS60. Glossy light to medium brown with frosty luster in the protected areas. The only marks are a tiny speck of fine carbon i

1855 N-9 R1 Knob-on-Ear MS63. Lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with slightly mellowed mint red covering the protected areas on both sides. The surf

1855 N-9 R1 Knob-on-Ear MS60. Lustrous light brown and golden tan faded down from mint color. Would rate a slightly higher grade but the obverse field

1855 N-9 R1 Knob-on-Ear AU50. Sharpness very close to mint state but lightly cleaned and retoned glossy reddish chocolate and olive brown. Otherwise f

1855 N-9 R1 Knob-on-Ear AU55. Choice frosty light brown and chocolate with satiny luster covering the protected areas. Essentially flawless with just

1855 N-9 R1 Knob-on-Ear AU58. Lustrous light olive and steel brown. A choice example, very close to mint state. MDS+, die state d late. The "Kn...

1855 N-9 R1 Knob-on-Ear AU55. Glossy olive and dark steel brown with faded mint color covering the protected areas on both sides. Appears to be a nice

1855 N-9 R1 Knob-on-Ear MS60. A choice mint state example that was dipped long ago. Now mostly retoned a frosty bluish steel and olive brown with fade

1855 N-9 R1 Knob-on-Ear MS63. Choice frosty light steel brown and tan with faded mint red covering 15% of the planchet. Both sides are satiny. A beaut

1855 N-9 R1 Knob-on-Ear MS63. Lustrous steel brown fading down from mint red. About half the obverse retains some of the original mint red but only th

Group of Five 1855 N-9 Knob-on-Ear cents grading EF45. All are a very attractive glossy chocolate brown and free of notable defects. Die states range

Group of Six 1855 N-9 Knob-on-Ear cents grading EF40. All are an attractive glossy brown and chocolate without any notable defects. Die states range f

Group of Six 1855 N-9 Knob-on-Ear cents grading VF35. All are nice glossy brown and chocolate. A couple are very slightly sharper with a few minor mar

Group of Seven 1855 N-9 Knob-on-Ear cents grading VF30. All are nice glossy brown and chocolate. One is slightly sharper with a few nicks but all disp

Group of Seven 1855 N-9 Knob-on-Ear cents grading VF25. All are nice glossy brown and chocolate. A few are very slightly sharper with a few nicks but

Group of Six 1855 N-9 Knob-on-Ear cents grading F15 to VF20. A few are sharper with defects but all have a visible "Knob" break. Die state...

1857 N-1 R1 Large Date VF35. Very attractive glossy medium brown with light chocolate toning on the highpoints. Great eye appeal, just a few tiny nick

1857 N-2 R1+ Small Date AU50. Choice frosty light chocolate and steel with satiny luster in protected areas. Nearly flawless. A small nick on the coro

1857 N-4 R1 Small Date MS60+. Lustrous light olive and steel brown with 5-10% of the original mint red remaining. The only marks are a spot of slightl

Quartette of Large Cents, 1850-1856, graded AU55. Includes 1850 N-7, 1852 N-7 repunched date, 1854 N-1, and 1856 N-14. All but the second are mint sta

Group of 7 Large Cents, 1842-1856, grading EF45. Includes 1842 N-6 LDS (old N-10), 1847 N-26 MDS, 1850 N-9 MDS, 1852 N-14 repunched date MDS, 1853 N-2

Group of 5 Large Cents, 1841-1855, grading VF30 to VF35. Includes 1841 N-5, 1844/81 N-2, 1851 N-21 scarce EDS, 1853 N-28 M-LDS, and 1855 N-9 Knob-on-E

Partial Set of Cents 1816-1856 in Dansco album. Includes 43 pieces grading AG3 to EF45 with most grading VG-Fine. Some are sharper with defects but al

Group of 5 Large Cents, 1843-1857. Includes 1843 N-4 (Head of 1842 with Reverse of 1844) F12, 1849 N-26 mint error with an incomplete (beveled) planch

Group of 25 Large Cents, 1844-1856, grading VF30 to EF40. Some are slightly sharper with minor defects Lot of 25 coins. Estimated Value $500-UP.

Group of 25 Large Cents, 1840-1856, grading VF20 to VF25. Some are sharper but recolored or nicked. Lot of 25 coins. Estimated Value $400-UP.

Group of 46 Large Cents, 1840-1856, grading F12 to F15. Most are sharper with nicks or recoloring. Lot of 46 coins. Estimated Value $450-UP.

Group of 20 Large Cents, 1840-1856. Grades range from Fine to Very Fine. Some are slightly sharper with defects but all have a clear date. Lot of 20

Group of 13 Large Cents, 1845-1854. Grades range from VF to EF. A nice group. Lot of 13 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP.

Group of 71 Large Cents, 1840-1856, grading AG3 to VG10. Average grade is VG8. Many are sharper but recolored or nicked. All have a clear date. Lot of

Group of 20 Large Cents, 1843-1856. Grades range from Fair-2 to VG with most grading G-VG. Several are sharper but damaged. Most have a clear date but

Group of 15 Large Cents, 1817-1853. Grades range from Fair-2 to F15 with an average grade of VG. Some are sharper with defects but all have a clear da

Group of 9 Large Cents, 1834-1853, grading AG3 to VF20. Average grade is VG. Some are sharper with defects but all have a readable date. Includes an e

Group of 22 Large Cents, 1802-1851, grading Basal State-1 to Fine-12. Most grade AG3, and many are sharper with defects. All but a few have an easily

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

1864. Bronze. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown CAC Approved. Loads of Mint Red. Pop 187; 24 in 66 RB (PCGS # 2077) . Estimated Value $300 - 350.

1865. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. In an OGH. Only 500+ struck. Pop 8; 1 finer in 66. Lovely red colors with some uneven toning. Though a common date in

1865. Fancy 5. NGC graded MS-65 Red. Well struck, it features desirable copper-red luster almost fresh of the dies in appearance. In an older holder.

1866. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. A brilliant mint red gem that is resplendent in every way; devices show needle-point detail on even the tiniest design

1866. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Estimated Value $100 - 115.

1867. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. A nice red example whose beauty is expressed in its razor-sharp detail and glowing color. Only 625+ struck. Pop 11; no

1868. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. A beautiful reddish-gold in color. Only 600 or so proofs struck. Struck before Proof collecting took off twenty years

1868. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Streaky tan planchet (PCGS # 2091) . Estimated Value $300 - 325.

1869. PCGS graded MS-64+ Red & Brown PQ. CAC Approved. More than 50% mint red. Well struck. Pop 2; 101 finer (PCGS # 2095) . Estimated Value $1...

1870. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. In an OGH. Only 1,000+ struck. Pop 23; 4 finer in 66. Nice red colors. This coin, too, should attract a lot of attenti

1870. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Estimated Value $150 - 170.

1870. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of EF cleaned (PCGS # 2097) . Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1871. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Brilliant golden-red in color. Only 960 or so proofs struck. One of the scarcer Proof issues in the 1870s. Pop 28; 3 i

1872. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red PQ. A stunning Gem Proof glittering with mint brilliance of pinkish-red colors. A Premium Quality coin for the grade. O

1872. NGC graded MS-65 Brown CAC Approved. Nice bold strike, this being a scarcer year from the Reconstruction Period of American history, post Civil

1873. Closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Lovely shades of red. Proof issues in the 1870s are much more difficult to find in Gem with red color than a

1873. Open 3. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown CAC Approved. Lovely toning. We note some recutting on LIBERTY. A worthy Gem for some top-level India...

1873. Open 3. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown PQ. CAC Approved. Almost fully red. Pop 188; 55 finer (PCGS # 2107) . Estimated Value $400 - 450.

1874. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. In an OGH. Only 700 struck. Pop 9; 6 finer in 66. Lots of mint red just starting to tone. A strong bid is indicated (P

1874. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown CAC Approved. A very choice example, gleaming with warm fresh colors. Pop 106; 22 in 66 RB. Estimated Value ...