The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

A Lot of Mostly Small Cents. Consists of: 1857 Flying Eagle Cents AG (5), Indian Cents AG to Fine (35), and 1865 3¢ Nickel EF (1). Estimated Va

1943-D Lincoln Cent Rolls. Some spotting on the coins. Lot of 2 rolls. Estimated Value $75 - 100.

1872. NGC graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. A beautiful red and violet Gem Proof specimen. Approximately 950 Proofs struck. Pop 35; 4 in 67 RB. Esti...

1851. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. A sparkling gem example of this first year of the denomination. Hints of delicate pale blue toning adds to its a

1851. NGC graded MS-62. Frosty and white. Estimated Value $150 - 175.

1857. PCGS graded AU-58. Lovely multi-color toning and quite choice for the grade (PCGS # 3673) . Estimated Value $160 - 175.

1858. NGC graded Proof 64. A brilliant white specimen. Only 300 or so Proofs minted. A brilliant and exceptionally lustrous near-Gem that has sleek fi

1862, 2 over 1. NGC Unc Details, rev scratched. Light toning. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1867. PCGS graded Proof 64. CAC Approved. Lovely multi-colored toning on both sides. Only 625 struck. Pop 93; 75 finer (PCGS # 3717) . Estimated Valu

1869. NGC graded Proof 61. Dramatic multi-color toning on both sides. Only 600 struck. Estimated Value $250 - 300.

1873. PCGS graded Proof 64. CAC Approved. Only 600 struck. Turquoise and lilac iridescent toning on obverse. Pop 136; 64 finer (PCGS # 3724) . Estima

A partial collection of 3¢ Silvers and 3¢ Nickels. 1851-O thru 1875. Mixed grades. Worth a closer look. Lot of 20 coins. Estimated Value $4

1872. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1874. PCGS graded Proof 65. Hints of light pastel toning. Only 700+ struck. Pop 83; 22 finer (PCGS # 3770) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1876. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved. Untoned and spot free. Pop 28; 4 finer in 66 (PCGS # 3744) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.

1878. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. CAC Approved. Only 2,350 struck for this Proof only year. A brilliant untoned gem. Pop 68; 15 finer (PCGS # 83774) .

1881. PCGS Genuine Proof. Light stains on both sides (PCGS # 3777) . Estimated Value $100 - 115.

1881. NGC Unc Details, rev spot removed. Estimated Value $70 - 80.

1882. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo CAC Approved. Hints of delicate toning on both sides. Only 3,100 struck. Pop 69; 60 finer (PCGS # 83778) . Estimated

1882. PCGS graded Proof 64. Light even toning. Only 3,100 Proofs struck (PCGS # 3778) . Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1882. PCGS graded VF-30. Scarce low mintage date as only 22,200 were struck for circulation (PCGS # 3750) . Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1883. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo CAC Approved. Light even toning. Only 6,609 struck. Pop 24; 22 finer. Estimated Value $650 - 700.

1884. PCGS graded Proof 62. Untoned. Only 3,942 Proofs struck (PCGS # 3780) . Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1888. PCGS graded Proof 64. Light even nickel color toning. Only 4,582 Proofs struck (PCGS # 3785) . Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1888. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. A scarce date as only 36,501 were struck. Estimated Value $140 - 150.

1889. PCGS graded AU-55. Popular low mintage date, only 18,125 struck (PCGS # 3758) . Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1866. NGC graded MS-65. An untoned gem of the popular "Rays" two-year type. A coin that arrived at a time when the mint was in need of str...

1866 Rays. NGC graded MS-65. A fully lustrous untoned gem. First year of issue. The alloy on these consists of 25% nickel and 75% copper, and the coin

1867. No rays. NGC graded MS-65. A fully lustrous untoned example. The 1867 issues comes in two Types, with or without Rays, after the mint establishe

1869. NGC graded Proof 65. A lovely gem with delicate rainbow toning on the obverse. Only 600+ proofs struck. Pop 107; 42 finer. Estimated Value $500

1876. NGC graded MS-65 CAC Approved. Untoned with some minor flyspecks. The devices were struck with enough determined force by the dies that major de

1877. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Well struck, fully brilliant and untoned. A beautiful Gem dancing with fresh radiance. Only 510+ struck for this Pro

1882. NGC graded MS-66. A sparkling untoned gem specimen. Pop 48; 6 finer. Estimated Value $750 - 800.

1883. PCGS graded MS-67. Well struck, brilliant and untoned. Business strike Shield nickels appear to be one of the more undervalued areas in the coin

1883. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

A partial collection of Shield Nickels. 1866 Rays thru 1883. Coins grade VG to AU. All housed in a Capital plastic holder. Includes some duplicates. L

1883. Without "CENTS". NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo. A glittering totally white Ultra Cameo Proof specimen. Only 5,219 struck. Pop 2; n...

1883. Without "CENTS". NGC graded MS-67. A sparkling totally untoned gem example. Pop 54; 3 finer in 67*. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.

1883. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded MS-65 PQ CAC Approved with a Gold Sticker. A steel blue gem and very well struck. Should be regraded a ...

1884. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. CAC Approved. Only 3,942 struck. Hints of delicate pastel toning. Pop 22; 82 finer (PCGS # 83882) . Estimated Value

1885. PCGS graded PQ Proof 64 CAC Approved. Nice light even toning. Only 3,790 struck of this scarce-date Liberty "V" nickel (PCGS # 3883)...

1886. PCGS graded PQ Proof 64 Cameo. CAC Approved. Only 4,290 struck. Areas of delicate gold and light pastel toning. Pop 14; 34 finer (PCGS # 83884)

1887. NGC graded MS-66. A brilliant frosty untoned gem. Dates in the 1880s often are found weaker than later Liberty nickels; but here, joy reigns sup

1888. NGC graded Proof 66. Gorgeous delicate multi-color pastel toning on both sides. A total of 4,582 Proofs struck. Pop 85; 14 finer in 67. Estimat

1888. PCGS graded MS-64+. CAC Approved. Well struck, frosty, and lightly toned. Pop 2; 59 finer (PCGS # 3849) . Estimated Value $600 - 700.

1890. MS-60 Plus. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $90 - 100.

1891. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and untoned with streaming mint luster flowing across the surface on both sides. Pop 66; 17 in 66, 1 in 67. Estim

1897. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Nicely toned with a few flyspecks. Only 1,938 struck. Pop 11; 50 finer (PCGS # 83895) . Estimated Value $300 - 325.

1898. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Brilliant and untoned with a small planchet flaw right of the date. Only 1,795 struck. Pop 23; 17 finer (PCGS # 8389

1899. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck and untoned. Pop 9; none finer. Estimated Value $850 - 900.

1900. PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ. CAC Approved. Nicely toned. Only 2,262 Proofs struck (PCGS # 3898) . Estimated Value $400 - 450.

1903. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck, frosty and white. Pop 78; 3 finer with 1 in 66+, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 3864) . Estimated Value $650 - 700.

1905. NGC graded MS-66. Delicate golden toning over intensely lustrous surfaces. Pop 31; 1 finer in 67. Estimated Value $650 - 700.

1905. PCGS graded Proof 63. A few minor flyspecks, brilliant and untoned (PCGS # 3903) . Estimated Value $170 - 180.

1907. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and untoned. Pop 75; 12 in 66. Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1908. PCGS graded Proof 65. CAC Approved. One flyspeck near the date. Only 1,620 Proofs struck. Nicely toned. Pop 103; 38 finer (PCGS # 3906) . Estim

1909. PCGS graded Proof 64. A touch of delicate violet toning on both sides (PCGS # 3907) . Estimated Value $250 - 300.

1912-D. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. A well struck satiny mint gem with lovely golden toning on both sides. The surfaces are virtually mark-free thus our Pre

1912-D. PCGS graded MS-64+. CAC Approved. A bold strike with light even toning. Pop 2; 124 in 65, 29 in 66. (PCGS # 3874) . Estimated Value $450 - 50

1912-D. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice even toning (PCGS # 3874) . Estimated Value $200 - 250.

1912-S. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Nice even toning on both sides. A popular key date (PCGS # 3875) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400.

1912-S. PCGS graded VG-8. Key date, 238,000 minted (PCGS # 3875) . Estimated Value $130 - 140.

A partial set of Liberty Nickels. 1883-1910. Coins grade Good to Mint State. Includes the rare 1885 in Abt. Good. All housed in a Capital plastic hold

A lot of Liberty Nickels all PCGS graded. Consists of: 1891 MS-63; 1904 MS-62; 1911 MS-63. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300.

1913. Type 1. PCGS graded Proof 65. Boldly struck and lightly toned. Only 1,520 minted. It appears that even the artist who designed this piece, James

1913. Type 2. PCGS graded Proof 66+ PQ. CAC Approved. Only 1,514 struck. An incredibly detailed and highly prestigious gem, a benchmark for other Matt

1913-D. Type 2. PCGS graded AU-50. Well struck and toned (PCGS # 3922) . Estimated Value $160 - 170.

1913-S. Type 2. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck and lightly toned (PCGS # 3923) . Estimated Value $500 - 525.

1914-D. PCGS graded MS-65. Frosty with a somewhat soft strike in the centers of both sides. Pop 154; 46 finer (PCGS # 3925) . Estimated Value $850 -

1914-S. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. A fully lustrous example that should be graded Mint State (PCGS # 3926) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1915. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. A fully lustrous example that borders on full Gem quality (PCGS # 3927) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1916. PCGS graded MS-64+. A lustrous near gem example (PCGS # 3930) . Estimated Value $70 - 90.

1916-S. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Well struck and very choice for the grade (PCGS # 3933) . Estimated Value $325 - 375.

1918-D, 8 over 7. NGC Fine Details, damaged, repaired. Not as bad as this description might sound. A popular Key Date to the series. Estimated Value

1921. NGC Unc Details, obv improperly cleaned. Well struck. Estimated Value $70 - 80.

1924. PCGS graded MS-65. Mostly untoned and a lustrous Gem. Pop 209; 79 finer (PCGS # 3951) . Estimated Value $400 - 425.

1925. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Well struck and very frosty. Pop 187; 18 finer, 11 in 66+, 7 in 67 (PCGS # 3954) . Estimated Value $375 - 400.

1929. PCGS graded MS-66 CAC Approved. A beautiful brilliant gem specimen. Pop 151; 8 finer with 5 in 66+, 3 in 67 (PCGS # 3966) . Estimated Value $45

1929-S. PCGS graded MS-65. A nice bold strike on this handsome Gem Mint State. Pop 461; 79 finer (PCGS # 3968) . Estimated Value $210 - 220.

1930. PCGS graded MS-66. A splendid brilliant gem specimen with a hint of delicate golden toning. Pop 311; 7 in 66+, 22 in 67 (PCGS # 3969) . Estimat

1930-S. PCGS graded MS-64+. Fully lustrous (PCGS # 3970) . Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1931-S. PCGS graded MS-64. A very choice example for the grade (PCGS # 3971) . Estimated Value $70 - 80.

1935-D and 1935-S. PCGS graded both MS-64. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 3975) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1937. NGC graded Proof 67 CAC Approved. A superb Brilliant Gem Proof with a hint of delicate plastel toning. In an older holder. Only 5,769 struck. Po

1937. PCGS graded Proof 67 CAC Approved. A stunningly brilliant gem with a hint of superb natural steel toning. In an OGH. Pop 379; 18 finer (PCGS # 3

1937. NGC graded MS-67. A superb brilliant gem. Pop 358; 6 in MS-68. Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1937-D. 3 legs. PCGS graded EF-40. Toned. Popular 20th century variety and always in demand (PCGS # 3982) . Estimated Value $700 - 725.

1937-D. 3 legs. NGC AU Details, obv scratched. Nice pale violet toning. Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1937-D. 3 legs. PCGS graded Fine-15. A pleasing example of this popular variety (PCGS # 3982) . Estimated Value $500 - 525.

1938-D. PCGS graded MS-66. Fully untoned gem (PCGS # 3984) . Estimated Value $60 - 70.

Partial set of Buffalo Nickels. 1913-1938-D. Coins range in grade from VG to Mint State. Lacks the key dates but does include a number of higher grade

1942. Type 1 and 1942 Type 2. PCGS graded Proof 67 and Proof 66 respectively. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 4179) . Estimated Value $150 - 175.

1795. . LM-10, V-4, early die state before cud. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Very well struck with full hair and star detail. Attractively to

1795 NGC graded XF Details. . LM-10, V-4 with cud. Improperly cleaned. Light gray toning. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.

1796. "LIKERTY" error. LM-1. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Very well struck with all details intact and sharp; all, with light gray...

1800. . LM-1, V-1. NGC VF Details, damaged. Nicely toned with some digs on both sides. Estimated Value $500 - 600.

1829. NGC graded MS-62. Beautiful blue and golden toning around the edges of both sides. Estimated Value $300 - 330.

1829. NGC graded MS-61. Mottled multi-color toning on both sides. Estimated Value $250 - 275.

1831. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1832. NGC graded MS-66. Star. A little jewel of a specimen with stunning russet and electric blue toning about the borders on both sides. This vibrant