The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

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 ...

1875. NGC graded MS-64 Red. Nice bold strike with some very minor flyspecks; might be a gem otherwise. Pop 19; 7 in 65 RD, 4 in 66 RD. Estimated Valu

1876. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown CAC Approved. Lots of lightly faded Mint Red color presents itself for your appreciation on this lovely Cent...

1876. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Estimated Value $100 - 115.

1877. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. A fabulous gem proof specimen featuring a hue of pinkish-red with hints of lighter gold. A truly magnificent example o

1877. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Traces of mint red on both sides. The Key Date in the Indian Head series. This is an outstanding gem example...

1877. PCGS graded MS-63 Red & Brown. A trifle weak on the first numeral 7 with some discoloration on both sides. About 50% Mint Red still intact...

1877. PCGS graded Proof 63 Red & Brown PQ. CAC Approved. About 25% mint red. Well struck and choice. Popular key date. Only 900 struck in Proof....

1878. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. A brilliant reddish-tan gem proof. Only 2,350 struck. Pop 36; 8 in 66 RD, 1 in 67 RD (PCGS # 2323) . Estimated Value

1878. NGC graded MS-62 Brown. A nice strike and light reddish-brown. Estimated Value $200 - 225.

1880. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. CAC Approved. Lovely even red, a glorious Gem Proof for the connoisseur of brilliant Proof Indian cents. Only 3,955 st

1881. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. CAC Approved. Only 3,575 struck. Nice even red. Scarce in this condition. Pop 23; 3 finer in 67 (PCGS # 2332) . Esti

1881. NGC graded MS-65 Red CAC Approved. A gorgeous fiery Mint Red gem! In an older holder. Pop 20; 8 in 66 RD. Estimated Value $500 - 600.

1882. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. A splendid gem proof glittering with brilliance and light golden-red in color. Only 3,100 proofs struck. Pop 13; 3 in