The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

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

1837. NGC graded MS-64. Lovely violet and deep blue toning on both sides. Pop 72; 45 finer. Estimated Value $900 - 950.

1837. No Stars Small Date PCGS graded Genuine. Artificial toning. Our grade is MS60+ possibly retoned (PCGS # 4312) . Estimated Value $350 - 400.

1838 No Drapery. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck and mostly untoned. Estimated Value $225 - 250.

1838. Stars No Drapery. NGC graded MS-67 CAC Approved. A needle sharp strike with lovely rainbow toning on both sides. A wonderful example with great

1840. No Drapery. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. CAC Approved. Boldly struck and nicely toned (PCGS # 4321) . Estimated Value $200 - 250.

1840. Drapery. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $100 - 120.

1840-O. Drapery. PCGS graded AU-53. Attractive antique blue light violet toning. Scarce date. Only 240,000 minted. Pop 1; 10 finer at PCGS Interesting

1842. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ CAC Approved. A nice bold strike. This is a thickly frosted, Gem quality representative of this desirable Stars Obverse hal

1843. NGC graded MS-64. Needle sharp with lovely golden-russet toning about the borders. Pop 11; 8 finer. Estimated Value $400 - 425.

1844. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck and nicely toned (PCGS # 4333) . Estimated Value $100 - 120.

1845. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely blue and golden toning on the obverse (PCGS # 4335) . Estimated Value $250 - 300.

1848. Large date. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Mottled gold and russet toning on both sides. Estimated Value $250 - 275.

1853. No arrows. NGC graded MS-63. Very well struck with lovely gold and electric blue toning. Pop 5; 56 finer. Estimated Value $700 - 750.

1853. Arrows. NGC graded AU-58. Nicely toned. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1855 Arrows. NGC Unc Details, environmental damage. Uniform blue-gray toning on both sides. Estimated Value $90 - 100.

1857. NGC graded MS-67. A well struck frosty mint gem, mostly untoned. Fully original and extraordinarily clean with superb, creamy mint frost. Basica

1857. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Lovely toning on both sides (PCGS # 4365) . Estimated Value $200 - 225.

1858-O. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Boldly struck with lovely golden obverse toning. Should be regraded. Pop 47; 69 finer (PCGS # 4369) . Est

1859. NGC graded AU-58. Nicely toned. Estimated Value $100 - 115.

1859-O. NGC AU Details, obv improperly cleaned. Estimated Value $80 - 90.

1862. PCGS graded MS-62. Beautiful rainbow toning on the obverse (PCGS # 4381) . Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1863. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck with lovely natural violet and electric blue toning. A wonderful Gem. Only 18,000 struck. Pop 20; 18 finer. Estim

1863. PCGS graded Proof 64. Light toning scattered about. Only 470 Proofs struck of this popular low-mint Civil War issue. Pop 69; 43 finer (PCGS # 44

1866-S. NGC graded AU-55. Light ot medium violet toning. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1868-S. NGC graded AU-58 PQ. Mostly white and frosty. A Premium Quality coin for the grade. Estimated Value $100 - 115.

1869. NGC Proof, obv scratched. Light gold and violet toning. Only 600 Proofs made. Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1869-S. PCGS graded AU-53. Lightly toned (PCGS # 4395) . Estimated Value $90 - 100.

1871. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. The obverse displays beautiful blue toning (PCGS # 4398) . Estimated Value $200 - 225.

1871-S. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck and nicely toned. Pop 24; 33 finer (PCGS # 4399) . Estimated Value $350 - 400.

1872. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Light blue toning around the borders adds to its appeal. Estimated Value $60 - 70.

1872-S. Mint mark below bow. PCGS graded MS-62. Some light toning here and there (PCGS # 4401) . Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1873. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely blue toning. Only 600 struck. Pop 75; 50 finer (PCGS # 4456) . Estimated Value $550 - 600.

1873. PCGS graded MS-62. Bold strike and frosty. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 4404) . Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1830 to 1872-S. A partial collection of Half Dimes. Consists of 28 coins, mostly different and grading AG to EF. We urge inspection prior to bidding.

Group of NGC graded "Details" Half Dimes. Consists of: 1832 AU Details; 1837 No Stars AU Details; 1838 Small Stars AU Details; 1870 Unc De...

1796. . JR-1. NGC graded AU-58 PQ. A well struck example of our first dime with all the stars and denticals intact. We note a mint made cud at star on

1796. JR-1. Rarity 3. PCGS graded Good-6. Pleasing uniform gray toning and evenly worn. A rather nice coin for a Good-6 grade. First year of issue (PC

1797. 16 stars. PCGS graded VG-8. The date and left side of the obverse is weak on this particular die variety, due in part to a large die break that

1798, 98 over 97. 16 Stars Reverse. PCGS graded VG-10. Light steel gray and the overdate is very clear, the the prior 7 jutting out below the diminuti

1800. JR-2. Rarity 5. PCGS graded Fine-12. Lightly toned (PCGS # 4470) . Estimated Value $850 - 900.

1801. JR-1. Rarity 4. PCGS graded VG-10. Medium bluish-gray toning. Scarce issue (PCGS # 4471) . Estimated Value $700 - 750.

1802. PCGS graded About Good-3 CAC Approved. Nice clear date. A very scarce date lacking from many collections. Even light gray-violet toning on both

1803. PCGS graded VG-8. Weak on LIBERTY but with a very bold date. The natural grayish-violet toning adds to its appeal (PCGS # 4473) . Estimated Val

1805. 4 berries. JR-2. NGC graded VG-10. Nice antique light blue and gray toning. Estimated Value $650 - 700.

1805. 4 berries. PCGS graded About Good-3. Light original toning and evenly worn. Nice bold date (PCGS # 4477) . Estimated Value $375 - 400.

1807. JR-1. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck in the centers with some weakness from crumbling dies around the borders. We also note die clashing on the o

1807. PCGS graded VF-20. Plenty of central detail for the grade overlaid with pleasing antique light blue toning (PCGS # 4480) . Estimated Value $800

1821 Large Date. . JR-6. NGC graded VF-25. Well toned. Estimated Value $70 - 80.

1822. PCGS graded About Good-3. Even dark toning and evenly worn. Scarce date (PCGS # 4497) . Estimated Value $200 - 250.

1825. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Frosty and untoned. This has a modest number but has nicer appearance than most collectors realized. It is predi

1831. NGC graded EF-45. Nice electric blue and violet toning about the edges. Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1834. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1835. PCGS graded MS-64. Beautiful hues of blue toning on both sides. It looks like this Bust dime has a couple of attempts at making Gem quality, wit

1836. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Uniform grayish-violet toning. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1838-O. No stars. NGC AU Details, corrosion. Estimated Value $200 - 250.

1838. Small stars. NGC Unc Details, reverse improperly cleaned. Needle sharp and quite a nice looking coin. First year of issue with obverse stars; de

1853. No arrows. NGC graded VF-20. Scarce date, only 95,000 minted. Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1853. Arrows. PCGS graded AU-50. Nicely toned (PCGS # 4603) . Estimated Value $80 - 90.

1854. PCGS graded AU-53. Lovely shades of violet toning on both sides (PCGS # 4605) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1855. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and lustrous with shades of violet toning on both sides. Pop 22; 19 finer (PCGS # 4607) . Estimated Value $500 -

1858-O. PCGS graded AU-58. Attractive antique toning. Pop 6; 15 finer (PCGS # 4617) . Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1859. NGC graded MS-65. Boldly struck with light hues of violet toning. A gorgeous gem of the finest order. The highly lustrous surfaces exhibit mingl

1860-O. NGC graded AU-58. Nice blue and violet toning. Popular Key Date. Only 40,000 struck. Only one variety is known of this date. From the low mint