The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1863. NGC graded Proof 68. Star. Fabulous rainbow toning on both sides. This exquisite gem is the finest we have ever seen for this date. Only 460 str

1863. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A fully white gem cameo Proof example. The Civil War issues of 1861-65 have some of the lowest production totals in P

1872-S. PCGS graded AU-53. Light russet toning. Pop 3; 21 finer (PCGS # 4658) . Estimated Value $200 - 225.

1873-CC. Arrows. PCGS Genuine. Surface damage. Our grade is Sharpness of Good 4. Only 18,791 struck. PCGS has graded only 69 pieces in all grades. Ver

1875. NGC graded Proof 64 CAC Approved. A lovely untoned proof specimen. Only 700 struck. Estimated Value $700 - 750.

1879. PCGS graded Proof 64. CAC Approved. Lovely gold and blue toning. Only 1,100 Proofs struck. Pop 71; 51 finer (PCGS # 4776) . Estimated Value $65

1880. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. CAC Approved. Lovely golden toning. Only 1,355 struck (PCGS # 84777) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1884. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo CAC Approved. A glittering fully white gem proof. Only 875 struck. Pop 10; 29 finer (PCGS # 84781) . Estimated Value

1885. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo CAC Approved. A glittering blast white Gem Proof. Only 930 struck. A riveting example of this always-popular Type. Th

1885. PCGS graded MS-64. Beautiful multi-color toning. Pop 77; 79 finer (PCGS # 4694) . Estimated Value $300 - 325.

1888. PCGS graded MS-64. Well toned. Pop 74; 66 finer (PCGS # 4700) . Estimated Value $300 - 325.

1888. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty and delicately toned around the borders. Pop 74; 66 finer (PCGS # 4700) . Estimated Value $300 - 325.

1889-S. NGC graded AU-58. Evenly toned. Only 972,678 minted. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1891. PCGS graded MS-63+. Lightly toned on both sides. Pop 1 in this plus grade (PCGS # 4706) . Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1891-O. NGC Unc Details. Obv improperly cleaned. Struck from slightly clashed dies. Nice and frosty with attractive golden-violet obverse toning. Es

1829 to 1887-S. A partial collection of early Dimes. Consists of 39 pieces, mostly different and range in grades from AG to EF. Worthy of close inspec

1892-O. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Nicely toned. Pop 52; 25 finer (PCGS # 4797) . Estimated Value $450 - 500.

1892-S. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck and untoned. First-year issue Barber coins have a certain charm. And when, in addition, they are branch mint iss

1893-O. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and totally white. Highly attractive luster brightens this crisply struck and nearly mark-free Gem. Shimmering w

1893-S. NGC graded MS-63. The obverse displays lovely rainbow toning while the reverse is totally white. Estimated Value $425 - 475.

1893-S. Doubled S. NGC graded EF-45. Nicely toned. Estimated Value $70 - 80.

1894. NGC graded MS-66. Lovely satiny surfaces delicately toned. A gem of the purest serene beauty. This needle-sharp Gem among the finest survivors f

1894. NGC graded EF-45. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1895-O. NGC graded MS-64. Boldly struck with attractive multi-coloer toning on the obverse and around the reverse borders. A very rare coin in such hi

1895-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice even light golden toning. Satiny luster is present beneath the pale color. Barber Dime date collectors should enjoy th

1895-S. NGC graded AU Details, obv scratched. All lightly toned. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1897 Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-65 PQ CAC Approved. A gem bold strike with uniform pastel toning on both sides. In an older holder. Pop 49; 35 finer (

1897-S. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck and white. The numismatic world is peopled by many classes of collectors, but the most keenly attuned will alway

1897-S. NGC graded EF-40. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1898-O. NGC graded MS-64. A very choice example with the obverse displaying lovely hues of violet and the reverse is untoned. Pop; 14 in 65, 1 in 66,

1901. NGC graded MS-62. Attractive pastel toning on both sides. Estimated Value $90 - 100.

1901-S. NGC XF Details, improperly cleaned. Even gray toning. Estimated Value $200 - 225.

1904. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Nice blue and gold obverse toning. Pop 61; 39 finer (PCGS # 4833) . Estimated Value $250 - 275.

1905-S. PCGS graded MS-64+. CAC Approved. Lovely rainbow toning. Pop 2; 30 finer, 18 in 65, 9 in 66, 3 in 67 (PCGS # 4837) . Estimated Value $400 - 4

1906-D. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely golden toning. Pop 38; 24 finer (PCGS # 4839) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1908-D. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty with delicate golden toning about the borders. Pop 26; 29 finer (PCGS # 4847) . Estimated Value $400 - 440.

1908-O. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck and frosty with a hint of tone. Pop 23; 37 finer (PCGS # 4848) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1909-S. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely rainbow toning on the obverse. Pop 12; 34 finer (PCGS # 4853) . Estimated Value $700 - 750.

1912-D and 1915. Both PCGS Genuine. Our grade is MS-60, lightly cleaned. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 4861) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1913. PCGS graded Proof 64+ PQ. CAC Approved. Nice light toning. Only 622 struck. Pop 1; 47 finer (PCGS # 4897) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. Prove

1915. NGC graded Proof 66 CAC Approved. Beautiful turquoise and gold iridescent toning on both sides. Only 450 Proofs struck. Pop 11; 15 in PF-67, 1 i

1916-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and frosty (PCGS # 4871) . Estimated Value $130 - 140.

1921-D. NGC graded MS-64 PQ. Well struck with nearly full split bands. Lightly toned and a Premium Quality coin for the grade. It goes without saying

1924-D. NGC graded MS-66 Full Bands. Some slight areas of toning on both sides. A wonderful and original D-mint Gem example from the 1920s, the device

1937. PCGS graded Proof 67 CAC Approved. Lightly toned. In an OGH. Pop 188; 24 finer in 68 (PCGS # 5072) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1937. NGC graded Proof 67. A light hint of gold tone, the surper fields gleaming. Pop 177; 48 finer. Estimated Value $550 - 600.

1937. PCGS graded Proof 65. A hint of light tone. In an OGH (PCGS # 5072) . Estimated Value $350 - 375.

1938. PCGS graded Proof 66 CAC Approved. Brilliant creamy-white and in an OGH (PCGS # 5073) . Estimated Value $220 - 240.

1939. PCGS graded Proof 67. A nice white coin with a small area of toning below the date. In an OGH. Pop 414; 37 finer (PCGS # 5074) . Estimated Valu

1939. NGC graded Proof 67 CAC Approved. A touch of light pastel toning starting to form. Superb original surfaces. Estimated Value $300 - 350.

1939-S. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. A superb brilliant white example, this is one of the most difficult date-mintmark combinations in the 1930s to o

1940. PCGS graded Proof 67 CAC Approved. A superb fully white gem. In an OGH. Pop 281; 17 finer in 68 (PCGS # 5075) . Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1941. PCGS graded Proof 68 CAC Approved. Wonderful russet and golden iridescent toning on areas of the obverse. Only 16,557 Proofs struck. Pop 15; non

1941. PCGS graded Proof 65. A brilliant white coin in an OGH (PCGS # 5076) . Estimated Value $130 - 140.

1941. NGC graded Proof 64. Mostly untoned. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1941. PCGS graded MS-66+. CAC Approved. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides. Pop 1; 220 in 67, 6 in 68 (PCGS # 5028) . Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1941. PCGS graded MS-67 CAC Approved. Lovely rainbow toning. Pop 220; 6 in 68 (PCGS # 5028) . Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1941. PCGS graded MS-67 CAC Approved. Intense rainbow toning. Certain to cause interest among toning enthusiasts. Pop 220; 6 in 68 (PCGS # 5028) . Es

1942-D. NGC graded MS-68 Full Head CAC Approved. Gorgeous vivid rainbow toning about the obverse borders. Pop 3; none finer. Estimated Value $400-UP.

1916-1945. Complete set of Mercury Head Dimes. The Key Dates grade as follows: 1916-D VF cleaned, 1921 AU toned, 1921-D VG, 1942/41 VF. Balance of set

A lot of better date Mercury Dimes. Consists of: 1921-D, 1926-S, 1931-D, 1931-S (3 pcs). All grade Good to Very Good. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value

1945-S. A group of 25 PCGS MS-66 coins all white gem examples. Estimated Value $450 - 500. Provenance: Ex Benson Collection.

1875-S. PCGS graded EF-40. Natural grey toning and softly struck (PCGS # 5298) . Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1876. PCGS graded MS-63+. CAC Approved. Well struck with lovely blue and gold toning around the borders of both sides. Only 14,640 minted. Pop 1; 109

1804. B-1. Rarity 4. ANACS graded Good-4. A rather pleasing G-4 example of this popular rarity. Mostly evenly worn, but with no major planchet problem

1805. B-3. PCGS graded VG-10. Pleasing antique gray toning (PCGS # 38925) . Estimated Value $425 - 450.

1805. PCGS graded Good-6. Even wear and evenly toned (PCGS # 5313) . Estimated Value $400 - 425.

1806. ANACS graded Fine-12. Even grayish-violet toning. Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1806. PCGS graded Good-4. Even light tone and wear (PCGS # 5314) . Estimated Value $350 - 400.

1806. B-3. ANACS graded Good-6. Even wear and lightly toned. Estimated Value $325 - 350.

1806, 6 over 5. B-1. NGC graded VF-25. Even light gray toning. Nice details throughout. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400.

1807. PCGS graded Fine-12. Light toning around the borders (PCGS # 5316) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1807. ANACS graded VG-10. Nice clean surfaces for the grade with even antique bluish-grey toning. In a new style ANACS holder. Estimated Value $425 -

1815. PCGS graded Fine-12. Even medium grayish toning (PCGS # 5321) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1818. PCGS graded Fine-15. Well toned (PCGS # 5322) . Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1818. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is VG-8. Nice even toning and probably cleaned decades ago (PCGS # 5322) . Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1819. Small 9. . B-3. PCGS graded EF-40. Pleasing antique toning and a desirable Red Book variety. Pop 10 (PCGS # 5325) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,00

1822. . B-1. PCGS graded VF-25. Nice antique toning and an attractive specimen (PCGS # 5332) . Estimated Value $250 - 275.

1824, 4 over 2. B-1. NGC graded VF-20. Nice even toning. A very scarce date. 168,000 minted. According to Mint records, there were no quarters struck

1824, 4 over 2. B-1. NGC VG Details, improperly cleaned. Still a nice looking circ coin. Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1831. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck and white on the obverse while the reverse displays rainbow toning around the edges. A lovely example of this popu

1831. . B-4, Small Letters, die break through C. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. An impressive coin with iridescent toning. Estimated Value $500

1833. ANACS graded EF-45. Toned a pleasing antique blue and light violet on both sides. Estimated Value $250 - 300.

1835. NGC graded EF-40. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $240 - 250.

1835. B-6. ANACS graded VF-35. Nice antique toning about the borders. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1841-O. NGC AU Details, environmental damage. Uniform greyish-violet toning on both sides. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1842-O. Large date. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of EF. Lightly toned and signs of old cleaning (PCGS # 5402) . Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1853. Arrows and rays. NGC graded EF-45. Nice antique toning on both sides. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1861. PCGS graded AU-58. Beautiful antique toning (PCGS # 5454) . Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1862. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck with natural steel-blue toning (PCGS # 5456) . Estimated Value $110 - 120.

1863. PCGS graded Proof 64. Uniform golden sunset toning. Only 460 Proofs struck. Pop 56; 9 in 65, 9 in 66 (PCGS # 5559) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1

1873. Arrows. NGC graded AU-50. Nicely toned. Estimated Value $240 - 250.

1874. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-65. A frosty white gem. P-mint Quarter production in the Philadelphia Mint dipped to 471,900 pieces in 1874 after a hefty

1875. NGC graded Proof 64+. A stunning example with gorgeous toning of violet centers radiating to violet and blue iridescense. Only 700 minted. Pop 1

1876. PCGS graded MS-66. A nice white coin. Dates in the 1875-77 group, being readily available to collectors now that a fair number have been graded,

1877. NGC graded AU-58. Even toning on both sides. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1877-CC. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC Approved. Mostly untoned and frosty (PCGS # 5505) . Estimated Value $450 - 500.

1882. NGC Proof, rev stained. Lovely obverse toning about the borders. Only 1,100 Proofs struck. Estimated Value $250 - 300.

1888. PCGS graded MS-66. Very frosty with a hint of light gold tone, the surface is creamy smooth as is sometimes seen. Only 10,001 struck. Pop 35; 10

1889. PCGS graded MS-66. A well struck brilliant white satiny gem specimen. Brilliant throughout with fine-grain, matte-like surfaces typical of the 1