The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1912 and 1925-D. Each grades VF-30. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $325 - 350.

1914. NGC graded Proof 64. Well struck and untoned. Only 117 Matte Proofs struck. A lovely sandblast finish is noted on this issue. Walter Breen expla

1914-D. PCGS graded MS-63. A nice sharp strike with gold and olive two-tone colors. In an OGH. Indian quarter eagles were struck each intermittantly f

1915. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Well struck and untoned. In an OGH (PCGS # 7948) . Estimated Value $800 - 850.

1925-D. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Untoned and frosty (PCGS # 7949) . Estimated Value $450 - 500.

1926. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty with full mint bloom colors. Desirable for the Denver Mintmark. There were no quarter eagles issued in the years 1916-

1926. PCGS graded MS-64. Luster whose intensity includes hints of light golden tone (PCGS # 7950) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000.

1927. PCGS graded MS-64. Rich golden orange mint color. In an OGH (PCGS # 7951) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000.

1928. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A needle sharp frosty mint example (PCGS # 7952) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000.

1854. PCGS graded AU-53 CAC Approved. Lovely golden-orange toning rests about the borders and spreads partway into the field leaving a lovely reddish

1854. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of AU-55 and lightly cleaned (PCGS # 7969) . Estimated Value $550 - 600.

1854. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Light rose-gold toning about the periphery (PCGS # 7969) . Estimated Value $450 - 500.

1854-O. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Approved. Delicately toned. A total of 24,000 were struck. Has the look of an AU coin. Always in demand as the only &q...

1854-O NGC graded AU Details. Polished. Only 24,000 struck for this New Orleans mint $3 Gold Coin (PCGS # 7971) . Estimated Value $700 - 800.

1855. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. A nice looking coin with delicate gold toning. A total of 50,555 were struck (PCGS # 7972) . Estimated Val

1855-S. PCGS graded EF-45. Light even golden toning. The desirable San Francisco Mint initial production year for this denomination. (The SF mint open

1856. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. Well struck with a hint of light toning. Only 26,010 struck (PCGS # 7974) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600.

1856-S. PCGS graded EF-40. Light even toning. A total of 34,500 were struck. The San Francisco Mint was responsible for striking $3 gold pieces in fiv

1856-S. NGC Details, removed from jewelry. Only 34,500 struck for circulation, the second year the $3 denomination was struck in San Francisco (PCGS #

1857. NGC graded AU-55. Light even toning. Mintage of 20,891 struck (PCGS # 7976) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300.

1857-S. NGC XF Details, whizzed. Nice details with even honey color gold toning. Only 14,000 struck (PCGS # 7977) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1858. PCGS graded AU-50. Well struck and untoned with traces of mint luster around the borders of both sides. Only 2,133 struck. This is a very popula

1858. Sharpness of EF-45. Cleaned and lightly toned. Low mintage date as only 2,133 were minted. The 1858 occupies a position of special warmth and me

1859. PCGS graded AU-58 CAC Approved. Untoned and a near Mint State example. Only 15,558 minted. Pop 41; 99 finer (PCGS # 7979) . Estimated Value $1

1859. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck and basically, untoned. Quite lustrous and choice for the grade. Only 15,558 were struck (PCGS # 7979) . Estimat

1859 NGC graded XF Details. Improperly cleaned. Only 15,558 struck. Lightly toned and nice looking (PCGS # 7979) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1860. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck and lustrous, untoned. This well struck $3 should find a ready buyer and an apprecciative home in a collectors set

1860-S. NGC XF Details, improperly cleaned. Probably just wiped with a jeweler's cloth years ago, now lightly toned. Only 7000 minted (PCGS # 79...

1861. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. We note a mark on the cheek that appears to have been burnished out (PCGS # 7982) . Estimated Value $800 -

1861 NGC graded XF Details. Improperly cleaned. Only 5,959 struck. Lightly toned with light hairlines (PCGS # 7982) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1862. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Approved. A very pleasing untoned specimen of this low mintage date. Only 5,750 minted. Pop 19; 125 finer (PCGS # 7983) .

1863. PCGS graded AU-53. Light hint of gold tone. Scarce low mintage issue. Should attractive a lot of notice. Pop 17 (PCGS # 7984) . Estimated Value

1864. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. A lustrous untoned example and quite choice for the grade. Rare low mintage date as only 2,630 were struck. Pop

1865. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. Well struck and sparkling with enough mint luster as to be suggestive of a Mint State grade. Rare low mintage da

1866. PCGS graded AU-50. Even light gold toning. Only 4000 struck. Pop 19 (PCGS # 7987) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900.

1867. PCGS graded AU-58 CAC Approved. A great looking example and loaded with reflective mint luster. Has only a bit of roughness in the field above A

1868. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. Well struck with a touch of delicate golden toning. A rare date as only 4,850 were struck. Pop 56; 129 finer (PC

1869. NGC graded Proof 65 Ultra Cameo. A magnificent brilliant untoned cameo proof specimen. We note a minute milling mark in the left field before Li

1869. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck with plenty of flashy mint luster still intact. Only 2,500 struck. Pop 26; 56 finer (PCGS # 7990) . Estimated Va

1870. PCGS graded AU-50. Delicately toned with mint luster evident within the protected areas as it glistens and sparkles. Only 3500 struck. Pop 20 (P

1871. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck with flashy flattering prooflike surfaces on both sides. Has the look of a full Mint State coin, come to think of

1871 NGC graded XF Details. Improperly cleaned. Only 1,300 struck. Light even toning. A pleasing looking coin (PCGS # 7993) . Estimated Value $500 -

1872. NGC Proof AU Details, improperly cleaned. Very rare low mindate date and only 30 Proofs strruck (PCGS # 8035) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200.

1873. Closed 3. NGC VF Details, improperly cleaned. No glaring problems, nice even wear and probably cleaned with a jeweler's cloth. One of the ...

1874. PCGS graded AU-50 CAC Approved. Lightly toned with traces of semi reflective mint luster within the protected areas. Three dates only in this se

1874. NGC graded AU-55. Lovely golden toning with reflective surfaces. Only 41,800 struck (PCGS # 7998) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050.

1875. PCGS graded Proof 60. Lots of flashy proof surface and overlaid with attractive light golden toning. This is the Key Date to the entire series.

1876. PCGS graded Proof 53. This popular Key Date exhibits lovely golden-orange toning on both sides. Only 45 coins struck for this proof-only year. T

1877. NGC graded AU-55. Well struck with semi reflective mint luster still adhering to the protected areas. Rose color toning rests about the borders

1878. PCGS graded AU-58 CAC Approved. Light hints of golden-orange toning about the borders (PCGS # 8000) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400.

1878. PCGS graded AU-55. A pleasing untoned coin; there is some luster around and within devices (PCGS # 8000) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.

1879. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Scarce low mintage date, only 3000 struck (PCGS # 8001) . Estimated Value $800 - 900.

1880. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Some reflective surfaces still evident about the protected areas. Light golden-orange toning rests about the

1881. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A mangificent brilliant gem cameo proof, totally untoned and glittering with brilliance. Only 54 struck. The mintage

1881. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ CAC Approved. Nice even light gold tone. This date is famous among the later $3 issues for having a mintage well under the

1882. NGC AU Details, obv scratched. Lots of flashy reflective surfaces on both sides. Rare low mintage date as only 1,500 were struck (PCGS # 8004) .

1883. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ CAC Approved. Light golden toning. Only 900 struck. Another low mintage date ideally suited for the collector who knows som

1884. PCGS graded Proof 65 CAC Approved. A stunning gem proof exhibiting natural rich golden toning throughout. In an OGH (Old Green Holder). Only 106

1884. PCGS graded AU-53. Nice golden toning with reflective surfaces, the color and originality coming together into a harmonious arrangement. Pop 1 (

1885. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Well struck with glittering prooflike fields. Rare low mintage date as a mere 801 were struck. The cataloger is

1886. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ CAC Approved. Lovely light golden toning with prooflike surfaces. Well struck with the right degree of originality to entic

1887. NGC AU Details, obv improperly cleaned. A few scattered hairlines but overall, quite a nice looking coin that is loaded with reflective mint lu

1888. NGC graded Proof 64 Ultra Cameo. A glittering golden beauty, mostly untoned. Only 291 Proofs struck. Frosty honey gold motifs stand boldly out f

1888. PCGS graded MS-61 CAC Approved. Well struck, fully lustrous and delicately toned. Production of this $3 denomination was extremely variable over

1889. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Well struck and glistening with brilliant mint luster. Only 2,300 struck. The centers and fields are bright yell

1798. Large 8, 13 Stars NGC graded XF Details. . BD-4, Breen-6428 with advanced die cracks on reverse. Damaged. Has been sweated; minor injury at rims

1800. . BD-2, Breen-6438, blunt 1 in date. NGC graded EF-40. Basically untoned with the surface showing minor roughness from its time in circulation.

1805. . BD-1 Close Date, Breen-6445. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of AU-58 and cleaned. The first die pair listed in Dannreuther, the date has

1806. Round 6. . BD-6, Breen-6447. NGC graded AU Details improperly cleaned. Some mint frost remains, lightly toned. Although this is by far the most

1806. Round 6 NGC graded AU Details. . BD-6. Mount removed. Polished with solder still visible on the coin. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.

1807 $5 Capped Bust. Bust left. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck, light golden color and semi reflective lustrous surfaces. Popular type coin. There is s

1834. Plain 4. PCGS graded MS-61. Lightly toned with some coppery color appearing near the date. Quite nice and frosty, and as the first year of issue

1838. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned (PCGS # 8176) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1842-D. Small date. NGC VF Details, reverse damage. Only 16,400 minted (PCGS # 8210) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1842-O. ICG graded AU-50. Lightly toned. We note some scratches on the chin and our grade is EF-40. Scarce low mintage date, 16,400 struck. Quite scar

1850-C. Weak C. NGC graded MS-60. Frosty and lightly toned. This scarce, lustrous 1850-C half eagle is a wonderful example of a mid-19th century rarit

1854-O. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. P.Q. Some luster still evident. Semi-reflective fields. Only 46,000 struck. Pop 16; 17 finer (PCGS # 8259) .

1870. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A marvelous gem example with full glittering mirror surfaces against well frosted raised devices and all untoned. A r

1878. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty, brilliant and untoned. Rare in such high grade. Wheras $10 and $20 gold pieces dated 1878 are readily available in Mi

1879-CC. NGC graded EF-40. Nice even wear. This is a scarce, relatively early CC-mint Half Eagle. Only 17,281 struck. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.

1880 and 1892. Both are EF-40. We note some light hairlines. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $650 - 700.

1881. NGC graded MS-63. Untoned (PCGS # 8354) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1882. PCGS graded MS-63. Untoned (PCGS # 8358) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1882. PCGS graded MS-61. In an OGH (PCGS # 8358) . Estimated Value $375 - 400.

1882-CC. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck and untoned. Only 82,817 struck. A nicely frosty coin that retains the desirable mint bloom which is so often l

1882-CC. NGC graded AU-53. Lightly toned with slightly reflective fields. An affordable CC-mint date (PCGS # 8359) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.

1884-CC. SEGS graded MS-61. Light cleaning. Only 16,402 struck. Our grade is sharpness of MS60 cleaned . This is a scarce addition to the illustrious

1885. NGC graded MS-64. Lightly toned. There is a lovely interplay between pale orange-gold and reddish colors that give this the eye appeal of an eve

1885-S. EF-45. Estimated Value $350 - 375.

1890. PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo. Lovely shades of rich golden toning. Only 88 Proofs struck. Outstanding cameo contrast on a Gem Proof, with mil

1895. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned (PCGS # 8390) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1899. NGC graded MS-63. Frosty and lightly toned (PCGS # 8398) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1899. PCGS graded MS-61. A nice coin (PCGS # 8398) . Estimated Value $375 - 400.

1900. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and brilliant (PCGS # 8400) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1901. PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo. Magnificent rich golden color throughout. Only 140 struck. Beginning in 1902 (the year after this coin) on the

1901. PCGS graded MS-63. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 8402) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1902. NGC graded MS-67. Well struck and ablaze with untoned mint luster. Looks as "fresh as a daisy", right off the press! Following close...

1906. NGC graded MS-63. Brilliant and untoned with semi reflective surfaces throughout (PCGS # 8413) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.

1907. NGC graded MS-63. Bright and untoned. Another long-lived series, the Liberty half eagle was in production from 1839 until 1907, beating the leng

1907-D. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned (PCGS # 8417) . Estimated Value $600 - 650.