The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1836. Script 8. PCGS graded AU-58. A very flashy example and quite choice for the grade, untoned. This style, by William Kneass, was struck in only 18

1836. Script 8. PCGS graded AU-50. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 7694) . Estimated Value $1,050 - 1,100.

1842. Sharpness of EF-40. We note some fine old cleaning scratches. Although overshadowed by the 1841-P quarter eagle, the 1842 is scarce in its own r

1845. NGC graded AU-58. Nice golden toning. Well struck, lustrous (PCGS # 7737) . Estimated Value $425 - 450.

1846-D. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck and untoned with lovely reflective surfaces. Only 19,303 minted. With a mintage moderately higher than other ear

1849 and 1854. Both VF-20. Each lightly toned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $475 - 500.

1851 and 1854-O. Coins grade EF-40 and VF-30 respectively. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500.

1851-C. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck with enough luster to justify this high grade. As usual, light to moderate marks in the unprotected areas. Only

1859 Type 2. NGC graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A frosty untoned specimen. This is a lovely, healthy-glowing specimen that comes close to the Gem class, o

1861 New Reverse. ANACS graded AU-50. Thin arrows and repunched date. Mostly untoned. Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1866-S. Fine-12. Some minor marks scattered about. Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1868-S. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck and frosty, untoned. A total of 34,000 were struck (PCGS # 7808) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600.

1869. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is AU-53 and lightly cleaned. Scarce low mintage date. Only 4320 struck (PCGS # 7809) . Estimated Value $350 - 400.

1873. Closed 3. PCGS graded MS-64. In an OGH. A splendid high quality coin for the 1873 issue, this example displays almost enthralling golden color w

1878. PCGS graded AU-55. Lightly toned (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1881. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. Well struck with glittering uniform golden-orange sunset toning. Only 51 Proofs struck for this rare low mintag

1886. NGC graded Proof 61. A slightly mishandled Proof. Only 88 struck. Pop 1; none finer in non-cameo at this service (PCGS # 7912) . Estimated Valu

1888. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo CAC Approved. A glittering cameo Proof specimen and quite choice for the grade. A hint of golden-orange toning adds to

1888. NGC graded Proof 63 Ultra Cameo. Well struck with some minor hairlines in the obverse fields. Only 97 struck. Rich yellow gold, a bright and eve

1889 PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is AU58 with some light hairlines. Only 17,600 made (PCGS # 7841) . Estimated Value $250 - 275.