The Pre Long Beach Auction

1850 Pattern Three Cents. Silver, plain edge. Original. Judd-125. Pollock-147. Rarity 4. PCGS graded Proof 63. A trifle soft in the centers as made, l

1858 Pattern Cent. Copper-nickel, plain edge. Judd-191. Pollock-233. Rarity 5. PCGS graded Proof 64. CAC Approved including an Eagle Eye sticker. This

1864 Pattern Cent. Copper, plain edge. Judd-356a. Pollock-427. Low Rarity 6. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown (100% CU). A lovely two-tone Proof consisting o

1853 $1 Gold Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. This attractive Type 1 representative is mostly vivid-gold in color with sleek, bright metallic frosted featur

A Trio of Gold Dollars. Consists of: 1851, 1861, and 1873. Grades range from VF to EF and all have been cleaned. Estimated Value $300 - 350.

1855 $1 Gold Indian. Sharpness of AU-55. We note a slightly buckled planchet with some scratches. Scarce Type 2 variety with a small Indian head in hi

1855-D $1 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck with a bold date and mint mark. Light clash marks on both sides as made and a touch of softness o

1857 $1 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-61. Warm orange-gold toning, muted satiny luster. In a new 4 prong NGC holder (PCGS # 7544) . Estimated Value $270

1862 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-61. The field consists of die polish lines (as minted) with devices sharp and crisply defined including LIBERTY on

1862 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded Genuine, altered surface. Our grade is Sharpness of MS-60, cleaned (PCGS # 7560) . Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1862 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded AU-55. Lightly toned and an admirable specimen given the only slight trace of wear. Redolent in mint frostiness (PCGS

1865 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded AU-53. Only 3,725 minted of which merely 80 are estimated to have survived. Golden orange shades are noticeable on bo

1873 $1 Gold Indian. Open 3. PCGS graded MS-64. A nice frosty coin. About as close to watertight Gem as you can get without actually acquiring a Mint

1796 $2.50 Capped Bust. No stars. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. The more "plentiful" of the two die varities for the type, if such a word is appro...

1808 $2.50 Capped Bust. NGC graded AU-55. Well struck on a far better than average planchet with the only defect a minor imperfection at stars 8 thru

1824/1 $2.50 Capped Head. NGC graded MS-61. Some light scratches and other field marks on the reverse. Smaller but typical abrasions on Liberty and in

1834 $2.50 Classic Head. NGC graded AU-55. Both sides exhibit subdued golden hues. Attractive shimmering luster is evident in the protected areas. Thi

1836 $2 1/2 Script 8. NGC graded AU-55. Warm golden toning on both sides. A hint of glittering luster can be seen in the protected areas, though somew

1839-C $2.50 Classic Head. PCGS graded AU-55. Lovely golden toning. Only 18,140 pieces struck. This date is notable for two features visible to the na

1842-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Repunched date. Lustrous light yellow gold. Excellent strike -- notably so -- including with far above average

1844-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded EF-40. Only 11,622 struck. Untoned. A few old marks. Scarce. The Charlotte specialist will wish to consider this oppo

1851 $2.50 Liberty. Filed Rims. Our grade is sharpness of EF (PCGS # 7759) . Estimated Value $175 - 200.

1853 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. A splash of toning here and there. Date low and close to the rim dentils (PCGS # 7767) . Estimated Value $200

1856 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Pleasing lustrous surfaces are satin-like with choice golden brilliance. Nicely struck for the date, with some

1860 Type 1. NGC graded AU-58. Type 1. Semi-reflective surfaces. A scarce Red Book variety. The old-style or Type 1 reverse of 1859/60/61 is most read

1862-S $2.50 Liberty. Our grade is sharpness of Fine cleaned. A low mintage date of only 8,000 pieces of which 80 are estimated to have survived (PCGS

1866-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU Details, improperly cleaned. A pleasing looking coin even under a strong glass; honey color toning on both sides.

1870-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Nice golden toning. Only 16,000 minted. Frosty golden surfaces display much residual luster with natural patin

1873 $2.50 Liberty. Open 3. PCGS graded MS-64. A well struck frosty mint example, lightly toned. In an old green label holder. Strong metal flow augme

1880 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo. Only 36 Proofs minted. Pop 6; 2 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 66. There is a small spot between the 1st and 2nd

1900 $2.50 Liberty. Improperly cleaned (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Both sides display subdued golden toning. Sharply struck and lustrous (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $800 - 8

1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Delicate golden tones and a touch of russet hues about the borders. A short mark by the lips (PCGS # 7855) . E

1904 $2.50 Liberty PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is sharpness of MS63 with a reverse scratch (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $300 - 325.

1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Lovely golden toning adds to its appeal as pleasant, almost cheery gold satin frost provides lots of fresh c

1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Mostly untoned, the lustrous fields and devices beam with soft satin frost (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $40

1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Broadly and well struck on the legends and main device including stars, which is preferable, details at the cen

1906 $2.50 Liberty. Altered Surfaces. Our grade is MS60+ (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $300 - 325.

A Pair of $2½ Liberties. Consists of: 1852 and 1861 VF to EF. Both have been cleaned. Estimated Value $250 - 300.

A Lot of $2½ Liberties. Consists of: 1873 VF scratches, 1878-S EF cleaned, 1878-S VF scratches, 1879 VF rim nicks, and 1879 EF cleaned. A total...

A Trio of $2½ Liberties. Consists of: 1897, 1899, and 1903. All three are sharpness of EF and cleaned. Estimated Value $350 - 400.

1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Delicate golden toning. Popular first year of issue. Estimated Value $475 - 500.

1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded AU-58. Estimated Value $225 - 250.

1908 $2.50 Indian. Sharpness of About Uncirculated. We note some scratches. Estimated Value $100 - 120.

1909 $2½. Cleaned. Housed in a 14kt yellow gold rope bezel. EF 40. Estimated Value $250 - 300.

1910 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded Genuine, cleaned. Our grade is Sharpness of Mint State. Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1911 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Crisp golden frost, virtually undisturbed mint luster that is bright. We leave behind the luster, since it prett

1911-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Lovely golden toning. A nice example of this key date. Both sides put on view the distinctive "look&quo...

1911-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-61. Mostly untoned. Key date. Only 55,680 minted. This boldly struck and brilliant gold example exhibits good defin

1911-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded AU-58. 55,680 pieces minted of which only 7,833 are estimated to have survived (the survival rate is from a respected