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

1912 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded AU-58. Subtle golden toning. Also comes with a PCGS AU58 tag. A nice coin (PCGS # 7944) . Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1912 $2½ Indian. VF-35. Light hairlines and cleaned. Estimated Value $125 - 135.

1913 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Light golden toning. Estimated Value $850 - 900.

1913 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Light golden toning. Estimated Value $475 - 500.

1913 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-60. Lustrous and generally well struck, though with minor rounding on some of the headdress feathers and a few marks

1913 $2½ Indian. ANACS graded AU-55. Lustrous. Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1914 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded AU-58. Lightly toned (PCGS # 7946) . Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1914-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded AU-58. Delicately toned with lustrous surface (PCGS # 7947) . Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1915 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice golden toning atop lustrous fields. Suitable for a gold Type Set (PCGS # 7948) . Estimated Value $850 - 90

1915 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-61. Estimated Value $300 - 330.

1925-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Bright and frosty. A well struck Denver Mint issue (PCGS # 7949) . Estimated Value $700 - 750.

1926 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-64. Bright and frosty, this coin struck exceptionally well on all devices (PCGS # 7950) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1

1927 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $400 - 425.

1927 $2½ Indian. AU58. Exhibits nice golden hues. The reverse shows signs of possible cleaning. Estimated Value $175 - 200.

1928 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. A hint of delicate rose color toning (PCGS # 7952) . Estimated Value $400 - 425.

1928 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $400 - 425.

1928 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $400 - 425.

1929 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Nice and frosty, a well struck example. Last year of the design (PCGS # 7953) . Estimated Value $700 - 750.

1929 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Fully lustrous. Estimated Value $700 - 750.

A Set of Indian Head $2½ Gold Coins. NGC graded all MS-62. Missing the 1911-D. A total of 14 coins. When Bela Lyon Pratt's new Indian head ...

A Pair of Indian Quarter Eagles. Consists of: 1909 (1) and 1914 (1). VF to EF. A total of 2 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 425.

A Lot of $2½ Indians. Consists of: 1911 VF, 1912 VF, 1915 VF, 1925-D VF cleaned, 1925-D VF cleaned, and 1926 Fine cleaned. A total of 6 coins. ...

A Pair of $2½ Indians. PCGS graded both AU-58. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $400 - 425.

1854 $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-55. Much residual luster, pinkish gold in hue, resides within the devices and around the legends on this attractive $3 em

1854 $3. ANACS graded AU-53. Light obverse marks under the bust but all in all a lustrous example of the first year issue (and the only one whose deno

1854 $3 PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is sharpness of AU50, cleaned with light obverse scratches. This is the first year of issue and the only one in

1856-S $3 Gold. . Medium S. Breen-6355. PCGS graded EF-40. Only 34,500 pieces struck; of those minted only 2,500 examples are estimated to have surviv

1880 $3 Gold. PCGS graded Genuine, altered surfaces. Our grade is MS-60+. Rare low mintage date as a mere 1,000 were coined. With production really lo

1882 $3 Gold. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with blazing semi-reflective surfaces throughout. Low mintage date as only 1,500 were struck for circulat

1886 $3 Gold. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck with lovely golden toning and prooflike wurfaces. Only 1,000 coins minted of this very elusive circulatio

A Pair of $3 Gold Coins. Consists of: 1857 sharpness of VF cleaned and solder on the rim and 1861 sharpness of VF cleaned. Estimated Value $300 - 350

1879 $4 Gold. Flowing hair. PCGS graded Proof 65. A magnificent Gold Stella with delicate golden overtones on both sides. Approximately 425+ specimens

1795 $5 Capped Bust. Small eagle. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck on a problem-free planchet and shimmering with frosty mint luster. Delicately toned a

1806 $5 Capped Bust. NGC graded MS-63. Round 6. This obverse shows the stars arranged 7 and 6, the date has a knob-top 6 firmly touching the bust. The

1809/8 $5 Capped Draped Bust. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck. Nice golden toning. When it comes to early half eagles, this coin has what collectors pre

1812. Wide 5 D. BD-1. NGC graded MS-65. In NGC holder 1776966-015. A magnificent well struck frosty mint gem. The surfaces are golden-orange that deep

1812 $5 Capped Draped Bust. . BD-1, Breen-6466. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck with intense frosty mint luster on a lovely problem-free planchet. Lovel

1820 $5 Capped Head. . BD-2, Breen-6476. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck on a problem-free planchet with frosty mint luster throughout; all, lightly ton

1837 $5. Sharpness of XF40. Cleaned. Golden coloration on both sides. Estimated Value $650 - 700.

1838 $5 Classic Head. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck with rich golden sunset toning. This Classic Head Half Eagle has plenty of eye-appeal. The surfac

1838-D $5 Classic Head. NGC graded EF-45. Nice golden colors. Only 20,583 pieces struck. Some marks on both sides. Pleasing toned surfaces with sharp

1834 $5. NGC graded EF-45. Attractive rich golden toning. Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1842-C $5 Liberty. Small date. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck and lustrous exhibiting rich mint bloom colors on both sides. Certainly among the finest

1846. Large Date. NGC graded MS-64. A gorgeous untoned example and boldly struck throughout. Highly lustrous vivid gold with traces of reflectivity on

1852 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. A satiny and lustrous golden orange specimen with some silvery iridescence present. Sharply struck. Elusive at the

1853-D $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. An untoned example exhibiting a nice bold even strike at centers with a minor scuff in the luster before the face

1856-D $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. An intensely lustrous beauty exhibiting rich golden sunset colors. The borders are nice and wide with most of th

1858-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. A needle sharp strike on a slightly defective planchet (note some roughness in the reverse fields) and untoned. T

A Lot of $5 Liberties. Consists of: 1861 VF cleaned, 1880 EF cleaned, 1881 VF cleaned, 1881 VF cleaned and rim nicks, 1882 VF cleaned, 1888-S VF clean

1868 $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Light golden toning, the surface displays ample luster from a full stike by the dies. We note a few small marks on