The Pre Long Beach Auction

1923, $1 Silver Certificates. Four Consecutive. PMG Choice About Unc 58EPQ. . Fr-237. A lovely run of four consecutive notes, each with a soft fold. I

1923, $1 Silver Certificates. Cut Sheet of Four. . Fr-237. Four consecutive notes from a cut sheet, all graded by PCGS Currency, the first three Choic

1923, $1 Silver Certificate. Star Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-237*. A pleasing, fully original Star note with just a few folds. Estimated V

1923, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. . Fr-237. This spectacular near-Superb example possesses ideal colors, bold embossing, and bright pap

1923, $1 Silver Certificate. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ. . Fr-237. Pleasing and original, fully Gem with good centering and ample margins. Estimated

1923, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-237. A beautiful near-Gem with fully original and pristine paper surfaces. It is held ba

1923, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-237. A "three fold Unc." type of note, with really no circulation but for the...

1923, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-238. A hair tight at the upper right margin, otherwise fully Gem. Boldly original and as

1923, $1 Silver Certificate. Star Note. PCGS Apparent Very Good 8. . Fr-238*. Although there is a small tape repaired internal tear, as noted by PCGS

1923, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-238. Fully original and nicely embossed. Estimated Value $70 - 90. Provenance: The William

1923, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-238. Lovely for the grade. Estimated Value $50 - 70. Provenance: The William Pannier E

1886, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Good 6. . Fr-240. A low grade circulated example that is surprisingly intact and is actually quite nice for the assi

1886, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. . Fr-242. A stunning Hancock Deuce with broad margins, excellent centering, and unquestionable origin

1886, $2 Silver Certificate. PMG Very Good 10. . Fr-242. General Hancock, one of the heroes of the battle of Gettysburg, is pictured on this Silver Ce

1891, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Good 10. . Fr-246. A very presentable note for the grade, with good color, sharp design images, and no problems

1891, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Apparent Fine 15. . Fr-246. This Windom has some edge splits at the bottom at the folds, otherwise it has a decent a

1891, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 20. . Fr-246. Although only modestly circulated, this piece has been washed and the Treasury Seal

1891, $2 Silver Certificate. PMG Very Good 10. . Fr-246. Although well worn, this Windom Deuce survived the rigors of commerce without being mangled.

1891, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Good 6PPQ. . Fr-246. That isn't a typo in the grade line--this is the first "PPQ" ever assigned by P...

1896, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-247. Desirable Educational note. VG-8. Estimated Value $300 - 330.

1896, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Apparent Fine 12. . Fr-248. There is a small internal tear at the top center of this Educational Deuce, as noted by

1899, $2 Silver Certificate. PMG Very Fine 25. . Fr-250. The "Agricultural" series Deuce has enjoyed increasing popularity in recent years...

1899, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-251. A beautiful Agricultural series $2 with bold embossing, excellent originality and s

1899, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30. . Fr-258. As mentioned by PCGS Currency, there are some small edge splits at the folds. Esti

1899, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 25. . Fr-258. Although PCGS Currency assigned an "Apparent" grade to this note becaus...

1899, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Fine 12. . Fr-258. Agricultural series $2s are surprisingly affordable in this grade. Estimated Value $110 - 130.

1891, $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Fine 25. . Fr-267. A very attractive mid-grade example of this scarcer note, with bold inks and bright colors t

1891, $5 Silver Certificate. PMG Very Good 10. . Fr-267. The 1891 $5 Silver Certificate is actually scarcer than the 1886 series, but the incredible p

1896, $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Fine 25. . Fr-269. The Educational series $5 Silver Certificate is considered by many collectors to represent t

1899, $5 Silver Certificate. PMG Very Fine 20. . Fr-271. Despite a little normal soiling from having done its rounds in the channels of commerce, this

1899, $5 Silver Certificate. . Fr-271. Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 375.

1899, $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-275. A vibrant, fresh Indian Chief with only a few light folds that limit the grade. This

1899, $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-275. An earlier Indian Chief signature combination that is not nearly as often seen as other more comm

1899, $5 Silver Certificate. Mule. PMG Very Fine 20. . Fr-280. The paper is bright and the colors are bold and deep on this Indian Chief, although PMG

1923, $5 Silver Certificate. PMG Very Fine 25. . Fr-282. This series is known by the nickname the "Porthole," so-called because of the cir...

1923, $5 Silver Certificate. PMG Very Fine 25. . Fr-282. A second example in this grade, this one a little brighter than the last. Always popular and

1923, $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-282. Although there is some honest circulation present and a little soiling on the back, this is a per

1923, $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Apparent Fine 12. . Fr-282. This Porthole has some minor flaws, as notated by PCGS Currency: "small edge tear...

1891, $10 Silver Certificate. PMG Net Good 6. . Fr-298. This Tombstone has seen better days, but remains fully intact. "Discoloration" is ...

1908, $10 Silver Certificate. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-304. A solid example of the popular "Tombstone" design, featuring a portrait of Vice Pres...

1880, $20 Silver Certificate. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 25. . Fr-309. This scarce "Black Back" $20 is unfortunately silked, otherwise it ret...

1891, $20 Silver Certificate. PCGS Apparent Fine 15. . Fr-318. This Manning Twenty faces up very nicely for the grade, although the back shows some ve

1891, $20 Silver Certificate. PMG Very Good 10. . Fr-318. The edges are a trifle frayed at the centers, otherwise this Manning $20 is ideal for the gr

1891, $20 Silver Certificate. PCGS Apparent Fine 15. . Fr-321. Although the PCGS Currency holder notes a small repaired edge split at the bottom cente

Five 1923 $1 Silver Certificates. A nice grouping of five 1923 $1 Silvers: (3) Fr. 237 PCGS New 60, PCGS About New 50PPQ, and PMG About Uncirculated 5

Three Black Eagles. Three 1899 $1 Silver Certificates, all PCGS Currency graded: Fr. 232 Fine 15; Fr. 233 Very Fine 20; Fr. 236 Apparent Fine 15, smal

1891, $1 Coin Note. PCGS Choice New 63. . Fr-351. A very pleasing high grade example of the Stanton type, with broad margins and terrific colors throu

1891, $1 Coin Note. PCGS Very Fine 20. . Fr-351. Although commonly available in higher grades, this type gets rather expensive above the VF level. Es

1891, $1 Coin Note. PCGS Very Fine 20. . Fr-352. A solid example for the grade with bold inks and colors. Estimated Value $175 - 225. Provenance: T

1890, $2 Coin Note. PMG Fine 12. . Fr-355. Although some minor splits are noted by PMG, this Treasury Deuce has a solid appearance for the grade. Est

1891, $2 Coin Note. PCGS Very Good 10. . Fr-357. The edges are toned on this Treasury Deuce, otherwise the appearance is that of a slightly higher gra

1891, $5 Coin Note. PMG Fine 12. . Fr-362. General Thomas, "The Rock of Chickamauga," sternly gazes from this Treasury $5. A trivial ink s...

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Anaheim, CA. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-624. A pleasing example from here, this equally as nice as the $20 also he

1902, $20 National Bank Note. The Anaheim NB, Anaheim, CA. PCGS Very Fine 20. . Fr-654. This example brought nearly $1,100 when last sold as part of t

1902, $20 National Bank Note. The First NB, Anaheim, CA. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-650. This is considerably the scarcer of Anaheim's two collectible b...

1902, $20 National Bank Note. The Anaheim NB, Anaheim, CA. PCGS Very Good 10. . Fr-654. There are eight large size examples reported in the census fro

1882, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Fullerton, CA. PCGS Very Fine 25. . Fr-577. Only three Value Backs (all from this bank) and seven Second C

1882, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Fullerton, CA. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-577. This large size-only bank was chartered in 1900 and closed in

1882, $20 National Bank Note. The First NB, Fullerton, CA. PCGS Apparent Fine 15. . Fr-555. This rare note is the only known 1882 series Date Back exa

1902, $5 National Bank Note. First NT & SB, Fullerton, CA. PCGS Very Good 10. . Fr-609. Only four large size pieces are known to exist, includin...

1902, $10 National Bank Note. First NT & SB, Fullerton, CA. PCGS Fine 12. . Fr-635. Only four large size notes are reported in the census on thi...

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Fullerton, CA. PCGS Good 6. . Fr-633. A dozen large size notes are known from here, with this piece well c

1902, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Garden Grove, CA. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-606. Amazingly, of the less than one dozen examples currently known fr

1902, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Garden Grove. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-606. Garden Grove was founded by Alonzo Cook in 1874. It remained a small

1902, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Garden Grove, CA. PCGS Fine 12. . Fr-606. Yet another example from here, this a little lower grade but free

1902, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Garden Grove, CA. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 20. . Fr-606. There is a touch of old, minor mounting residue alo

1902, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Garden Grove, CA. PCGS Apparent Fine 12. . Fr-606. There is a small piece missing from the edge at the bott

1902, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Garden Grove, CA. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 20. . Fr-606. Although heavily damaged and with some rust stains,

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, La Habra, CA. PCGS Very Good 10. . Fr-633. Another great rarity from this Orange County collection, this i

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The NB of Orange, CA. PCGS Very Choice New 64. . Fr-619. This is much the scarcer of Orange's two issuing banks, w...

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The NB of Orange, CA. PCGS Very Fine 20. . Fr-627. A remarkable second example from this scarcer of the two banks in Ora

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The Placentia NB, Placentia, CA. PCGS Very Fine 25. . Fr-628. This large size-only bank was the only bank in town. It wa

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The American NB, Santa Ana, CA. PCGS Fine 12. . Fr-633. Santa Ana's shortest lived bank, which came and went in ju...

1902, $5 National Bank Note. The Commercial NB, Santa Ana, CA. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 25. . Fr-610. A late charter bank which issued large notes for

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Santa Ana, CA. PCGS Very Good 10. . Fr-614. While this incredible rarity is from a common bank, it is an i

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Santa Ana, CA. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-625. A lovely and fully original high-end circulated exampl

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Santa Ana, CA. PCGS Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-625. A lovely, bright example with just a couple of light hidd

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Santa Ana, CA. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-625. A decent circulated example from the original home of the offices o

1902, $20 National Bank Note. The Farmers & Merchants NB, Santa Ana, CA. PCGS Very Fine 20PPQ. . Fr-643. This is Santa Ana's scarcest bank, ...

1902, $20 National Bank Note. The California NB, Santa Ana, CA. PCGS Very Fine 20. . Fr-653. Third Charter Date Backs and Plain Backs only from this r

1902, $20 National Bank Note. The First NB, Santa Ana, CA. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-651. A solid Third Charter $20 from this Orange County collection. Esti

1929, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Anaheim, CA. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 20. . Fr-1801-1. Much rarer in small size than in large, with only fo

1929, $10 National Bank Note. The Anaheim NB, Anaheim, CA. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. . Fr-1801-1. A gorgeous, problem-free note from this bank's fir...

1929, $20 National Bank Notes. Uncut Serial #1 Sheet. Anaheim First NB, Anaheim, CA. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-1802-1. A lovely serial number

1929, $20 National Bank Note. The First NB, Anaheim, CA. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-1802-1. A second opportunity to acquire a small size note from this rare b

1929, $20 National Bank Note. The Anaheim NB, Anaheim, CA. PCGS Very Fine 25. . Fr-1802-1. A second small size example from the bank's first tit...

1929, $10 National Bank Note. Anaheim First NB, Anaheim, CA. PCGS About New 53. . Fr-1801-1. A lovely serial number 2 example from this bank's s...

1929, $5 National Bank Note. Oilfields NB in Brea, CA. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-1800-2. This lovely high grade example is pedigreed to the Ho

1929, $5 National Bank Note. First NT & SB, Fullerton, CA. PCGS Fine 15PPQ. . Fr-1800-1. Pleasing and problem-free. Estimated Value $400 - 500....

1929, $5 National Bank Note. First NT & SB, Fullerton, CA. PCGS Fine 12. . Fr-1800-1. One of only five reported Type 1 $5s from here. Estimated...

1929, $10 National Bank Note. First NT & SB, Fullerton, CA. PCGS Very Fine 25. . Fr-1801-1. A nice example that is new to the census. Estimated...

1929, $10 National Bank Note. First NT & SB, Fullerton, CA. PCGS Very Fine 20. . Fr-1801-1. The $10 is unreported in the census, which currently...

1929, $10 National Bank Note. First NT & SB, Fullerton, CA. PCGS Apparent Very Good 10. . Fr-1801-2. Although the paper is stained a dark brown ...

1929, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Garden Grove, CA. PCGS Very Fine 20. . Fr-1800-1. Amazingly, of the only seven known small size notes from

1929, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Garden Grove, CA. PCGS Fine 15PPQ. . Fr-1800-1. Nearly as nice as the last in terms of numerical grade, and

1929, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Garden Grove, CA. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-1800-2. This is one of only two known Type 2 $5s from here. Estimated

1929, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Garden Grove, CA. PCGS Fine 12. . Fr-1800-1. Don't be deceived by the appearance of so many notes fro...

1929, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Olive, CA. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. . Fr-1801-1. This one-bank community is today one of the smallest inhabit

1929, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Olive, CA. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-1801-1. A second example from this rare village, one of the more evocative n

1929, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Orange, CA. PCGS Very Fine 20. . Fr-1800-1. While small size notes from here aren't particularly rare...