The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14
Lot 2418
1881 (3 pieces), 1881-O (2
pieces) and 1881-S. The all grade Uncirculated. Each coin is toned
to some degree. Lot of 6 coins.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 2419
1881-CC. PCGS
graded MS-66 Premium Quality. As perfect an example of this date as one
could hope to find, the luster is fresh and bright, and the coin is stark white
in color. Well frosted on the devices, and the fields and surfaces are just
pristine, even better than usually found in this grade. PCGS has graded over
700 this high, but only 51 higher.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Lot 2420
1881-CC. PCGS
graded MS-65. Glittering white in color and fresh luster in the fields.
Boldly struck and a true gem by any standards. Always a popular date and mint.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Lot 2421
1881-CC. MS-63.
Lovely green and gold toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 2422
1881-CC. MS-63.
Light gold toning and well struck.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 2423
1881-CC. MS-62.
Frosty and bright, with excellent surfaces for the grade and loads of
appeal.
Estimated Value $200-210.
Lot 2424
1881-O. NGC graded
MS-64. Dark blue and gold on the obverse, the reverse bright save for the
ring of gold at the rim.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Lot 2425
1881-S. NGC graded
MS-66 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Especially bright frost on Liberty, and deeply
mirrored fields surrounding. A touch of toning around the rims adds to the
appeal.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 2426
1881-S. PCGS graded
MS-66. Iridescent pale green and blue on the obverse, the reverse bright
white. Exceptional quality for a toned dollar, but the colors are not as
intense as seen on some of the others in this sale.
Estimated Value
$550-650.
Lot 2427
1881-S. PCGS graded
MS-66. Midnight blues over most of the obverse with areas of bright pinkish
red in the fields, with green overtones. The reverse with light gold at the
edge, flashy luster elsewhere. Examine this one under a light if you want to
take in the color schemes. Gem surfaces, with an excellent cheek on Liberty.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 2428
1881-S. PCGS graded
MS-66. A frosty gem and in one of the rare transitional PCGS holders with
the PCGS logo printed in green and white on the insert. Lovely surfaces on this
one.
Estimated Value $120-140.
Lot 2429
1881-S. MS-66.
Heavily frosted on the devices, and starting to tone on the cap of Liberty
and in the field behind. Well struck and pleasing.
Estimated Value
$120-140.
Lot 2430
1881-S. MS-66.
Blazing white luster and slightly prooflike in the fields. Superb surfaces,
and very frosty.
Estimated Value $120-140.
Lot 2431
1881-S. MS-65.
The obverse of this one has beautiful toning which ranges through bright
orange gold over Liberty and blue in the fields. Blazing luster and well
struck. The reverse is untoned and white.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Lot 2432
1881-S. MS-65.
This one is from an old collection, toned with deep blue at the upper rim
and gold elsewhere over mint luster. The toning is quite lovely. The surfaces
are free of all but minute hairlines and very few contact marks can be found
even with a glass.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 2433
1881-S. ICG graded
MS-64. Deep and spectacular toning on the reverse, the left side blazes
with blue green and the balance is fuchsia colored, less toning on the obverse,
where we see pastel blue fading through red to gold at the top. If you love
lots of color, then here is one to enjoy.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 2434
1881-S. NGC graded
MS-64. The obverse is toned a deep pastel blue over dancing luster, and
along the left obverse rim is an intense fuchsia arc, with a band of this color
continuing through her face and into her hair over her ear. On the reverse, we
see a ring of gold, bright elsewhere.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 2435
1881-S. NGC graded
MS-64. Toned with ample light gold on both sides with a very colorful area
above Liberty's cap with blazing blues and reds there. Another toned delight.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 2436
1881-S. MS-63.
Deep red, green and gold from an original bag on the obverse covering about
two thirds of the coin, with the area from Liberty's ear down still white (from
where another coin covered this portion). The reverse is white. Minor handling
marks, and quite beautiful for the intensity of the colors.
Estimated Value
$150-200.
Lot 2437
1881-S. This roll
grades Brilliant Uncirculated. All the coins are nice in this one, several
are prooflike. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 2438
1882 (5 pieces) and 1883.
This group grades Uncirculated or better. All are toned, and the
1883 is especially nice with blue at the edge, and gold elsewhere. Lot of 6
coins.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Lot 2439
1882-CC. PCGS
graded MS-66. Gleaming white luster on the obverse, with a hint of gold
toning on the upper left reverse. Well struck and scarce this nice.
Estimated Value $750-850.
Lot 2440
1882-CC. MS-63.
Here is a very nice coin for the grade, clean surfaces, good luster and a
nice strike.
Estimated Value $70-85.
Lot 2441
1882-CC. MS-63.
Flashy and bright, with a few traces of PVC which should be removed.
Estimated Value $70-85.
Lot 2442
1882-CC (2 pieces) and
1883-CC GSA black box dollars. These each grade MS-60+. Mounted in
the familiar black government boxes. Two are bright and untoned, while one of
the 1882-CC coins is toned with rich red and gold hues on the obverse. Lot of 3
coins.
Estimated Value $225-250.