The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14
Lot 3515
1901. NGC graded
MS-64. Boldly struck and well preserved.
Estimated Value $550-600.
Lot 3516
1902. PCGS graded
MS-64. Fully struck by the dies and boasting ample mint bloom and luster.
Perfect for the type collector who demands quality, a full strike and clean
surfaces.
Estimated Value $600-650.
Lot 3517
1902. NGC graded
MS-63. Hazy luster and well struck.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 3518
1902. NGC graded
MS-62. Bright luster and a few minor hairlines which account for the grade.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 3519
1903. NGC graded
MS-65. Boldly struck throughout, with excellent mint color and very clean
surfaces. A gem by any standards.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,100.
Lot 3520
1903. NGC graded
MS-64. Bright and lustrous, with decent surfaces and we note a couple of
very small specks on the reverse, both on or near the eagle. Well struck and
preserved, with minimal handling marks.
Estimated Value $550-600.
Lot 3521
1903. NGC graded
MS-64. Problem free surfaces and well struck by the dies.
Estimated
Value $525-575.
Lot 3522
1903. NGC graded
MS-63. Sharply struck by the dies, and overlayed with a coppery gold hue.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 3523
1903. PCGS graded
MS-63. Decent surfaces for this choice grade.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 3524
1903. PCGS graded
MS-62. Good luster and color, but we see a few tiny ticks on Liberty's face
which probably account for the moderate grade.
Estimated Value $275-300.
Lot 3525
1904. PCGS graded
MS-64. Lovely color and luster on both the obverse and reverse. A pristine
example.
Estimated Value $600-650.
Lot 3526
1904. NGC graded
MS-60. Bright luster and sharp, but we see some hairlines.
Estimated
Value $200-225.
Lot 3527
1905. PCGS graded
Proof 67. Ultimate quality for this date, there are only a few graded this
high with none higher by either PCGS or NGC. We note that PCGS in their
Population Report shows 3 graded as PR-67, and similar at NGC where their
Population Report shows 3 graded as PF-67, out of the original mintage of 144.
It is very likely that the combined population is lower than the reported 6
coins, as the two services are reporting over 200 proof coins graded from the
original mintage of 144, this caused by multiple submissions of coins between
the services. Struck in the all mirror finish which makes both the fields and
the devices reflective. Essentially perfect surfaces, aside from some very
microscopic planchet flakes, and identifiable by a tiny one just above the
eagle's beak between his nostrils and eye in the field. If you demand
perfection and ultimate quality, then take a look at this. In PCGS holder
number 6589904.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Lot 3528
1905. PCGS graded
MS-65. This coin is the definition of a gem, lovely coppery color, blazing
luster and totally sharp throughout.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,100.
Lot 3529
1905. NGC graded
MS-64. Good color and strike, with just a few ticks from gem.
Estimated
Value $550-600.
Lot 3530
1905. PCGS graded
MS-64. In an old green insert PCGS holder, this one has light haze and a
trace of hairlines, but nice eye appeal on luster. A sharp strike, and one for
the type collector or investor.
Estimated Value $550-600.
Lot 3531
1905. MS-63 or
better. Glowing luster and well struck, with no surface problems and
virtually no signs of contact. Certain to be graded soon after this sale.
Estimated Value $450-550.
Lot 3532
1906. NGC graded
Proof 66 Cameo. Absolutely gorgeous mint color and surfaces here. Rich
orange gold mirror fields polished to perfection by the dies, and maintained
with loving care ever since. The devices too, are well frosted by the dies,
including the stars and date as well as the lettering, enough so to earn the
coveted "cameo" designation from NGC. Of course the strike is perfect, with no
weak areas whatsoever. Proof mintage for the year was 160 coins, not many
considering a few have been spent or lost over the years, or otherwise
mishandled, chipping away at those available for collectors. Here is a high end
gem for the specialist. NGC has graded 15 this high, with just 3 graded higher
of the date, and in NGC holder #626602-001.
Estimated Value $12,000-15,000.
Lot 3533
1906. Proof 64.
A rare coin in proof, only 160 were struck and this one has been lightly
cleaned. We note some residue on Liberty's head mostly around her headband and
on the reverse arrows, and this could probably be removed by someone expert in
those matters. All proof gold is very rare, and this sale offers a good
selection for the collector. This one probably won't bring a king's ransom, but
still retains the proof gold allure.
Estimated Value $5,000-6,000.
Lot 3534
1906. PCGS graded
MS-64. Orange gold with a trace of haze over luster.
Estimated Value
$600-650.
Lot 3535
1906. PCGS graded
MS-63. Fully struck by the dies, with a delicate copper tone in the fields
over the luster. Appealing for the grade.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 3536
1907. Proof 62.
Minor hairlines from a higher grade, and this one boasts plenty of eye
appeal for the collector. From an old collection which has been off the market
for many years.
Estimated Value $2,200-2,500.
Lot 3537
1907. PCGS graded
MS-66. Outstanding color and surfaces for this date, with blazing luster.
In an older green insert PCGS holder, with a light layer of haze.
Estimated
Value $1,250-1,750.
Lot 3538
1907. PCGS graded
MS-65. Coppery gold toning over mint-fresh luster. Another well struck
example of the Coronet quarter eagle series. Super clean fields and surfaces,
keeping this one high in the gem class.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,100.
Lot 3539
1907. PCGS graded
MS-64. Bright, rich and golden luster on this specimen. Minimal ticks or
hairlines, keeping this one in the high end choice class.
Estimated Value
$550-600.