January 25-28, 2004, The Pre-Long Beach Coin & Currency Auction
Sale 23
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2398 1893. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. PQ. A pure white Gem. The obverse is nearly a Deep Cameo; the reverse is slightly less brilliant than the obverse, but is just as technically impressive. Estimated Value $1,500-1,600. |
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2399 1894. PCGS graded Proof 63. A delightfully choice proof specimen with delicate pale violet centers and blue iridescent borders. A total of 972 were made. In a 1st generation holder. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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2400 1894. Proof 63. Excellent cameo contrast with a faint film of light tone. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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2401 1894-O. PCGS graded MS-62. A well struck frosty mint specimen, brilliant white with a touch of natural tone about the extreme borders. In a 1st generation holder . Estimated Value $350-450. |
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2402 1895. MS-63. A boldly struck frosty white coin. Estimated Value $700-800. |
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2403 1896-O. PCGS graded MS-62. A nice bold obverse with areas of weakness on the reverse as made. All is frosty and lightly toned. A very scarce issue in strictly uncirculated condition. In an old green holder. Pop of 3 with 5 in MS-63, 7 in MS-64 and 3 in MS-65. Estimated Value $1,000-1,300. |
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2405 1897. NGC graded Proof 61. Platinum white in appearance and appears to be nicer than just a PR-61. A total of 731 proofs made. Estimated Value $325-375. |
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2406 1897. PCGS graded Proof 60. The surfaces over overlaid with uniform midnight blue iridescent toning on both sides. A total of 731 were made. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $325-350. |
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2407 1897. MS-60. A bold strike and lightly toned. Estimated Value $300-330. |
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2408 1898. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. A flashy, cameo Gem that will serve nicely in a high-grade type set. PCGS reports 5 Cameos at this grade level, 1 in PR-66, 2 in PR-67, and none higher. Estimated Value $2,200-2,700. |
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2409 1898. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Premium Quality. Heavy cameo contrast on both sides of this nearly pure white example. Very choice for the grade. PCGS reports only 9 Cameos in this grade and only 8 higher. Estimated Value $1,300-1,600. |
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2410 1899. NGC graded Proof 64 PQ. A gorgeous proof specimen with excellent cameo contrast. The centeres are golden with electric blue iridescence at the borders. A total of 846 were made. Certainly deserving of our Premium Quality designation. In an old holder. Estimated Value $800-900. |
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2411 1899. Brilliant Proof 60 Plus. An attractive proof specimen with irregular pastel toning on both sides. Estimated Value $350-400. |
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2412 1899. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck, brilliant and frosty. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $500-550. |
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2413 1900. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Boldly struck and elegantly toned. In a 1st generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $400-500. |
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2414 1902. NGC graded Proof 64. A cream and white brilliant proof example with pleasing cameo contrast. A total of 777 were made. In an old holder. Estimated Value $800-900. |
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2415 1903. NGC graded Proof 63. A totally brilliant white example with a touch of gold at the borders. A total of 755 made. In an old holder. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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2416 1904. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ. A spectacular and beautifully toned proof specimen. Liberty is highlighted in shades of light gold radiating outwards to hues of rose and terminating in electric blue. The reverse is similarly toned. The few faint hairlines visible under magnification appear to be on the 1st generation PCGS holder. A total of 670 were made. Estimated Value $800-900. |
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2417 1904. Proof 63. An attractive proof Barber with irregular light pastel toning. Estimated Value $450-550. |
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2418 1905. PCGS graded Proof 63. A brilliant proof example with full cameo contrast. The surfaces are silvery white with a film of mottled tone scattered about. A total of 727 were made. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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2419 1905. PCGS graded MS-65. A snow-white Gem, with drifts of creamy luster on both sides. Very nicely struck and fully detailed. A scarce date in MS-65 and almost impossible to find nicer. PCGS reports a mere 7 coins in this grade, 4 in MS-66, and only 2 in MS-67! Estimated Value $6,500-7,500. |
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2420 1906. PCGS graded Proof 63 PQ. A very choice brilliant proof example, pinkish-white in appearance with a minimum of faint hairlines visible only thru magnification. A total of 675 were made. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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2421 1907. MS-60. Mostly well struck, frosty with natural light mottled toning. Estimated Value $300-330. |
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2422 1907-D. AU-58. A brilliant specimen with just the faintest hint of friction on the cheek. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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2423 1908. PCGS graded Proof 63. A choice brilliant proof example and creamy white in appearance. A total of 545 made. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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2424 1908. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the finest examples graded of this date, PCGS in their Population Report note 5 graded this high, with only 1 graded finer (MS-67). Bright and well-struck, with a tinge of golden color on both sides. The true rarity of these Gems has been revealed over the years (thanks to the compilations created by the grading services), and they are now being rewarded with the impressive prices they deserve. Estimated Value $5,700-6,200. |
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2425 1908-D. MS-62. Well struck, bright and frosty. Estimated Value $325-375. |
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2426 1909. PCGS graded Proof 63. A glittering brilliant proof specimen with excellent cameo contrast. Delicate golden peripheral toning adds to its appeal. A total of 650 proofs made. In a 2nd generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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2427 1909. AGS graded MS-64. Well struck, frosty and untoned. Our grade is MS-60 plus. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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2428 1909. AU-58. Barely the slightest evidence of friction, all lightly toned. Estimated Value $220-250. |
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2430 1910. PCGS graded MS-63. A well struck example, nice and frosty white with light toning. A truly scarce date in choice uncirculated condition. Pop of 17 with 29 in MS-64, 15 in MS-65 and 1 in MS-66. Estimated Value $850-1,000. |
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2431 1911. PCGS graded MS-62. Mostly well struck, frosty and very lightly toned. In a 1st generation holder. Estimated Value $340-360. |
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2432 1912. PCGS graded Proof 65. Impressive rainbow toning on both sides, with the reverse color being nothing short of monstrous. MS-67 eye appeal! Estimated Value $2,300-2,600. |
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2433 1912. PCGS graded Proof 61. Premium Quality. Housed in one of the smaller, first-generation PCGS holders (generally perceived as being more conservatively graded than their later counterparts). Some minor obverse hairlines. The reverse is particularly choice and actually presents some nice cameo contrast. Estimated Value $350-400. |
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2434 1912. PCGS graded Proof 61. A glittering white brilliant proof specimen. A total of 700 proofs made. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $330-360. |
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2435 1912. MS-60 Plus. A decent strike, nice and frosty and lightly toned. Estimated Value $300-350. |
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2436 1913. PCGS graded Proof 62. An intensely brilliant proof specimen, creamy-white in appearance, with nice cameo effect contrast. A total of 627 proofs made. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $375-400. |
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2437 1913-D. NGC graded MS-62. The frosty mint surfaces are overlaid with natural mottled russet toning. In an old holder. Estimated Value $300-350. |
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2438 1913-S. PCGS graded MS-65. PQ. Toned in a blush of lilac pastels. Housed in an older-generation, green-label holder (a signal to knowledgeable buyers of a possible upgrade). PCGS reports 14 in this grade and 3 higher (all in MS-66). Estimated Value $4,200-4,600. |
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2439 1914. Brilliant Proof 60 Plus. Irregular mottled toning, particularly on the reverse. This coin might benefit from a proper dipping. With a mintage of 380, this ranks as the lowest mintage proof in the series. Estimated Value $350-400. |
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2440 1915. PCGS graded Proof 62. A gorgeous proof specimen, deeply toned with a full spectrum of colors. Scarce low mintage date with a total of 450 proofs struck thus ranking as second lowest in mintage. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $400-450. |
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2441 1915-D. PCGS graded MS-66. Amazing lilac toning bordered by flecks of orange-gold and sea-green iridescence. Tied for the finest graded at PCGS, where they report only ten examples in this grade and none finer. Color photo. Estimated Value $3,000-3,300. |
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2442 1915-D. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and frosty white on both sides. An outstanding gem example for this date. Pop of 28 with 9 higher, all MS-66. Estimated Value $1,900-2,100. |
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2443 1915-D. MS-61. A trifle softly struck, still nice and frosty throughout. Estimated Value $300-330. |
