The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14
Lot 1988
1873. Closed 3.
PCGS graded Proof 64. Steel gray in color and quite pleasant for the
grade. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $225-275.
Lot 1989
1880. NGC graded
Proof 66. Nice color and surfaces that are totally problem free.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 1990
1881. SEGS graded
Proof 66. Gorgeous surfaces with just a hint of blue gold toning and
abundant mint bloom. A real sparkler that has no signs of handling or
hairlines, just a couple of minor planchet flakes on the left obverse near the
rim.
Estimated Value $450-550.
Lot 1991
1883. PCGS graded
Proof 66 Cameo. Excellent contrast between the mirror fields and frosted
devices, with only a few traces of age. Virtually untoned and well preserved.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 1992
1887. 7 over 6, FS-007.
ANACS graded MS-63. This is the scarce business strike version of
the overdate, and is quickly identifiable by the extension on the lower serif
of the 1 to the right, and the traces of the underdate 6 are visible below the
7. Clean surfaces and just a few slide marks on Liberty's cheek.
Estimated
Value $500-600.
Lot 1993
1888. NGC graded
Proof 67 Cameo. Nearly perfect in every way, without a trace of toning over
the mirror fields or deeply frosted devices. Exceptional quality.
Estimated
Value $800-900.
Lot 1994
1888. PCGS graded
MS-65. Bright on the obverse, with just a touch of gold toning splashed
onto the reverse. Nice for the grade.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 1995
1889. PCGS graded
Proof 66 Cameo. Brilliant white in color, with well frosted devices and
excellent mirror fields.
Estimated Value $600-700.