The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14

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Proof Sets

Lot 2680 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1906. Indian Cent. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. One of the finest graded of the date, glowing red in color with flashy yellow gold on the lower reverse. PCGS has graded only 13 this high, with 4 graded higher of the date.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

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1906. Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66. Blazing white in color with just a trace of haze. PCGS has graded 39 this high, with 13 higher.
Estimated Value $500-UP.

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1906. Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Stunning deep blue and gold toning on both sides, and fully struck as expected for the grade. PCGS has graded 20 this high, with 10 higher.
Estimated Value $1,200-UP.

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1906. Barber Quarter. PCGS graded Proof 66. Deep blue and gold toning and perfectly matched to the other 1906 coins offered in this small group. PCGS has graded 26 this high with 18 higher.
Estimated Value $1,800-UP.

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1906. Barber Half dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Mottled gold and blue toning and well matched to the balance of this set offered herein. Fully struck and superb. PCGS has graded 19 this high with 13 higher.
Estimated Value $2,700-UP.

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1913 Lincoln Cent. NGC graded Proof 66 Red. A glowing red example of this early proof Lincoln. The surfaces are pristine and show virtually no signs of handling. We see a few faint streaks but no problem spots or other value impairing detriments. The reverse has fiery red color that is especially lovely around the periphery. Only 2,848 struck in Proof, and of these NGC has graded 8 as PF-66 Red, with just 4 higher.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.

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1913. Buffalo Nickel, Type 1. NGC graded Proof 66. A single year type coin that was struck in very limited quantities (1,520). Many of these were mishandled or even spent soon after issue. To locate a gem is a challenge, and to find one this nice quite difficult. NGC has graded only 79 this high, with 20 graded higher, all PF-67. The surfaces are free of spots or other marks, and the strike is quite sharp, as expected. No signs of toning on this example.
Estimated Value $1,800-2,200.

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1913. Buffalo nickel. Type 2. NGC graded Proof 67. One of the very finest graded of this important first year of issue (type II). The strike is nearly perfect, and we note a trace of bluish toning on the obverse, and a rich golden sunset on the reverse. Of course the surfaces are mark and spot free, and this one appears to have scarcely been touched since the day it was coined. NGC has graded only 23 this high, with just 2 higher.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.

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1913 Barber dime. NGC graded Proof 66. Pristine surfaces on this proof, we note irregular gray and gold toning, with a dollop of color right by Liberty's mouth and nose in the field, on the reverse there is irregular blue and gold colors through the wreath. The mirror fields are undiminished and this coin is apparently from a 1913 proof set, which is offered by denomination throughout this catalog. NGC has graded 13 as PF-66, with 10 graded higher.
Estimated Value $1,100-1,300.

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1913 Barber Quarter dollar. NGC graded Proof 66. Intense blue and reddish gold on the obverse, with a broken fingerprint in the left field and on Liberty, but the colors are very lively on this one. The reverse is similar, with blazing blue throughout, and well mirrored fields offset the devices. As nice as these are usually found, and far more appealing if you love colorful toned coins. NGC has graded 32 this high, with 21 higher in grades all the way up to PF-69.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.

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1913 Barber Half dollar. NGC graded Proof 67. One of the finest graded in proof, this coin boasts near perfect surfaces and irregular gold and blue toning with gray undertones on both sides. The strike is perfect and the coin is virtually without a flaw. NGC has graded on 10 this high, and we note 3 coins graded higher by that service. Well matched to the dime and cent also offered in this sale under their respective denominations.
Estimated Value $3,800-4,200.

Lot 2691
1954. A group of 18 Proof Sets. These sets were put away a long time ago, the coins are still in the original boxes, but have been placed in poly bags and wrapped in tissue paper. Some nice sets are included. Lot of 18 sets.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,600.

Lot 2692
1955. This proof set comes with the original Government box of issue, the coins are toned, especially the half dollar, which is bathed in deep bluish purple hues on the obverse, similar but less so on the reverse. The other issues have hazy toning. Lot of 5 coins and the box of issue.
Estimated Value $70-90.

Lot 2693
A complete Prestige Proof set collection 1983-1997. All 14 sets are included, one of each date (there were no sets issued in 1985), and all are housed in the original government box of issue. Lot of 14 proof sets.
Estimated Value $750-850.

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