BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 25, 2003--Superior Galleries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SPGR - News) announced today that prices realized from its Santa Clara Elite rare coin auction, held on November 21 and 22, 2003, exceeded $2.38 million.

Among the more hotly contested rarities, a superbly toned 1796 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar graded Un-circulated 55 garnered $41,400, while a 1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar graded Mint State 64 realized $40,250.

Collector coins performed well at this sale as an "Ordinary Wheatie" Lincoln Cent dated 1954-D realized $1,495. This particular specimen was graded MS-67 Red.

Key date Barber coinage continued its upward strength as a 1901-S Quarter Dollar graded Very Fine 30 realized $13,800. The popular Carson City coinage also showed continuing strength as an 1870-CC Seated Liberty Quarter Dollar brought $33,350 in spirited bidding.

Superior Galleries, Inc. is a publicly traded company, acting as a dealer and auctioneer in rare coins and other fine collectibles. The firm markets its products through its prestigious location in Beverly Hills, California and the company's web site at superiorgalleries.com.

Past sales performance may not be indicative of future results. No assurance is given that sales trends or our sales performance on behalf of consignors or customers will continue.

Contact:
Superior Galleries, Inc., Beverly Hills
Paul Biberkraut, 310-203-9855
paulb@sgbh.com