2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 1

1856-O 10C Medium O MS65 ANACS. Most likely the same coin from our 1996 Santa Clara Bullet Sale, where it was described as, "Lustrous and nearl...

1858 10C MS65 PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint produced a respectable total of 1.5 million Dimes in 1858, and, while this issue is relatively obtainable in

1862 10C MS63 NGC. Dusky cinnamon-brown and blue toning covers most of the obverse while it is confined to the periphery on the reverse. Important n

1865 10C MS65 NGC. Satiny mint frost with a slight golden tint and. The obverse has noticeable die clashing and the strike is stronger than any Mint S

1871-CC 10C--Damaged, Bent--ANACS. Fine Details, Net AG3. An extremely rare date, with a mintage of 20,100 pieces, only a fraction of which have surv

1873 10C Arrows MS65 PCGS. The obverse is satiny with the slightest blush of apricot color on the right side, while prooflike luster is seen over unto

1875 10C MS66 PCGS. Lustrous with a good strike and speckles of pastel yellow-tan patina. A virtually unimprovable Gem. Population: 20 in 66, 2 finer

1875-S 10C Mintmark Below Bow MS65 PCGS. Brilliant and lustrous, with exceedingly well preserved surfaces. The reverse has an average strike, while t

1884-S 10C MS66 PCGS. Frosty white with noticeable reflectivity and surfaces devoid of all but the most trivial marks. A much scarcer date and the fir

1886 10C MS65 PCGS. Great luster radiates from beneath moderately dark steel-violet and blue toning that is noticeably more colorful on the reverse.

1886-S 10C MS67 PCGS. Nearly brilliant, with just a hint of gold and russet colors. Well struck with magnificent luster and an essentially pristine re

1887-S 10C MS65 NGC. Richly variegated gold, green, and russet patina swirls about the surfaces. Well struck with modest luster. There are a few mino

1890 10C MS66 NGC. The ice-white surfaces are fully frosted with an uncommonly bold strike for the type. This well preserved Gem would fit nicely int

1859 10C PR63 PCGS. The bright mirrored fields have vivid gold, violet, and aqua-blue patina. The strike is very sharp. There is a small lamination i

1859 10C PR66 NGC. Mostly brilliant with a glittering, watery sheen over both sides and a fair degree of contrast with the devices. Final year of the

1860 10C PR64 PCGS. The underlying reflectivity of this Choice specimen is deflected, but hardly subdued by a layer of gunmetal-gray toning. Importa

1872 10C PR64 PCGS. The bright and reflective mirrored fields have vivid yellow, orange, and violet colors. A good strike, although the upper right w

1874 10C Arrows PR64 PCGS. Very lightly toned and deeply mirrored, there is just the slightest evidence of hairlining evident with magnification. A p

1878 10C PR63 PCGS. The original golden-brown patina has iridescent blue-green color at the peripheries. The strike is needle sharp and the coin has

1881 10C PR65 NGC. Delicate tan and lilac-gray shades compete for dominance on both sides of this fully brought up specimen. The sparkling proof qual

1881 10C PR65 PCGS. Proponents of originality will surely appreciate this fully struck and smooth Gem. Rich lavender-charcoal and electric-blue tonin

1881 10C PR65 NGC. A flashy, deeply mirrored proof that shows a considerable amount of mint frost on the devices, which produces considerable contras

1881 10C PR66 Cameo NGC. An attractive stone-white Gem with a good strike and well preserved surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1882 10C PR65 PCGS. Smoky-gray patina overlays both sides with the reflective qualities most readily evident in the center of the reverse. As befits

1886 10C PR64 PCGS. Deeply mirrored, each side is covered with light, even golden toning. Curiously weak on the head of Liberty. Important notice: W

1888 10C PR65 PCGS. Vividly toned with sea-green, rose, and emerald-blue patina. Well struck, but some details of Liberty's flank and the lower...

1894-O 10C AU55 PCGS. Originally toned in shades of russet and charcoal, with lighter color at the centers. Well struck with nearly complete luster a

1897 10C--Repunched Date--AU55 PCGS. Light rubbing on the highpoints with essentially full luster. Significant doubling to the left of 189 of the date

1898 10C MS65 PCGS. An original, razor sharp Gem that is coated in steel-gray, olive, and coppery-orange toning. Population: 36 in 65, 12 finer (11/0

1899-O 10C MS63 ANACS. The gold, green, violet and russet patina frames the brilliant centers. Typically struck with modest luster. There is a short

1901 10C MS66 PCGS. Mottled gold and russet toning with nice definition and few imperfections. Only two pieces have been certified finer by NGC and P

1901-O 10C MS64 NGC. Many O-mint Barber Dimes are scarce to rare in the finer Mint State grades, and the '01-O is no exception. This near-Gem i...

1901-O 10C MS65 PCGS. A satiny-white Gem, with excellent details that are nicely stamped onto milky white surfaces.. The scarcity of New Orleans Mint

1903-S 10C MS66 PCGS. Last sold as lot 5728 in our 2001 ANA Sale, where it was described as, "The '03-S is always in demand by collectors b...

1906-D 10C MS64 ANACS. Brilliant with golden-brown peripheral toning. Sharply struck. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate

1906-D 10C MS65 PCGS. The surfaces are toned in medium gray shades over which streaks of lavender-charcoal and orange-gold patina have developed. Thi

1909 10C MS65 NGC. A brilliant, lustrous and well struck Gem that has a pristine cheek and outstanding eye appeal. The upper reverse has prominent di

1909-D 10C MS64 ANACS. Deep, multicolored toning radiates outward on each side. Sharply struck. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at

1911 10C MS65 NGC. Brilliant and highly lustrous with a complete strike throughout. Just a lovely type coin. Important notice: We expect to be aucti

1911-D 10C MS65 PCGS. Speckles of golden-russet patina especially congregate at the borders. Sharply struck, lustrous, and well preserved. An irrefut

1912-S 10C MS65 PCGS. The speckles of tan-brown and russet patina are more vivid on the reverse. The mintmark is repunched, with portions of a second

1916 10C MS66 NGC. Cobalt-blue and steel-gray patina dominates this coin's outward appearance, but areas of near-brilliance are also noted, par...

1893 10C PR66 NGC. Gorgeously toned with honey-gold centers that give way to bands of gold, orange, and electric-blue peripheral patina. A well struc

1894 10C PR65 NGC. Flashy and deeply reflective, the brilliant centers are framed by a wide trimming of golden-russet toning around the margins. Imp

1898 10C PR67 ICG. Deeply mirrored and very attractively toned with just a couple of microscopic contact marks. Obviously original and a very desirab

1898 10C PR65 Cameo PCGS. A hint of golden-russet peripheral toning with superb eye appeal and sharply impressed devices. Important notice: We expec

1902 10C PR64 PCGS. Deep emerald-green and golden toning covers each side of this deeply reflective proof type coin. Important notice: We expect to

1908 10C PR65 NGC. Deeply mirrored and brilliant throughout with slight cameo contrast between the fields and devices. There are a few planchet lamin

1909 10C PR65 PCGS. Well struck with speckled russet patina that is more predominant on the reverse. The centers of both sides have numerous raised l

1916 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. This is a lovely first-year example with mostly silver-white, matte textured surfaces and dappled orange-russet periph