2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 1

1798 1C Second Hair Style XF45 PCGS. S-170, High R.3. Most easily attributed by the arc die crack in the left obverse field. The surfaces are slightl

1799/8 1C AG3 ANACS. S-188, R.4. An affordable representative of this Guide Book overdate variety. The devices and most of the legends are fully legi

1802 1C 1/000 VF25 ANACS. S-228, R.2. The glossy maroon-brown patina is lighter on the devices than in the fields. Minor rim dings affect the denticl

1802 1C No Stems VF20 NGC. S-231, R.1. An early die state that does not have the die cracks that would later develop on both sides. The upper left re

1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction XF45 NGC. S-260, R.1. Sharply struck and only the slightest bit off-center with chocolate-brown patina. Close exam

1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction--Corroded--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. S-258, R.1. This Cent has a Sheldon variety that is readily attributable d

1805 1C XF45 ANACS. S-269, R.1. Struck from a heavily clashed obverse die. A small clip (as struck) at 5 o'clock on the obverse does not impact...

1805 1C AU58 NGC. S-267, R.1. The most commonly seen "Blunt 1" variety, with a flat top 1 in the date and a flush right fraction bar on th...

1805 1C MS62 Red and Brown Uncertified. S-269, R.1. When last offered as lot 5759 in our Cleveland ANA National Money Sale (3/97), this coin was house

1806 1C AU50 PCGS. Ex: Benson. S-270, the only known dies, R.1. Sharply struck on the obverse with the usually seen weakness on the reverse wreath. S

1809 1C--Corroded--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. S-280, R.2. The dark purple surfaces are minutely granular. There is a hint of lighter olive color in

1812 1C Small Date--Corroded--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. S-288, R.2. Uniformly dark steel-brown surfaces have no unduly bothersome features other t

1818 1C AU58 PCGS, this is an attractive coin for the grade with well blended orange and medium brown colors; 1833 AU58 ANACS, both sides are glossy i

1820 1C Large Date MS66 Brown NGC. Sharply struck, except on the obverse stars, the surfaces are dark and glossy with no mentionable marks on either

1820 1C Small Date MS64 Brown NGC. N-15, R.1. Strong evidence of underlying Mint red can be seen throughout. The lack of peripheral die breaks on the

1820/19 1C MS65 Brown NGC. Ex: Norweb Small Overdate, N-3, R.2. Glossy medium brown surfaces with remnants of faded red color in the areas surrounding

1824 1C MS65 Brown NGC. Ex: Norweb Divided Date, N-3, R.2. A glistening Uncirculated representative that displays full Mint luster and excellent sharp

1826 1C MS65 Brown NGC. Close Date. N-6, Low R.2. Well struck from an earlier state of the dies, with faded coppery-brown color in the recessed areas.

1827 1C MS63 Brown NGC. N-5, R.2. Reddish-brown in color with violet patina in the center of the reverse. The luster is modest and the strike is very

1828 1C Large Narrow Date AU53 PCGS. N-2, R.2. The glossy chocolate-brown patina is slightly darker on the upper reverse. The reverse is pleasingly s

1829 1C Large Letters AU58 PCGS. N-2, Low R.2. An attractive, richly detailed Large Cent with glossy purple-brown patina. The surfaces are especially

1831 1C Large Letters MS66 Brown NGC. Ex: Sheldon N-10, R.3. An intermediate die state with a light die crack from the first S in STATES, into the wre

1832 1C Large Letters MS64 Brown NGC. N-3, R.1. A very good strike with sharp centers and only a few obverse stars not fully developed. The chestnut-

1833 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-1, R.2. The glossy purple-brown surfaces are surprisingly well preserved. A very good strike with sharp details on the port

1834 1C Large 8 Large Stars Medium Letters XF40 NGC. N-5, High R.5. Alternately medium and dark brown in color with pleasing surfaces. The details ar

1834 1C Large 8 & Stars, Large Letters AU55 NGC. N-6, R.3. Deep steel-brown color with subtle coppery undertones. Peripheral die cracks on the o...

1834 1C Small 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters MS66 Brown NGC. N-2, R.1. An especially bold striking with diagnostic die cracks connecting the periphera

1837 1C Head of 1838 MS62 Brown PCGS. This BU example is free of mentionable abrasions with a richly toned, copper-brown appearance. A nice coin fore

1837 1C Medium Letters MS60 Brown ANACS. The surfaces display antique-gold and glossy-brown patina over well centered and boldly detailed features. S

1838 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-9, R.3. An earlier die state without the rim break under the date. Medium brown surfaces have a smooth, almost glassy appear

1838 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-10, R.1. Light purple-brown in color, but with a pleasing amount of original mint luster in protected areas. Well struck wit

1839 1C Booby Head MS66 Brown NGC. N-5, R.3. Pristine chocolate-brown surfaces maintain glimmers of faded red about the peripheral devices and, as is

1839 1C Type of 1840 MS63 Brown NGC. N-8, R.1. Four somewhat different effigies of Liberty were used in 1839. This Cent is an example of the 'P...

1847 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. The glossy chocolate-brown surfaces are pleasing. Well struck in the centers, with a few obverse stars not fully detailed. T

1847 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-3, R.3. Well struck with pleasing chocolate-brown patina. Traces of the original red color occasionally outline Liberty&#...

1848 1C MS62 Brown ANACS. N-41. The otherwise chocolate-brown patina assumes a somewhat brighter, cherry-red sheen on the obverse. Well defined in all

1848 1C MS64 Brown NGC. N-17, High R.1. The strike is good with sharp details in the portrait, but a pair of stars lack centril details, as struck. T

1848 1C MS64 Brown NGC. N-20, R.3. Reddish purple-brown in color with moderate luster and pleasing surfaces. The 48 in the date has been repunched. T

1848 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-6, R.1. The grape-purple patina has ample hints of the original crimson luster. A well struck Cent with a legendary pedigre

1848 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. N-20, R.3. Orange luster glows on much of the obverse and dominates the reverse. Well struck with smooth, well-preser

1849 1C MS62 Brown NGC. N-27, High R.4. Glossy chocolate-brown in color with moderate luster. The strike is very good, although a few stars are not s

1849 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-2, R.2. Dark chocolate-brown with glossy, nearly pristine surfaces. A very good strike with just a couple of stars not full

1851 1C MS66 Brown NGC. N-7, R.1. The obverse is particularly glossy and both sides display virtually no signs of contact, with ample original red sti

1851 1C MS66 Brown NGC. N-38, R.1. Much of the pristine surfaces has mellowed to a pleasing lilac-brown, while small areas about the devices retain a

1851 1C MS66 Brown NGC. N-6, R.1. An evenly mellowed example that comes very well detailed across the central devices and is essentially carbon-free.

1853 1C MS65 Brown NGC. A sharp strike is seen on the medium brown surfaces. There are no marks of note, however, a small indention is noted at 11 ...

1854 1C MS66 Brown NGC. N-12, R.2. Impeccable lilac-brown surfaces have the normal peripheral softness and display flashes of bright orange color on t

1854 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. Okay look, we have this one consignor whose coins are really close to the next grade level, color designation, or stri

1855 1C Upright 5s MS65 Brown NGC. N-12, R.1. Despite the holder designation, subdued original orange luster makes guest appearances and is especiall

1855 1C Upright 5s MS66 Brown NGC. Nicely lustrous with olive-green and purple-brown patina. The strike is very good, with the centers sharp and just