2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 1

1838-O H10C No Stars MS62 PCGS. By far the scarcer of two No Stars Half Dime issues and, more importantly, the first Half Dime issue struck at the New

1843 H10C MS64 NGC. Well struck with deep lavender patina that somewhat subdues the luster. A very well preserved coin. The 184 in the date is obviou

1849/6 H10C MS65 NGC. In 1846, five obverse dies were prepared for usage in the New Orleans mint. However, these dies were not used and were subsequen

1853 H10C Arrows MS64 PCGS. Pure white and well defined with die clashes on both the obverse and reverse. A near-Gem example of this popular three-ye

1858 H10C MS65 NGC. The surfaces are brilliant and the fields have a semi-prooflike sheen that is most appealing. Sharply struck and problem-free, th

1860 H10C MS66 PCGS. This frosty finished example glows modestly in the fields in the absence of only the lightest, mottled, tan tinged iridescence.

1868-S H10C MS62 PCGS. Often overlooked as an issue, only 280,000 pieces were struck and high grade examples can be elusive. On this piece, the light

1859 H10C PR63 PCGS. Breen-3095. Sharply struck with bright lemon-gold patina. The fields have a few wispy handling marks. The date has been repunche

1860 H10C PR65 Cameo NGC. This glittering, reflective proof is typically well impressed with few distractions of any kind. Suggestions of pale gold i

1861 H10C PR63 PCGS. The brilliant centers are framed by cobalt-blue and maroon patina on the obverse, and golden-brown color on the reverse. Well st

1863 H10C PR64 PCGS. Vividly toned in shades of violet and green, with bright gold patina that lies beneath. Sharply struck with pleasing surfaces. T

1863 H10C PR65 NGC. A popular issue because of the scarcity of business strikes, this is a deeply mirrored proof that shows thick mint frost on the d

1873 H10C PR65 NGC. Dark purple and cobalt-blue patina, with lighter color on the Seated Liberty. Well struck with a small planchet flaw left of the

1873 H10C PR65 Cameo NGC. Well defined with light golden toning, frosted devices, and a few obverse die striations. Important notice: We expect to b

1829 10C Small 10C AU50 PCGS. JR-7, R.1. The lilac-gray surfaces have tiny specks of purple patina scattered across the reverse. Much of the original

1837 10C No Stars MS64 PCGS. Large Date. The 1837 Seated Dime premiered in 1837 with a delivery of 682,500 pieces. Like the similarly dated Half Dimes

1838 10C Large Stars MS65 NGC. A very well struck Gem, with rich original red-brown and aqua-green patina. The surfaces have no bothersome abrasions,

1842 10C MS65 NGC. The satin finished surfaces are overlaid in soft golden patina. This is a crisply impressed Gem with no outwardly distracting blem

1845 10C MS62 PCGS. Well struck with good luster and untoned surfaces. The right obverse field has a few wispy abrasions. The upper reverse has a tri

1850 10C MS65 PCGS. Well struck on the obverse with some weakness noted on the reverse wreath. The surfaces are bright, lustrous, and untoned with no