2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 1

1878 3CN PR66 PCGS. Superior quality for this proof-only issue, being mostly untoned with clean fields and lightly frosted devices. Important notice

1880 3CN PR66 PCGS. The golden flash of the mirrored fields is slightly subdued by an original, variegated lilac patina. Sharply struck with uncommon

1882 3CN PR66 PCGS. Well struck and immaculately preserved with gold-tinged mirrored fields that have a dusting of tan-brown patina. Important notic

1883 3CN PR67 PCGS. Expertly struck with lilac-gray surfaces. The obverse field has a pair of tiny lint marks (as struck), otherwise the surfaces are

1883 3CN PR67 ICG. Beautiful, untoned, deep mirror surfaces with bold devices only a couple of tiny flaws visible under magnification. Important not

1885 3CN PR65 NGC. Well defined with deeply mirrored fields and a spray of golden toning. There is a notable obverse spot by Liberty's lips. I...

1866 5C Rays MS65 NGC. Lightly toned with a blush of golden-brown color. Lustrous and well struck with an especially near-pristine obverse. Both side

1869 5C MS65 PCGS. Bright steel-gray in color with flecks of lavender patina. Typically struck with excellent luster and uncommonly abrasion-free sur

1880 5C AU55 PCGS. Nicely defined with light gray patina. The lowest mintage (16,000) business strike issue of the Shield nickel series. Population:

1883 5C MS65 NGC. The attractive grape-purple patina is interrupted by golden-brown color on the reverse. Lustrous with a sharp strike on the reverse