2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 3

1859 S$1 PR64 PCGS. It is doubtful that all 800 proofs struck in this year were actually distributed. The number of pieces graded indicates that quite

1870 S$1 PR60 Artificial Toning Uncertified. Fully defined with a knife-like rim, the surfaces are deeply toned in curious charcoal and antique-coppe

1871 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. Proof, Net PR58. A scuff mark in the right obverse field is more distracting than an old and relatively inoffensive cleanin

1872 S$1--Damaged--ANACS. Proof, Net PR55. What appears to be an aborted puncture attempt is visible between stars 12 and 13, and there is an overall

1873-S T$1--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60. Faint lemon-gold color with the surfaces otherwise brilliant. Lightly cleaned, with a few more hai

1875 T$1 MS62 NGC. Rich golden-brown patina with deeper violet and sea-green color at the borders. The strike is very good, but the luster is subdued

1875-CC T$1 MS62 NGC. Well struck with flashy luster. Golden-brown and violet patina at the borders frames the brilliant centers. The fields have mod

1875-S T$1 PCGS MS61. The dusky brown patina partly subdues the full mint luster. Typically struck but with surfaces that are well preserved for the

1875-S T$1 MS62 PCGS. Lightly toned with speckles of tan-brown and grape-purple patina. The strike is very good, with a trace of weakness only on the

1876-S T$1 MS61 ANACS. Milky-brown patina with russet color at the peripheries. The strike is very good, but the luster is subdued. The surfaces are