2002 July New York, NY Signature Sale - Day 2

July 7, 1725 Lower Manhattan Deed.<p>This 17" x 27" sheepskin indent boldly signed by both John and Mary Deane, and it has its origi...

April 3, 1729 Lower Manhattan Deed.<p>This indenture measures 24" x 20" and was written on a sheet of sheepskin in a clear, bold cal...

January 25, 1732 Lower Manhattan Deed.<p>This indenture is somewhat smaller than the others, measuring 27" x 15". Again, it is writ...

February 12, 1750 Lower Manhattan Deed.<p>This huge two-page indenture measures 29"x24" for its larger page, and 29"x18" f...

May 1, 1798 Lower Manhattan Deed.<p>This indenture, which is written in clear, dark calligraphy, measures 27" x 21" and transfers pr...

June 2, 1809 Lower Manhattan Deed.<p>This three-page indenture measures 27"x22" for its larger page, 27"x12" for its small...

New York City Fire Department Gold Medal.<p>Produced by Tiffany & Co. for 25 Years of Faithful Service. Of unknown age, but probably 75+ y...

A pair of love tokens modified from U.<p>S. Dimes; 1861-S Dime AU50 Engraved Uncertified, "Fredrik" is skillfully engraved in cursiv...

1892-S 10C MS66 NGC.<p>Intricate detailing is present over both sides and the impeccably preserved surfaces are warmly toned in orange-rose an...

1893-S 10C MS64 NGC.<p>This is a satiny near-Gem whose untoned centers are framed by light brown iridescence. Important notice: We expect to ...

1895-S 10C MS60 ANACS.<p>A well struck and mildly prooflike Dime that has a few minor slide marks on the portrait. An attractive coin for the ...

1896 10C MS66 NGC.<p>This piece is toned with subtle iridescent blue and blazing orange patina throughout the coin. Nice luster and a full str...

1896-O 10C VF35 ANACS.<p>The borders have medium russet patina, while the centers are lilac-gray in color. LIBERTY is sharp, and the wheat hea...

1896-O 10C MS64 PCGS.<p>Like its similarly dated S-mint counterpart, the 1896-O Dime is a low mintage date (610,000 pieces produced) that was ...

1896-S 10C MS64 PCGS.<p>An orange-brown toning outlines the central devices of this extremely low mintage piece. A strong strike is evident on...

1896-S 10C MS65 PCGS.<p>The 1896-S started out as a low mintage issue with just 575,056 pieces produced. Since most coins entered circulation ...

1897 10C MS65 PCGS.<p>Frosted mint luster glows over each side unimpeded by the multiple layerings of rainbow iridescent toning that add even ...

1897 10C MS65 PCGS.<p>Each side is covered with slate-gray and cobalt-blue toning with coruscating mint frost shimmering beneath. Fully struck...

1897 10C MS66 PCGS.<p>Produced in staggering numbers for the era, the 1897 (10.8 million pieces struck) is among the more common Barber Dimes ...

1899-S 10C MS65 PCGS.<p>The 1899-S is a lower mintage (1.8 million pieces) issue and is also a noteworthy condition rarity that is particularl...

1900-S 10C MS65 PCGS.<p>Well-struck and reflective, this piece exhibits virtually no abrasions for the grade. A challenging issue to locate in...

1901 10C MS65 NGC.<p>A frosty finish with nice luster. A fully struck example of this high grade Dime. No abrasions are noticeable on this imp...

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

1903-S 10C MS62 ANACS.<p>A fully struck example that is somewhat muted under layers of olive-gray and charcoal toning. A scarcer S-mint Barber...

1904-S 10C--Cleaned--ANACS.<p>Unc Details, Net AU50. The yellow-green and grape-purple patina does not appear to be natural. A well struck coi...

1904-S 10C MS66 PCGS.<p>The '04-S is one of 14 issues in the Barber Dime series with a mintage figure of less than one million pieces: in ...

1906 10C MS65 PCGS.<p>A well struck Gem that has pastel lilac and green-gold colors. Lustrous and extremely well preserved. Population: 23 in ...

1906-D 10C MS65 NGC.<p>The present coin offers brilliant luster and a full strike throughout the piece. Population: 16 in 65, 5 finer (4/02). ...

1908 10C MS66 NGC.<p>Blazing luster, sharp strike and brilliant finish make this a gorgeous coin. Population: 7 in 66, 3 finer (4/02). Import...

1910 10C MS65 NGC.<p>A vibrant, satiny-white Gem with excellent luster and only a few incidental signs of contact. Important notice: We expec...

1910 10C MS66 PCGS.<p>Reflective luster broken by brown toning circling the rim of the reverse. Population: 12 in 6, 9 finer (5/02). Importan...

1911 10C MS65 PCGS.<p>Fully detailed beneath a dusting of greenish-gray patina that intensifies to russet about the obverse periphery. Import...

1911-S 10C MS66 PCGS.<p>A pristine example that is sharply detailed and overlaid in soft golden-orange toning, with an occasional flash of blu...

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

1913 10C--Cleaned--ANACS.<p>AU Details, Net XF45. The borders have abundant bright luster, but the centers are faintly hairlined. Lightly abra...

1913-S 10C MS66 NGC.<p>Raspberry-red and lime-green patina. No bagmarks are noticeable on this well struck piece. Population: 7 in 66, 1 finer...

1914-D 10C MS65 NGC.<p>Untoned with remarkably lustrous, satiny surfaces that leave little doubt about the Gem status of this eye appealing D-...

1914-D 10C MS65 PCGS.<p>A well struck and lustrous Gem that has dusky gold patina. Beautifully preserved, and surprisingly scarce. Population:...

1892 10C PR66 NGC.<p>This is a coin for the collector who loves toning. It has gray design elements contrasting against absolutely indigo-blue...

1895 10C PR66 NGC.<p>A razor sharp Gem that has rich lemon-gold patina on each side. A tiny planchet flaw (as struck) below the I in DIME. Die...

1896 10C PR66 NGC.<p>A Superb specimen that is enveloped in rich emerald-green and violet shades that in no way impede the underlying watery b...

1897 10C PR68 Cameo NGC.<p>An early proof delivery in this turn-of-the-century Dime series, the otherwise easily obtainable 1897 is not well r...

1899 10C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS.<p>This is a truly remarkable coin. Untoned with the exception of delicate golden rim iridescence, the surfaces ...

1899 10C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS.<p>A gorgeous Superb Gem that has a razor sharp strike and completely undisturbed mirrored fields. The frosty de...

1900 10C PR64 PCGS.<p>Attractive sea-green, violet, and gold patina. A well struck near-Gem that has pleasing surfaces. The reverse has a coup...

1901 10C PR65 NGC.<p>Watery surfaces are untoned and hairline-free, with an appreciable degree of contrast between the fields and the devices....

1901 10C PR66 Cameo PCGS.<p>Brilliant save for a blush of charcoal patina on the reverse at 9 o'clock. A beautiful, well struck Gem that h...

1903 10C PR65 NGC.<p>An all-brilliant Proof with uniformly deep, watery mirrors and an as struck appearance. Population: 29 in 65, 31 finer (4...

1905 10C PR66 Cameo PCGS.<p>A lightly toned Gem that has a razor-sharp strike and modest cameo contrast. The fields are remarkably smooth. A t...

1909 10C PR65 ANACS.<p>Pink and orange shades around the rim. A light brown spot has developed in front of the nose of Liberty. An amazingly s...

1911 10C PR65 NGC.<p>Remarkable orange and blue tone with a full strike and great state of preservation. Nice color. Important notice: We exp...

1915 10C PR67 PCGS.<p>A simply lovely proof, this coin belongs in a Superb Gem type set. The otherwise tan-gray toning scheme yields to mottle...

1916 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS.<p>The obverse is lightly toned, while the reverse has rich golden-brown and aqua-green patina. A highly lustrou...

1916-D 10C Good 4 ANACS.<p>This authentic, ANACS-certified example should fit nicely into a circulated date set of Mercury Dimes. Although wel...

1916-D 10C VF20 PCGS.<p>Slate-gray in color with a hint of charcoal patina that outlines the devices. Moderately worn, but the fasces and wing...

1916-D 10C AU55 ANACS.<p>A lightly toned and boldly detailed Dime that has a few wispy abrasions in the fields. Liberty has a hint of rub on t...

1916-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS.<p>A sharply struck and lustrous Gem that has blushes of light apricot patina. Beautifully preserved represent...

1917-S 10C MS66 PCGS.<p>Brilliant throughout with fine-grain, matte-like surfaces, there are no impairments on either side that are worthy of ...

1918 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC.<p>Variegated multicolored toning covers both sides of this lustrous, fully struck early P-mint. Important notic...

1918-S 10C MS64 NGC.<p>A brilliant, lustrous, and typically struck near-Gem that has a few wispy abrasions in the right reverse field. Import...

1918-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS.<p>The '18-S is one of the great strike rarities among Mercury Dimes from the San Francisco Mint. Few full...

1919-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS.<p>The 1919-D is a conditionally scarce issue that is particularly challenging when located with Full Bands de...

1919-S 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC.<p>Only the 1918-S rivals the 1919-S as the most challenging S-mint Mercury Dime to locate with Gem quality sur...

1920-D 10C MS66 PCGS.<p>The '20-D is a scarcer early D-mint Mercury Dime. This is a brilliant coin that has bright mint frost and exceptio...

1920-D 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS.<p>Ex: Kritzman. Not only are the sharpness and surface quality of this early strike rarity most impressive, b...

1921 10C XF40 ANACS.<p>Light gray in color with a hint of charcoal patina that outlines the devices. The legends have a suggestion of luster, ...

1921 10C XF40 PCGS.<p>Deep gray and charcoal toning with iridescent golden highlights. A nice circulated example of this key-date Philadelphia...

1921 10C XF45 ANACS.<p>Light green-gray patina fills the borders and frames the devices. There is a small planchet flaw (as struck) below the ...

1921 10C--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS.<p>AU Details, Net XF45. The portrait has a few very wispy hairlines, a minor scratch near the temple, and...

1921 10C AU58 NGC.<p>An attractive Borderline Uncirculated example that has light charcoal-gray, lavender, and green-gold patina. Lustrous for...

1921-D 10C VF35 PCGS.<p>The light violet and yellow-gray patina drips with originality. A lightly worn example that has a soft strike on the p...

1921-D 10C MS62 NGC.<p>Very well struck for this low mintage issue, indeed close to full bands detail, with splashes of violet toning across t...

1921-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS.<p>Fully reflective with no singularly distracting abrasions on the coin. A full strike. Important notice: We...

1924 10C MS66 Full Bands ICG.<p>Highly lustrous, each side has a considerable overlay of bright golden-brown patina with a dab of cobalt-blue ...

1924-D 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC.<p>The reverse has slight tan patina. Lustrous and immaculately preserved. The centers are well struck, with a ...

1924-S 10C MS64 Full Bands ICG.<p>A significant strike rarity among Mercury Dimes from the 1920s, Full Bands examples are difficult to locate ...

1925-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS.<p>The 1925-S (5.8 million pieces produced) is not a challenging coin to locate in most grades. This date, how...

1926-D 10C MS63 Full Bands ANACS.<p>The surfaces are nearly brilliant, with a hint of toning on either side. Well struck and remarkably mark-f...

1926-S 10C AU55 PCGS.<p>A yellow-green tint circles the rim on this semi-key date. Slight wear is noticeable on the highpoints, especially on ...

1926-S 10C MS64 Full Bands ANACS.<p>A lustrous, well struck Mercury Dime with lilac and champagne toning on each side. This S-mint issue is ex...

1927-D 10C MS65 PCGS.<p>Fully brilliant and well struck, with only a few tiny abrasions that are present under high power magnification. A lov...

1927-D 10C MS62 Full Bands ANACS.<p>Fully brilliant and with very few noticeable abrasions, but with slightly subdued luster that limits the g...

1928 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS.<p>A brilliant Superb Gem that has a razor sharp strike. Lustrous and essentially pristine. While the 1928 Dime ...

1928-S 10C MS66 PCGS.<p>A brilliant, frosty Gem with no visible imperfections. The strike is typical for the issue. Important notice: We expe...

1928-S 10C MS66 Full Bands ICG.<p>A green-yellow color especially on the reverse. A seemingly flawless piece. Important notice: We expect to ...

1929-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS.<p>Among early D-mint Mercury Dimes, the 1929-D is one of the more available issues in high grades. That said,...

1930 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS.<p>Lightly streaked with yellow-green patina. A well struck and highly lustrous Gem. Essentially pristine aside ...

1930-S 10C MS64 PCGS.<p>A sharply struck Gem that comes tantalizingly close to the Full Bands designation. Lustrous and well preserved with fa...

1930-S 10C MS66 PCGS.<p>A lovely and lustrous Gem that has light lemon patina. Well struck with pleasing surfaces. The bands come very close t...

1931 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS.<p>Pleasing sea-green and tan-gold patina. A lustrous Gem that has exquisite surfaces and a very good strike. I...

1931 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS.<p>A sharply struck Gem that has faint lemon-brown patina. Lustrous and exquisitely preserved. Although more tha...

1931 10C MS67 Full Bands ICG.<p>Beautiful crimson-russet toning envelops both sides in a more or less mottled fashion. The surfaces are richly...

1931-D 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS.<p>A well struck and lustrous Gem that has milky yellow-gray patina. Impressively preserved and attractive. I...

1931-D 10C MS67 Full Bands ICG.<p>The details are fully impressed and the surfaces essentially mark-free with mottled golden-russet and blue-g...

1931-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS.<p>Light, iridescent pink and gold toning is present on each side. The luster is a little soft, otherwise a Ge...

1934 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS.<p>Richly and beautifully toned, copper-russet toning overlays the lower and left peripheries with some mottled ...

1938-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS.<p>An untoned Superb Gem with excellent luster and surfaces that are free from all but the most trivial luster...

1938-S 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC.<p>This Condition Census Mercury Dime from the San Francisco Mint is devoid of grade-limiting abrasions. There ...

1939 10C MS68 PCGS.<p>Well struck except for the central bands. A lustrous lemon-tinged Superb Gem that has virtually pristine fields. A faint...

1940 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS.<p>A flashy, fully struck, and thoroughly Superb Mercury Dime that would make an excellent type coin. Important...