2002 July New York, NY Signature Sale - Day 3

1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS65 NGC.<p>This is the finest example certified of this rare hubbing variant. Fully struck throughout, the surfaces a...

1862 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS.<p>Ex: Bass. Formerly offered as lot 7692 in our 2001 Central States Sale, where it was described as, "Scarcer than...

1862/1 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC.<p>Discovered in 1962 by Aubrey Bebee, estimates of survivors vary from a high of 50 to a low of 15-20 pieces. The unde...

1862-S $2 1/2 VF20 ANACS.<p>With an original mintage of just 8,000 coins, this issue is rare in all grades and only 50 or so pieces are believ...

1866-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS.<p>The remaining mint luster is surprisingly extensive but somewhat subdued, and has a pale rose tint. The hair curls ...

1872-S $2 1/2 AU50 ICG.<p>Rich lemon and violet patina. The luster is bright and extensive. The centers are typically softly struck, but the s...

1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 MS65 NGC.<p>A lustrous and razor sharp Gem that has clean surfaces. While the mintage of 122,800 pieces is relatively high ...

1873-S $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS.<p>The '73-S is even more elusive than its low mintage of 27,000 pieces might indicate. This piece has rich, even ...

1879 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS.<p>The base of the 1 in the date is lightly repunched. The strike is razor sharp, and the rich golden-brown patina is at...

1881 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC.<p>The 1881 is a rare issue in the Coronet series with only 640 business strikes produced. A few dozen pieces survive tod...

1885 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC.<p>The 1885 is a low mintage, late-date rarity in the Quarter Eagle series with only 800 pieces produced. Most of the sur...

1887 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS.<p>A rather prooflike Quarter Eagle that has a few light abrasions in the fields. The cheek has excellent eye appeal. On...

1889 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS.<p>Well struck except for a hint of weakness on the lower left leg of the eagle. A lustrous near-Gem that has a hint of ...

1896 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS.<p>Fully struck with even color and subdued mint luster. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate ...

1897 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS.<p>A lustrous and exquisitely preserved Gem that has hues of beautiful lemon and rose color. A very impressive example t...

1898 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC.<p>A nice piece with good luster on the obverse. The number of noticeable abrasions is minimal with none that would appea...

1898 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS.<p>The centers have orange-red patina. A well struck Gem that has imposing luster and exquisitely preserved surfaces. On...

1899 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS.<p>Soft mint luster covers both sides of this fully struck, problem-free Gem. Just a lovely type coin. Important notice...

1901 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS.<p>A lustrous and brightly toned near-Gem that has a good strike and carefully preserved fields. While typically regarde...

1901 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC.<p>Sharply struck with bright mint luster and pale yellow-gold coloration. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning ...