2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

1830 H10C AU58 PCGS. V-6, LM-8, R.1. The more common variety of two 'Dotted Date' varieties, so named for the small dot that precedes the ba...

1831 H10C MS62 ANACS. V-1, LM-6, R.1. A bright and sharply struck example with extensive luster and a hint of golden-brown color at the borders. A cou

1831 H10C MS65 NGC. V-3, LM-7, R.2. Among the more plentiful die marriages of the 1831 Half Dime, V-3 was also used to strike proofs. The present Gem

1832 H10C AU53 ANACS. V-5A, LM-8.4, R.3. Violet, lime-green, and golden-brown patina at the margins, while the centers are brilliant. There are a few

1832 H10C MS60 PCGS. V-9, LM-7, R.2. Deep, variegated toning covers both sides. Well struck. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the

1832 H10C MS63 NGC. V-8, LM-5, R.1. Well defined throughout, the centers are brilliant and outlined by deep russet and sea-green around the margins. I

1835 H10C Large Date, Large 5C MS65 PCGS. V-4, LM-7, R.3. The only variety with both a large date and a long flag on the 5 in 5C. The centers are not

1835 H10C Large Date, Small 5C MS65 PCGS. V-9, LM-6, R.2. Incorrectly attributed on the PCGS insert as a Large Date, Large 5C example. This originally

1835 H10C Small Date, Small 5C MS66 PCGS. V-7, LM-10, R.1. A highly lustrous example of this common variety. The surfaces are brilliant throughout and

1837 H10C No Stars MS65 NGC. Small Date. V-4. Although this is a date that often turns up as a Gem in our auctions, the No Stars remains one of the mo

1837 H10C No Stars MS66 NGC. Small Date. V-4. The finer of two 1837 V-4 Seated Half Dimes in this sale, this shimmering representative is untoned thro

1837 H10C No Stars MS66 NGC. Large Date. A richly toned example of this scarce and popular short-lived type. The obverse is struck from a later state

1838 H10C No Drapery MS66 NGC. First year of issue for the With Stars design. As an issue the 1838 is a common one, even in Uncirculated grades. Of co

1840 H10C No Drapery MS65 NGC. Lightly toned and lustrous with a needle-sharp strike. The right obverse field has a brief pinscratch, but the surfaces

1840 H10C Drapery MS64 PCGS. Deep green-gold and lavender patina. A sharply struck near-Gem with clean surfaces and modest luster. Much scarcer than t

1848 H10C MS62 ANACS. Medium Date. Rich lilac-gray and copper-gold patina. Well struck and carefully preserved with modest luster. A scarce issue in U

1849-O H10C XF45 ANACS. Bright gold, lavender, and navy-blue patina. The fields have a few trivial abrasions, but LIBERTY is bold. An elusive lower mi

1851-O H10C MS65 NGC. V-1. The New Orleans Mint's delivery of 860,000 Half Dimes in 1851 was achieved with two die marriages. On survivors of V-...

1853 H10C No Arrows MS65 NGC. This lustrous Gem bears a razor sharp strike. No visible abrasions are apparent under normal magnification, and the surf

1854 H10C Arrows Half Dime MS60 ANACS, lightly and evenly toned with clash marks in the fields; and a 1917 Dime MS63 Full Bands ANACS, lustrous with e

1858 H10C MS63 PCGS. Original steel-gray patina blankets the surfaces and is enhanced by splashes of blue and gold. Sufficient luster is visible benea

1859 H10C MS64 PCGS. With rich, original, antique-copper and apricot-orange toning, this sharply struck and generally smooth example has the eye appea

1860 H10C MS65 PCGS. The golden-brown and cobalt-blue patina is deepest at the borders. A razor-sharp Gem with good luster and impressive preservation

1860-O H10C MS66 NGC. A brilliant and intensely lustrous Gem with a bold strike and clean surfaces. A faint staple scratch above the bow is only menti

1861/0 H10C AU50 PCGS. A lightly toned and richly detailed example that has a minor abrasion above the LF in HALF. Although the 1861/O variety carries

1863 H10C MS67 NGC. The 1863 is another of the low mintage issues produced during the Civil War. Only 18,000 pieces were struck. However, it appears t

1864-S H10C MS65 NGC. Undoubtedly this piece is from the small hoard that surfaced in the early 1970s. The surfaces are covered with light rose toning

1867 H10C MS66 NGC. This coin is the business strike counterpart to the proof 1867 Half Dime from the Kaufman Collection that we are also offering in

1868 H10C MS64 NGC. This originally toned, predominantly dove-gray example is a survivor from an original mintage of just 89,200 pieces. There are spl

1871-S H10C MS64 PCGS. The surfaces of this lustrous half dime are shimmering with brilliant luster. Only a few faint surface abrasions can been seen

1859 H10C PR64 PCGS. A deeply toned example of this scarce, one-year type coin. The hollow-center stars and slightly modified figure of Liberty make t

1867 H10C PR63 PCGS. Surprisingly attractive for the grade, the fields are deeply mirrored and each side has light golden-brown toning. Important noti

1867 H10C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. V-2. The Philadelphia Mint prepared only two sets of dies for Half Dime production in 1867, both of which were use

1872 H10C PR65 PCGS. The golden-brown, powder-blue, and rose-violet patina is undeniably beautiful. Well struck aside from a small portion of the uppe

1803 10C--Rim Damaged--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. JR-3, R.4. Curiously, this R.4 example is the most "common" variety of the year. A ...

1809 10C VF20 ANACS. JR-1, R.4. The only known dies. Deep green-gold and cobalt-blue patina. The obverse has wispy slide marks. All legends are bold,

1820 10C Large 0 XF40 PCGS. JR-8, R.3. Surprisingly difficult to locate in XF, the JR reference states that the finest example known (in 1984) was an

1821 10C Small Date MS64 NGC. JR-9, R.2. Among die marriages of the 1821 Capped Bust Dime, JR-9 is fairly common. Survivors, however, are not as plent

1829 10C Medium 10C MS66 PCGS. JR-12, R.3. This originally preserved Gem is undoubtedly one of the finest extant examples of this scarce die marriage.

1830 10C Small 10C MS64 PCGS. JR-2, R.1. This is the most common die marriage of the 1830 Capped Bust Dime. Of course, no Bust Dime can rightly be con

1833 10C Last 3 High MS66 NGC. JR-5, R.1. As a date, the 1833 Capped Bust Dime is rather indistinct. The original mintage of 485,000 pieces is on par

1835 10C--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. JR-4, R.2. The JR reference notes that three proofs have been reported from these dies (as of 1984).

1835 10C AU55 ANACS. JR-9, R.2. Fancy 8 in date; second T in STATES low. Dusky lavender-gray and green-gold patina. A well struck example with subtle

1835 10C MS64 NGC. JR-1, R.1. Sharply struck with muted olive and rose toning over both obverse and reverse. This is one of the finest examples of thi

1836 10C MS65 NGC. JR-3, R.3. One of the finest examples known of this variety. The devices are fully struck and satiny with rich golden-rose centers

1837 10C No Stars MS66 NGC. Large Date. Repunched 7. Greer-102. A first-year issue that is always in demand among type collectors, the present lot off

1838-O 10C No Stars XF45 NGC. The 1838-O is a scarce date and is one of just two No Stars issues. It is also the first New Orleans mint issue, being s

1841 10C MS65 PCGS. Greer-101. The 184 in the date have been repunched north--the diagnostic feature of this die marriage. While the 1841 does not alw

1846 10C VF35 PCGS. As is the case with the better known 1846 Half Dime, the 1846 Dime is a major rarity within its denomination. Only 31,300 pieces w

1854 10C Arrows MS62 PCGS. The centers are untoned with golden patina around the margins. Marred by an obvious abrasion across the left (facing) arm o

1859 10C MS66 NGC. Formerly offered as lot 589 in our New York Bullet Sale, where it was described as, "A definite find for the Gem quality typ...

1872-CC 10C--Rims Filed, Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. One of the most difficult dates in the Seated dime series. The mintage was only 35,480

1873 10C Arrows MS65 NGC. First year of issue and an important condition rarity for the advanced type collector. The snow-white surfaces are highly lu

1873-CC 10C Arrows--Scratched--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. The upper portrait has a few bright slide marks that do not seem to be severe enough to

1876 10C MS65 NGC. Fully struck, each side exhibits bright mint luster with just a bit of light golden toning. An excellent type coin that appears to

1883 10C MS65 NGC. Fully struck and highly lustrous with very attractive, multicolored toning over each side. A solid Gem example and an excellent typ

1885 10C MS64 PCGS. A well struck and brilliant near-Gem with flashy luster and impressive surfaces. The reverse border has a heavy die crack (as made

1887 10C MS64 PCGS. Well struck with excellent mint luster, both sides are covered with rich teal-green toning that is encircled by golden around the

1889 10C MS66 PCGS. The borders have bands of aqua and golden-brown patina, while the centers are fully brilliant. A lustrous Gem that has immaculate

1890 10C MS64 PCGS. A lustrous and carefully preserved near-Gem that has light tan patina. The margins are not fully struck, but the centers are bold.

1891 10C MS65 PCGS. A brilliant, lustrous, and well struck Gem. A few small planchet flaws (as made) rest below the denomination. The reverse border h

1891 10C MS65 PCGS. This coin will not appeal to everyone, but those who recognize originality will appreciate the rich emerald-green, rose, and teal

1891 10C MS66 PCGS. Spectacular aqua, golden-brown, and rose-violet patina. A lustrous and mildly prooflike Gem with nearly pristine surfaces. While n

1891-O 10C MS66 NGC. Fully brilliant and well struck, this piece exhibits satiny luster that enhances the blemish-free surfaces. Among the finest surv

1860 10C PR66 Cameo NGC. Of the remaining proofs that were struck of this first-year issue very few could rival the sheer eye appeal of this high grad

1867 10C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Greer-101. It is truly the sign of a great sale when we can offer not only an 1867 Half Dime, but also an 1867 Dime

1871 10C PR65 NGC. A brilliant Gem that has definite (although undesignated) cameo contrast. Well struck except for the upper left portion of the wrea

1876 10C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Type I Reverse, the only known hub variety of the proof 1876 Dime, and the more common of the two known varieties o

1878 10C PR62 ANACS. The surfaces of this example are blanketed with deep violet, lilac, electric-blue, and golden-brown toning. As can be expected fo

1880 10C PR65 PCGS. From a technical standpoint, we can find little that would keep this deeply mirrored proof from grading even higher. When angled o

1880 10C PR65 Cameo NGC. Brilliant throughout with deeply reflective mirrors in the fields, the devices are noticeably frosted, giving the coin a shar

1882 10C PR67 Cameo NGC. This is a simply stunning proof representative of this, the first high mintage P-mint Seated Liberty Dime produced since 1878

1884 10C PR63 PCGS. Although not designated as such on the insert, this piece shows sharp cameo contrast between the fields and devices on each side.

1885 10C PR65 NGC. A brilliant example of this popular proof Dime from the mid-1880s. The fields are deeply mirrored and there is just the slightest b

1885 10C PR66 NGC. Another brilliant example of this popular proof issue. This piece is also deeply reflective and shows a noticeable amount of mint f

1886 10C PR62 PCGS. Mostly brilliant with a light accent of golden toning around the margins. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the

1888 10C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. One of 800 proof Dimes produced by the Philadelphia Mint in 1888, this high end Gem is bathed in rich charcoal-copp

1891 10C PR65 PCGS. A deeply mirrored Gem, each side is rather heavily toned with variegated golden-brown and ultramarine toning. Final year of issue

1892 10C MS64 NGC. This sharply struck near-Gem would fit nicely into a first-year type set. The luster is bright and frosty, and the only mentionable

1892 10C MS65 NGC. A razor-sharp Gem that has lustrous and impressively preserved surfaces. The centers have light gold patina. The field near the rev

1893-O 10C MS63 PCGS. Light silver toning over satiny fields has produced an elusive O-mint Dime with subtle luster. The surfaces are minimally marked

1894 10C MS64 NGC. Rich cobalt patina yields to dappled copper iridescence toward the denticles. A smooth example, and perhaps kept from Gem status by

1894-O 10C--Cleaned, Retoned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. The combination of green-gray fields and lavender devices does not have a natural appearanc

1894-O 10C MS62 ANACS. This is an elusive Barber issue that must be considered along two considerations. This is a visually appealing coin, with origi

1895 10C--Corroded, Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. A whizzed and cleaned example that has a porous surface in the obverse field. The toughest P

1895 10C MS64 NGC. The frosty textured surfaces are virtually untoned with crisply impressed features. There are no singularly mentionable bagmarks. T

1895-O 10C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Abundant luster glimmers from the peripheries. Richly detailed and not unattractive, despite a pinsc

1895-O 10C MS62 NGC. The 1895-O has a very limited mintage of only 440,000 pieces and a poor rate of survival, both of which have combined to make it

1895-S 10C MS62 ANACS. Iridescent yellow-green and lilac patina. A well struck Barber Dime with good luster and clean surfaces.Ex: Worth Hill / Lantin

1895-S 10C MS63 PCGS. A scarce issue in all grades, the 1895-S is particularly elusive beginning at the Select level. This satiny piece is essentially

1896 10C MS62 NGC. This is a pleasingly original representative with dappled crimson-russet toning around the obverse periphery. Similar shades are se

1896 10C MS64 NGC. Both sides are devoid of toning and singularly distracting bagmarks. A bright, sharply defined near-Gem.From the Ronald Bozarth Col

1896-O 10C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Speckled golden-brown patina visits the slate-gray surfaces. A satiny and richly detailed but hairli

1896-O 10C MS65 NGC. With a limited original mintage of 610,000 pieces and a poor rate of survival, it is little wonder that the 1896-O is one of the

1896-S 10C MS60 ANACS. The borders have sprinkles of golden-brown and aqua patina, while the centers are milky-gray in color. Well struck and without

1897 10C MS64 PCGS. This frosty textured, slate-gray colored survivor is possessed of razor sharp striking detail. There are no distracting abrasions,

1897-O 10C XF40 ANACS. A richly detailed example that has deep pearl-gray patina. There is a short scratch below the denomination, and the portrait ha

1897-O 10C MS65 NGC. While not quite as rare as the 1896-O, the 1897-O is still a challenging coin to locate in most grades. At the Gem level of prese

1897-S 10C MS65 PCGS. The 1897-S is among the most underrated and underappreciated issues in the entire Barber Dime series. Although only 1.3 million

1898-O 10C MS62 NGC. Like all O-mint Barber Dimes from the 1890s, the '98-O is anything but common in Mint State. This is an untoned representat...