2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

1872 2C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. Warm brown iridescence overlays both sides, but considerable orange-red luster shines through as the coin rotates und

1873 2C Closed 3 PR67 Red and Brown NGC. The Closed 3 issue are the so-called "originals" from 1873, and it is a proof-only issue with onl...

1873 2C Open 3 PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Official records indicate that 500 Open 3 restrikes were produced; however, we seriously doubt that number is

1873 2C Open 3 PR66 Red and Brown NGC. The restrikes from 1873 are many times rarer than their original counterparts, and it has been several years si

1851 3CS MS65 PCGS. A perfect candidate for inclusion in a high grade, first-year type set, this frosty textured example possesses silver-gray centers

1852 3CS MS64 NGC. The shield is not fully struck, but the lustrous pearl-gray surfaces are nearly pristine. A splendid type coin. Important notice: W

1856 3CS MS64 NGC. Rich apple-green and champagne-velvet patina. Lustrous and well preserved with an occasional hint of softness of strike. Struck fro

1858 3CS MS64 PCGS. This gorgeous near-Gem is well struck for the issue, and is basically free of all but the tiniest abrasions. The surfaces are ligh

1858 3CS MS65 NGC. Three Cent Silver production amounted to 1.6 million coins in 1858. This is the highest total for the Type Two series of 1854-1858,

1862 3CS MS62 NGC. Iridescent toning fully envelopes both sides, with the obverse tending toward blue-green and russet, while the reverse is steel-blu

1862 3CS MS65 PCGS. Splendid gold, powder-blue, and lavender patina. Nicely struck with good luster and exquisite surfaces. A die crack (as struck) tr

1862 3CS MS66 PCGS. This shimmering Gem exhibits frosty luster that is fully brilliant save for a couple of hints of light iridescent gold in the peri

1857 3CS PR64 PCGS. With a low 1 in the date that just misses touching the rim and numerous striations (as produced) slanting down to the right in the

1858 3CS PR65 PCGS. Since Breen (1977) states that the diagnostic die striations of this issue fade with subsequent impressions, this Gem quality surv

1863 3CS PR65 Cameo NGC. Plenty of eye appeal with this cameo gem, with delicate reflective fields and full frost on the devices. There are no distrac

1864 3CS PR65 PCGS. Generally dusky gray in color, with a portion of untoned surface on the reverse. A well struck Gem that has impressive surfaces. T

1866 3CS PR61 ANACS. Deep slate-gray and blue toning covers each side with good reflectivity remaining in the mirrored fields. Important notice: We ex

1868 3CS PR65 PCGS. Well struck with reflective fields and smooth surfaces. Lightly dusky gold patina. Just 600 proofs were struck, and few among the

1866 3CN MS65 PCGS. The attractive golden-brown patina is evenly distributed across each side. A lustrous and boldly struck Gem with exquisitely prese

1879 3CN MS65 NGC. An important business strike survivor of this low mintage (41,200 pieces) issue, the golden-gray surfaces exhibit a semi-prooflike

1880 3CN MS66 ICG. A boldly struck Gem that has rich green-gray patina and seemingly pristine surfaces. Portions of the ribbon have been excised from

1881 3CN MS66 NGC. Flynn-Fletcher RPD-5. The 81 in the date is clearly repunched. Light green-gray patina. A lustrous Gem with a bold strike and beaut

1867 3CN PR67 NGC. Only 625 proofs were struck of this issue, which, of course, makes it considerably scarcer than the later proof issues. This and th

1867 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. Frosty in texture, the devices contrast nicely with the shimmering fields. Both sides are untoned with a few rollermarks (as

1867 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. While the third-year 1867 is certainly not the rarest date in the proof Three Cent Nickel series, examples with a cameo fini

1867 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. A conditionally rare offering, both sides are devoid of even the lightest toning. This desirable feature allows full apprecia

1869 3CN PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. The cameo contrast is both undeniable and profound. This untoned Gem is sharply struck and expectantly distraction-free

1870 3CN PR64 PCGS. A well-struck example, with more reflectivity that often encountered. The fields display a light layer of toning, with golden over

1870 3CN PR65 PCGS. A nicely struck Gem with a brilliant obverse and a hint of gold patina on the reverse. The reverse is gloriously preserved, while

1871 3CN PR65 PCGS. Lovely dusky violet and apricot patina. A boldly struck Gem with exquisitely preserved mirrored fields. A short lintmark (as struc

1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. Lightly toned, the devices show considerable mint frost over the devices which yields a noticeable cameo effect when set aga

1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. This sharply impressed Gem is well contrasted with bright, glassy fields. Powerfully impressed with a few wispy striations (

1876 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. A lovely Gem that has light gold patina and pleasing cameo contrast. Well struck except for the 1 in the date. There is a sm

1879 3CN PR64 PCGS. Some dappled tan-gold patina drifts over appreciably bright surfaces. The sharply defined features are kept from full Gem status b

1879 3CN PR66 PCGS. Gold and lilac colors appear when the coin is rotated under a light. A needle-sharp Gem that has seemingly pristine and essentiall

1879 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. A razor-sharp Superb Gem that has light gold color and pleasing cameo contrast. The surfaces are essentially pristine. The lo

1879 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. Brilliant throughout with sparkling mirror-like fields and a considerable presence of mint frost over the devices, which pro

1881 3CN PR67 PCGS. The date is clearly repunched, with traces of the prior logotype visible below the second 1 and within both loops of both 8s. A ne

1881 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. A razor-sharp near-Gem that has irrefutable cameo contrast and beautifully preserved surfaces. The reverse field has a few t

1881 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. A gorgeous Superb Gem, both sides are bright with a little light, golden tinged iridescence. There is not a single blemish t

1882 3CN Three Cent Nickel PR64 ANACS, pale lilac and gold color, contact free but with a few carbon flecks; 1913 Type One Buffalo Nickel MS63 ANACS,

1882 3CN PR66 PCGS. Rich lilac, gold, and orange patina. A seemingly unimprovable coin that combines beautiful color with nearly flawless surfaces. Th

1882 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. Faintly variegated tan-gold patina. A needle-sharp Superb Gem that has virtually pristine surfaces. The reverse has a short

1882 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. Faintly variegated golden-brown patina graces the surfaces of this well struck and remarkably near-pristine Superb Gem. The

1883 3CN PR61 ANACS. Golden toned with good reflectivity in the fields. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per h

1883 3CN PR67 PCGS. A gorgeous golden and lilac toned coin that has moderately reflective mirrors in the fields. A pristine example. Population: 66 in

1883 3CN PR67 PCGS. Wispy golden-brown patina visits each side of this needle-sharp Superb Gem. Magnificently preserved, and with modest (although und

1883 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. A magnificently preserved and needle-sharp Gem that has extremely impressive cameo contrast. The reverse center has a hint o

1883 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. The borders have rich apricot patina, while the devices have light lavender color. An impressive Gem that is well struck and

1883 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Discard any previous notions you may have held about proof Three Cent Nickels. This is a wonder coin, with reflective fields