2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

1877 1C PR65 Red NGC. The desirability of this proof Indian Cent stems not so much from its absolute rarity, but rather from the infrequency with whic

1877 1C PR65 Red, Cameo PCGS. Prior to the recent certification of this exquisite Gem, PCGS had seen only two cameo proof 1877 Indian Cents. Both of t

1878 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. The centers have deep blue-violet patina, while the borders have ruby-red and gold colors. A razor-sharp and immaculat

1878 1C PR65 Red NGC. Bright orange-red surfaces with sparkling reflectivity in the fields. A very attractive example of this early and important date

1878 1C PR66 Red PCGS. There are two known die marriages of the proof 1878 Cent, and the present example is attributable by a small obverse die chip (

1879 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Snow-1, "scarce." The date is repunched, with traces of extra metal below the 1, within both loops of the ...

1879 1C PR65 Red NGC. Bright, even color and deeply reflective. A worthwhile proof from the 1870s and seldom located in Gem condition and with full re

1880 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS, lovely yellow-green and violet patina, a few carbon flyspecks, sharply struck and attractive; and an 1889 PR64 Red an

1880 1C PR65 Red NGC. Ex: Childs. Formerly offered as lot 55 in the Walter Childs Sale, where it was described as: "A superb example with brigh...

1882 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. The light brown colors change to iridescent powder-blue and mauve patina when the Cent is confronted with light. Well struck

1882 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. A splendid, high grade example that is highly lustrous and shows a slight iridescent sheen. Important notice: We expec

1883 1C PR66 Brown NGC. The fields turn iridescent powder-blue in color when the coin is rotated under a light. Razor-sharp and exquisitely preserved.

1883 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Bright and fiery-red with no variation in the color, the fields are deeply reflective and there is a slight bit of contrast evi

1883 1C PR65 Red NGC. Rich cherry-red color covers each side with bright, deeply mirrored fields. An excellent type coin. Important notice: We expect

1884 1C PR67 Red PCGS. Housed in a first generation PCGS holder and unsurpassable at that grading service, this pristine Superb Gem is sure to be of i

1885 1C PR66 Red PCGS. While many proof 1885 Cents display unsightly toning streaks from an improperly mixed alloy in the planchet, this high quality

1886 1C Type Two PR63 Brown, Questionable Color Uncertified. Predominantly light tan in color, with faint streaks of slightly darker patina. A well st

1890 1C PR64 Red NGC. A pleasing and colorful near-Gem example. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Som

1890 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Closed 9 in date. A sharply struck near-Gem that possesses attractive and consistent gold color. Population: 37 in 64, 20 finer

1890 1C PR65 Red NGC. Even red color covers each side of this lovely Gem. Fully struck in all areas with moderately reflective mirrors in the fields.