2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

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