2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

1877 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Not only is this coin the finest 1877 Nickel in this sale, but it is also among the highest graded representatives of this im

1878 5C PR65 NGC. A lovely Gem that has light gold patina and mild cameo contrast. Lovingly preserved, as the only distraction, a tiny planchet flaw b

1879 5C PR64 NGC. A razor-sharp near-Gem that has green-gray color with traces of peripheral russet patina. Impressively preserved, and the low busine

1879 5C PR65 PCGS. Golden-brown and steel-blue patina. The reverse has a couple of curly lintmarks, as struck. An impressively preserved Gem. As less

1879/8 5C PR66 PCGS. Bright and highly lustrous with flashy mirrored fields and light frost on the devices. An immaculate example of this popular over

1880 5C PR64 ANACS. Lightly and evenly toned with moderately reflective mirrors in the fields. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at th

1880 5C PR65 NGC. Pastel lilac, peach, and gold patina, with a few carbon flecks on each side. A well struck Gem that has pleasing preservation. The f

1880 5C PR65 PCGS. Untoned and deeply reflective with just a bit of light frost over the devices. A trifle softly struck at the top of the shield and

1881 5C PR66 NGC. A well struck Gem that has slate-gray patina and exquisite surfaces. The second 8 in the date is repunched, with a curve of an 8 ins

1881 5C PR67 PCGS. This exquisite proof is nearly perfect and each side is toned in concentric rings of light, bright rainbow iridescence. A coin of c

1881 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A sharply struck, lightly toned, and exquisitely preserved Gem. The shield has profound cameo contrast with the dark and wate

1881 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Light apricot patina. The strike is razor-sharp, and the surfaces are magnificently preserved. A tiny raised lump (as struck)

1882 5C PR64 NGC. The obverse border has a curved and raised die line (as struck) between 3 and 6 o'clock. A razor-sharp Gem with milky brown pa...

1882 5C PR65 NGC. A boldly struck Gem with faint green-gray patina and a few stray carbon flecks. The obverse has a curved die line (as made) between

1882 5C PR65 PCGS. A boldly struck Gem with light silver-gray patina and exquisite surfaces. A curly lintmark (as made) is behind the upright of the p

1883 5C PR64 NGC. A well struck near-Gem with pastel golden-brown and lavender patina. The obverse border has a couple of small toning specks, but the

1883 5C PR64 NGC. Milky yellow-brown patina. Well struck and nearly pristine aside from a couple of wispy slide marks. A lovely near-Gem that has impr

1883 5C PR65 PCGS. The obverse has definite cameo contrast, although not designated as such on the holder, while the reverse comes close but the 5 lac

1883 5C No Cents MS64 ANACS, dusky silver-gray patina, both sides have lengthy die cracks (as struck); 1883 No Cents MS64 ANACS, sharply struck with g

1883 5C No Cents MS65 PCGS. Sharply struck throughout, the bright, silver-white surfaces are solidly graded at the Gem level. There are some spindly d