2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

1867 1C PR63 Red PCGS. The fields have bright peach color, while the devices are olive-gold in hue. A razor-sharp example that has a few extremely fai

1868 1C PR64 Brown NGC. Attractive with original surfaces, the otherwise honey-brown features reveal dappled lavender and powder-blue undertones. Both

1869 1C PR64 Red, Cameo PCGS. There are only four Cameo-designated 1869 Indian Cents at PCGS (9/02), among which is this fully lustrous, pinkish-red n

1869 1C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. Curiously, we have three examples of this early date in PR66 Cameo in this sale, and this is the third cameo of this issue

1869 1C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. This is an extraordinary coin. Early proofs are generally not found with intact mint color and in high grade. This piece h

1870 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Bright, glittering surfaces, there is very little brown evident on this sparkling Gem proof. Very scarce. Population:

1870 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Full orange-red luster yields to deeply set, olive tinted undertones as the coin turns away from the light. There is also a blu

1871 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. Violet patina predominates, with a splash of aqua on the devices that is visible when the Cent is rotated under a light. Exqu

1871 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Bright and unaffected by brown on either side, the fields are deeply reflective. Struck from the Shallow N reverse die. Importa

1872 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. The obverse has brightly variegated orange and rose-violet patina, while the reverse adds olive hues to its color sche

1872 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Nicely reflective and problem-free with evenly mellowed coloration. Population: 50 in 65, 3 finer (9/02). Important n

1873 1C Closed 3 PR65 Red NGC. At least 1,100 proof 1873 Indian Cents were produced, all of which display a Closed 3 in the date. Since the business s

1874 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Snow-1. The 4 in the date is recut. Scarcer than the normal date. The reverse is fully red, while the obverse has a b

1874 1C PR64 Red PCGS. The 4 in the date is recut, which appears as an extension of the diagonal bar. Well struck with radiant peach color and exquisi

1874 1C PR65 Red NGC. Snow-1. The left side of the 1 in the date is recut, as is the diagonal of the 4. A needle-sharp Gem that has lovely gold and ru

1875 1C PR65 Red PCGS. One of approximately 700 proof Cents prepared in 1875, this lovely Gem is completely original. Rich cherry-red and orange-gold

1876 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. This is a very attractive proof that represents excellent value. It is actually very close to grading PR65 Red. Each s

1876 1C PR65 Red NGC. We do not know exactly how many proof Indian Cents were delivered in 1876, but 1,150 pieces seems to be generally accepted as a

1876 1C PR66 Red, Cameo NGC. A second, and even finer proof 1876 Indian Cent, this coin is particularly noteworthy due to the Cameo designation from N

1877 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. This is a lovely near-Gem with appreciable brightness in the fields and razor sharp striking definition over the devi

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.

1892 1C Cent PR61 Red and Brown ANACS, sea-green, rose-violet, and gold patina, a few wispy handling marks; 1912 Nickel PR62 ANACS, well struck with m

1892 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Rich cherry-red color covers both sides with a vertical streak of teal on the reverse between the denomination and th

1892 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Bright cherry-red surfaces. A lovely coin that is really quite close to full Gem quality. Important notice: We expect to be auc

1893 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Warm cherry-red luster envelops both sides of this boldly struck specimen. There are no conspicuous distractions, and the field

1894 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Predominantly orange-gold in color, but with a blush of rose-violet patina in the obverse center. A nicely struck Gem

1895 1C PR66 Red NGC. Rich cherry-red color overall with frosted devices. A superior proof type coin. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lot

1896 1C PR65 Red NGC. Deeply reflective with even, rich red color over each side. A premium example and an unquestioned Gem. Important notice: We expe

1898 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Rich olive tinted undertones are evident, but the outward appearance is one of full mint luster in dappled red and orange-gold

1899 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Deep cherry-red color covers each side and the devices are nicely frosted with a modest amount of contrast present. Important n

1900 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. A razor-sharp near-Gem with rose-orange color that seemingly meets the criteria for a full Red designation. A miniscu

1900 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. The obverse has deep burnt-orange color, while the reverse has iridescent green and rose hues. A sharply struck and es

1900 1C PR65 Red NGC. Deeply mirrored with rich, even color throughout. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per h

1901 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Deeply mirrored in the fields with clean, upper-end surfaces for the grade. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots a

1901 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Even red color is spread over each side with modestly reflective fields. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at t

1901 1C PR65 Red, Cameo NGC. Beautiful yellow-green and cherry-rose color. Well struck except for the tips of the headdress feathers. The center of th

1902 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Nicely reflective and showing attractive color with a faint speckling of carbon on the obverse. Important notice: We expect to

1903 1C PR62 Red and Brown ANACS, the surfaces are mostly lustrous with orange-red obverse color and cherry-red shadings on the reverse; and a 1904 PR

1904 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Rich olive tinged undertones are evident at indirect angles, but the outward appearance is one of full orange-gold luster. A fe

1905 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Attractive red color, just marred by a single spot between the Indian's chin and the T in UNITED. Important notice: We ex...

1907 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Nicely reflective in the fields, the surfaces are toned just a few shades off of full red. Great value for the collec

1908 1C PR65 Red NGC. Bright, deeply mirrored fields with sparkling full red mint color. Population: 20 in 65, 9 finer (7/02). Important notice: We ex

1908 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Sharply struck and nearly pristine with consistent gold and rose color. Although 1,620 pieces were struck, only a small portion

1909 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Whereas the obverse is mostly lustrous with a cherry-red sheen, the reverse is toned in glossy-brown shades. A powerf

1909 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Deeply reflective with bright color overall and slightly deeper peripheral accents. Important notice: We expect to be auctionin

1909 1C PR65 Red PCGS. This is an attractive Gem with full, crimson-orange luster. The appreciably reflective surfaces exhibit razor sharp striking de

1909 VDB 1C Cent MS65 Red PCGS, well struck, bright, lustrous, immaculate, a few carbon flecks; 1938-D/D Buffalo Nickel MS66 PCGS, nicely struck, love

1909 VDB 1C MS67 Red PCGS. This is a needle-sharp, lustrous, and olive-yellow Superb Gem that has exquisitely preserved surfaces. An impressive specim

1909-S VDB 1C--Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 4. Medium brown color over most of each side with numerous spots of active corrosion present. I

1909-S VDB 1C Fine 15 PCGS. Light tan-brown in color, with bold legends and well separated lines within the wheat ears. A short abrasion separates PLU

1909-S VDB 1C VF30 ANACS. A pleasing, moderately worn example with attractive, medium brown color. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots a

1909-S VDB 1C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Minimally worn, the cleaning gives this piece a brightness that could suggest a higher grade to t

1909-S VDB 1C--Recolored--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. Sharply struck and well defined with color that is attractive but just a tad too bright to be

1909-S VDB 1C AU58 PCGS. This is a very attractive circulated representative of this important first-year Lincoln Cent. The otherwise medium brown obv

1909-S VDB 1C MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. Bright mint luster underlies the overlay of light brown and olive patina that is seen over each side. Almost f

1909-S VDB 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Dappled glossy brown patina drifts over both sides with occasional flickers of lilac iridescence. Otherwise, th

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Yellow and gold colors dominate, although each side has a blush of violet patina. Well struck and lustrous with

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Olive-gold and rose-lilac patina. A lustrous and well struck Gem that has radiant and exceptionally clean surfa

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Every bit the Gem, this golden-orange survivor possesses sharply struck devices and a rich, frosted sheen. With no singul

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This is a solidly graded, if not premium quality Gem that is bursting with reddish-orange luster. There is no toning, as

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The lustrous, red surfaces show just a hint of light streakiness--a common trait on 1909 copper--but this is only evident

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The surfaces are exceptionally bright and lustrous on this piece with a fine speckling of reddish patina over the basic c

1909 1C MS67 Red PCGS. A razor-sharp and highly lustrous Superb Gem that has lovely rose-gold color. The fields are well preserved, while Lincoln...

1909-S 1C Lincoln Cent XF40 ANACS, slight verdigris within IN GOD WE TRUST, a tiny spot below the bust, a scarce date; and a 1831 Half Dime XF45 ANACS

1909-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. An attractive and undeniably original Gem, streaks of glossy brown patina drift over otherwise lustrous, orange-red

1909-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. Only 1.82 million pieces were struck of this first-year issue, making it one of the key issues in the series in all grades. Th

1909-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Sharply defined throughout with bright orange-red surfaces. The only noticeable flaw on this lovely Gem is a short streak of

1909-S 1C S Over Horizontal S MS66 Red and Brown NGC. FS-012.3. A lustrous example that retains almost full mint red on the reverse. The obverse has a

1909-S 1C S Over Horizontal S MS65 Red PCGS. FS-12.3. Lovely gold, rose, and yellow-green color. A lustrous and well struck Gem that has seemingly una

1910 1C MS67 Red NGC. With more than 146 million coins produced, the second-year 1910 is an understandably common coin, at least in lower grades. As a

1910-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. A fiery-red example of this scarce, early issue. Sharply struck throughout with subtle orange-gold centers that deepens only s

1910-S 1C MS67 Red ICG. While a fairly obtainable issue in lower grades, higher grade pieces such as this are very rare. This is an absolutely spectac

1911 1C MS66 Red NGC. Sharply struck with rich, vibrant red color over each side. A splendid and totally original example of this popular, early issue

1911-D 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Well struck except for the mintmark, the base of which was softly impressed into the working die. Beautifully preser

1911-D 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. The margins have hints of original gold color, while the centers have tan-brown patina. A boldly struck Gem with ca

1911-D 1C MS64 Red NGC. A well struck near-Gem that has rich luster and consistent red color. The obverse border has a couple of tiny laminations, as

1911-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Bright and iridescent orange color, with a hint of lilac hues on the lower reverse. A lustrous and magnificently preserved Ge

1911-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. Fully struck throughout with sharp definition on Lincoln's beard as well as the top left portion of the O in ONE. The su...

1912 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A lustrous Gem that has even rose-gold color and a razor-sharp strike. The obverse is nearly pristine aside from a miniscule to

1912-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. A few sprays of light to moderate brown patina interrupt the otherwise lustrous sheen of this Choice quality exampl

1912-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Attractive variegated gold and lilac color. A sharply struck near-Gem with impressive preservation and good luster.