2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

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