2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

1931 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A lustrous and nicely struck Gem that has exquisite surfaces and gorgeous orange-rose color.From the Francis Sullivan Collectio

1931-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A lustrous rose-gold Gem that is well struck and unabraded. The reverse has a couple of tiny toning spots. A scarcer issue. I

1931-D 1C MS65 Red NGC. A lustrous pumpkin-orange Gem that has unabraded surfaces and a bold strike. The lower reverse has a faint fingerprint.From th

1931-D 1C MS65 Red NGC. This lustrous and obviously original specimen displays dominant cherry-red coloration. The surfaces are also impressive from t

1931-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This is a richly frosted and fully lustrous Gem with glowing orange-red surfaces. Sharply detailed with some wispy carbon on

1931-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. The original mint luster is overlaid by light brown patina and there are numerous small flecks of carbon on each s

1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A lustrous orange-red Gem that has a good strike and contact-free surfaces. A few miniscule planchet flaws (as made) on the o

1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A sharply struck and lustrous Gem with seemingly pristine surfaces and dusky yellow-rose color.From the Francis Sullivan Coll

1931-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. The borders have luminous orange-rose color, while the centers have a hint of olive iridescence. A lustrous Gem that has a goo

1931-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. This is one of the finer '31-S Cents we have seen recently. The surfaces are slightly mellowed, as always on this issue...

1932 1C MS67 Red NGC. A lustrous Superb Gem with an impressive strike and virtually unimprovable surfaces. Lovely lemon and rose hues interchange acro

1932-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. A sharply struck and lustrous Superb Gem with nearly pristine preservation. The orange-gold color is especially vivid on the o

1932-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. A well struck and lustrous Superb Gem with pleasing orange-gold color and immaculately preserved fields. The combined NGC and

1933 1C MS67 Red PCGS. A lustrous and sharply struck Gem with impressive preservation and glorious orange-gold color. Population: 26 in 67, 0 finer (9

1933-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. A boldly struck Superb Gem that has gorgeous bright pumpkin-orange color. A lustrous and magnificently preserved Cent. Populat

1933-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. A well struck Superb Gem that has extravagant luster and beautiful gold color. The reverse has a few miniscule contact marks t

1934-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. Radiant, nearly flawless surfaces with bright red and lime-green surfaces. Population: 20 in 67, 0 finer (7/02).From the Franc

1935-D 1C MS66 Red NGC. Muted cherry red surfaces. A pleasing and attractive coin overall. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the ra

1935-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. Glowing lustrous surfaces with a pale accent of olive around the margins. Population: 45 in 67, 0 finer (7/02).From the Franci

1935-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. A nicely struck and lustrous Superb Gem that has a mildly prooflike reverse. Iridescent gold in color, with attractive surface

1936 1C Doubled Die MS64 Brown PCGS. FS-15. DDO 2-O-V. According to Cherrypickers', this desirable variety is "Extremely rare in Mint State...

1936-D 1C MS68 Red NGC. A common date that was saved in roll quantity, the 1936-D is not difficult to locate in most Mint State grades. As with all Wh

1936-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Dazzling mint luster characterizes this problem-free example. None are finer by either service. Population: 23 in 67, 0 finer

1940-S 1C MS68 Red ANACS. The surfaces are covered with warm cherry-red mint luster and both sides appear to be flawless. An exciting and unimprovable

1943 1C MS68 NGC. Bright and lustrous with shimmering steel-gray surfaces. Population: 5 in 68, 0 finer (7/02).From the Francis Sullivan Collection. I

1943-D 1C MS68 PCGS. As close to perfection as one could expect for the issue, this sharp, bright survivor is unsurpassable in technical quality at PC

1943-D 1C MS68 NGC. A well struck, lustrous, and seemingly perfect Superb Gem. A die crack (as made) crosses Lincoln's coat. A curved die line (...

1943-D 1C MS68 NGC. Exceptionally bright and lustrous with pleasing, problem-free surfaces. Population: 51 in 68, 0 finer (7/02).From the Francis Sull

1943-D/D 1C MS61 PCGS. The surfaces are bright and unoxidized but the fields are heavily abraded. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at

1943-D/D 1C MS65 PCGS. FS-19, Breen-2169. The mintmark is boldly repunched southwest, with a wide spread. A well struck and lustrous Gem that is separ

1943-D/D 1C MS66 PCGS. The first mintmark was incompletely effaced, probably because of hurried wartime conditions, and is abundantly clear. The surfa

1943-D/D 1C MS66 PCGS. RPM-1. Lange states that 17 repunched mintmarks are known of this issue, but the most appealing and collectible one is from thi

1943-S 1C MS68 PCGS. This is a bright, exquisite Superb Gem whose lightly striated fields (as produced) are moderately reflective. Sharply struck thro

1943-S 1C MS68 NGC. TRUST is not fully struck, but the lustrous and mildly prooflike surfaces are seemingly pristine. A retained cud (as struck) is ob

1943-S 1C MS68 NGC. Sharply struck with bright, semi-prooflike fields. A spectacular example of this popular one-year type. Population: 12 in 68, 0 fi

1944-D/S 1C MS65 Red NGC. FS-020. Die One. On this variety, the earlier punched S-mintmark is clear above the D. The surfaces are bright reddish-orang

1944-D/S 1C MS66 Red ICG. FS#1C-21. OMM#2. This is the overmintmark where the S does not show above the D, but only at the left and within the loop of

1946-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Deep, even, and original red luster covers both sides of this splendid example. Population: 49 in 67, 0 finer (9/02). Importa

1948 1C MS67 Red NGC. The smooth, even red surfaces are virtually perfect. Population: 50 in 67, 0 finer (7/02).From the Francis Sullivan Collection.

1948 1C MS67 Red NGC. A nicely struck and lustrous orange-gold Superb Gem that has a few tiny specks of blue-gray color in the upper reverse. None hav

1948-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. Lustrous with exceptionally smooth, problem-free surfaces.From the Francis Sullivan Collection. Important notice: We expect to

1949-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Bright, original fiery-red surfaces. A Superb example with none finer by either service. Population: 20 in 67, 0 finer (9/02)

1950 1C MS67 Red NGC. Sharply struck with rich cherry-red surfaces.From the Francis Sullivan Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1955/55 1C Doubled Die--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. Recolored and since retoned, with a faintly porous texture to the exposed fields. A bol

1955/55 1C Doubled Die AU55 ANACS. Even medium brown color covers both sides of this attractive piece. Just the slightest trace of friction is seen ov

1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS64 Brown PCGS. This is an exceptionally attractive coin even for the MS64 level of preservation. Both sides are smooth with n

1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Attractive olive-brown patina. A well struck representative that has a seemingly pristine reverse and a

1970-S 1C Small Date MS66 Red PCGS. The scarcer of the two varieties of the '70-S Cent, this high end Gem is bursting with full, frosty textured...

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS66 Red NGC. The fire-red surfaces are bright with a fully lustrous sheen. There are no outwardly distracting blemishes, and t

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS67 Red PCGS. For some reason, '72 Doubled Dies are usually found with extensive abrasions and a liberal number of carbo...

1982-D 1C MS68 Red PCGS. One of the finest examples known, this bright red example is tied with 10 other pieces at this lofty grade level (9/02). Impo

1983 1C Doubled Die MS64 Red PCGS. The orange-red surfaces are fully lustrous. There are noticeable striations (as struck) in the obverse field, and t

1983 1C Doubled Die MS66 Red NGC. Breen-2310, FS-36. An impressive Guide Book variety that has a wide spread on the reverse legends. STATES and the lo

1984 1C Doubled Ear MS66 Red NGC. Full pink-red luster reveals faint lilac overtones at certain angles. The obverse doubling is readily evident, parti

1964 1C SMS MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. These mysterious coins first surfaced in either 1993 or 1994. We do not know the exact circumstances under which

1965 1C SMS MS67 Red PCGS. Lovely pinkish-red luster shimmers over sharply struck, expertly preserved surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auct

1966 1C SMS MS68 Red PCGS. This is a moderately glowing representative whose lustrous, crimson-red surfaces are silent on the subject of distracting b

1967 1C SMS MS67 Red PCGS. The shimmering surfaces are devoid of grade-limiting handling marks, noticeable carbon, and toning. This is a fully lustrou

1967 1C SMS MS67 Red PCGS. A gorgeous Superb Gem, both sides are aglow in orange-red shades. Neither the sharp strike nor the smooth, essentially pris

1909 1C PR66 Red PCGS. The plain 1909 is the more frequently seen of the two proof variants from this year, but still only 2,198 pieces were produced.

1910 1C PR64 Red PCGS. A magnificent olive-gold matte proof that has a razor-sharp strike and gorgeously preserved surfaces. Most of the proof Lincoln

1912 1C PR64 Red NGC. Lange (1996) suggests that, due to this date's overall rarity, the Mint may have melted a number of the 2,145 proof Lincol...

1913 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Radiant red, gold, orange, and olive-green patina. A razor-sharp and unabraded near-Gem that has a tiny gray spot bef

1914 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. The obverse is dominated by olive-red color, while the reverse has rich violet and steel-blue hues. A razor-sharp and

1914 1C PR64 Red PCGS. An aesthetically pleasing matte specimen, both sides are lustrous with fine grain coarseness to the texture. Were it not for a

1936 1C Type One PR65 Red and Brown NGC. A well struck and magnificently preserved Cent that has vivid gold, orange, and yellow-green patina. The only

1936 1C Type Two PR64 Red PCGS, a carbon-free near-Gem with bright orange, yellow-green, and champagne-rose colors; and a 1937 PR64 Red PCGS, well str

1936 1C Type Two PR65 Red PCGS. A gorgeous bright orange Gem that has an occasional faint wisp of steel-blue color. Well struck and immaculate. The fi

1936 1C Type Two PR65 Red PCGS. A gorgeous pumpkin-orange Gem that has a razor-sharp strike and a seemingly pristine obverse. A wispy slide mark or tw

1938 1C PR66 Red PCGS, bright with full orange-red luster; 1950 PR66 Red PCGS, this otherwise cherry-red example reveals a few swirls of variegated co

1938 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Bright ruby-red color with a blush of olive-gold color in the lower reverse. A shimmering, smooth Gem. Important notice: We exp

1938 1C PR67 Red NGC. Golden-orange in color, the bright, fully lustrous surfaces glisten with uniform reflectivity. Both sides are distraction-free a

1939 PR66 Red PCGS, boldly struck, pumpkin-orange color; and a 1940 PR66 Red PCGS, bright gold color, a faint fingerprint in the lower reverse. On bot

1942 1C PR66 Red PCGS. A razor-sharp Gem with bright honey-gold mirrored fields. Carefully preserved and attractive. The final proof issue until 1950,

1950 1C PR66 Red PCGS. This is a uniformly brilliant specimen with fulsome orange-red luster. Certain angles reveal pale lilac overtones on the revers

1950 1C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. This is a lower mintage issue with just 51,386 pieces produced. What's more, Tomaska (Cameo and Brilliant Proof Co...

1950 1C PR67 Cameo NGC. A well struck Superb Gem that has undisturbed surfaces. The reverse field has a wisp or two of lilac color. This Cent is the s

1951 1C PR66 Red PCGS. This is a fully lustrous specimen with rich golden-orange luster throughout. Smooth with no bothersome carbon. Important notice

1951 1C Cent PR65 Cameo PCGS. Orange-gold and ruby-red color, a splendid Gem. Population: 15 in 65, 22 finer (10/02). Important notice: We expect to b

1952 1C PR67 Red PCGS. The originally preserved, orange-gold surfaces are devoid of both toning and grade-limiting blemishes. A sharply struck and uni

No Lot Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with

1953 1C PR69 Red NGC. As red and pristine as the day it left the Mint 49 years ago. This is a truly exceptional proof Cent and a coin worthy of the fi

1953 1C PR67 Cameo PCGS. Although not designated as such on the insert, this coin is full Red with lovely pinkish-red features. Well frosted, the shar

1954 1C PR67 Red, Cameo PCGS. The luster is both complete and vibrant with a glowing reddish-orange sheen. The fields are deeply mirrored, and the dev

1955 1C PR66 Red, Deep Cameo PCGS. There is no doubt in our minds that the Deep Cameo designation is completely accurate. The orange-red surfaces are

1956 1C PR68 Cameo PCGS. A lustrous, orange-red Superb Gem, both sides are smooth and approaching perfection. The well frosted devices contrast nicely

1957 1C PR67 Red, Cameo PCGS. This is a mostly orange colored Superb Gem whose untoned surfaces are pristine throughout. Important notice: We expect t

1958 1C PR67 Red, Deep Cameo PCGS. This glowing specimen is both fully lustrous and essentially pristine. The sharply impressed, pleasingly contrasted

1959 1C PR67 Red, Deep Cameo PCGS. This first-year Lincoln Memorial Cent is deeply contrasted with intense crimson-red coloration. Distraction-free, a

1960 1C Large Date PR68 Red, Deep Cameo PCGS. Fulsome mint frost overlays fully brought up, distraction-free devices. The fields are equally pristine,

1961 1C PR69 Cameo PCGS. This orange-red specimen does not reveal a single distracting feature. The contrast is appreciably bold, and both sides are p

1962 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Intense cherry-red luster blankets both sides of this smooth, virtually as struck specimen. A faint lintmark (as produce

1963 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. This beautifully cameoed Superb Gem is awash in full, unimpaired, orange-red luster. Distraction-free. Important notice:

1968-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. This is a pinkish-red specimen with stark cameo contrast. A virtually perfect survivor of this, the premier S-mint pro

1969-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. There are no distractions on either side of this cherry-red Cent, and the already impressive eye appeal benefits even

1970-S 1C Large Date PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. We cannot find a single distracting blemish that would bar this coin from a perfect grade, and the rich ora

1971-S 1C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. The otherwise pinkish-red luster deepens to orange-red hues in the center of the reverse. A truly beautiful specimen w

1972-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Dappled pink-red and orange-red colors compete for dominance on both sides of this wholly lustrous Superb Gem. A virtu

1973-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Fully lustrous and bright, this deeply cameoed specimen is also smooth from rim to rim. Important notice: We expect to

1974-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. The intensely reflective fields form a splendid backdrop to the thickly frosted and fully brought up devices. Essentia