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