2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

1975-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. The fully lustrous, deeply cameoed surfaces are essentially as struck. Population: 18 in 69 Deep Cameo, 0 finer (9/02)

1976-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. There is illimitable depth of reflectivity in the fields of this otherwise frosty textured specimen. The color is a de

1977-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. This is a boldly contrasted Superb Gem whose fully lustrous surfaces are at the threshold of numismatic perfection. Im

1978-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Boldly contrasted and untoned, the otherwise pinkish-red surfaces reveal some richer orange-red color at the upper obv

1979-S 1C Type One PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. This is a virtually perfect Superb Gem whose fully lustrous surfaces are devoid of even a single noteworthy b

1979-S 1C Type Two PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. The clear S mintmark distinguishes this variety from its Type One counterpart. A desirable specimen, both sid

1980-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. This is a perfect specimen in all regards whose surfaces are aglow in full, rich, and original orange-red color. Popul

1981-S 1C Type One PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Devoid of grade-limiting handling marks, this otherwise pink-red example displays suggestions of orange-red s

1981-S 1C Type Two PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. A simply beautiful specimen, the cherry-red features exhibit stark contrast between the frosty textured devic

1982-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. There are halos of orange-red peripheral color around pink-red centers. A fully brought up specimen with eye appeal to

1983-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A colorful and fully original example, the otherwise pink-red color deepens to orange-red hues in a few areas. Both th

1984-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. The predominantly pink-red surfaces exhibit complete mint luster from rim to rim. There is not a single distraction on

1985-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. This is a fully lustrous and bright specimen whose surfaces are at the pinnacle of technical quality. Important notice

1986-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. The pink-red features exhibit stark cameo contrast that glows through full, pink-red mint luster. Population: 26 in 70

1987-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Attractive and essentially as struck, this lustrous Superb Gem exhibits bold field-to-device contrast. Important notic

1988-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Richly frosted and full, the devices appear to float atop serene reflectivity in the fields. A visually impressive coi

1989-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. The pink-red surfaces are aglow with fulsome mint luster. As befits the assigned grade, the surfaces appear to be perf

1990-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Lustrous and wholly original, the surfaces are at the threshold of numismatic perfection. Important notice: We expect

1991-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. This is a bright, pink-red specimen whose richly frosted devices are set against a deeply mirrored backdrop in the fie

1992-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. There is not a single distracting feature on either side of this expertly produced and appealing proof. Important noti

1993-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A deeply contrasted and fully lustrous specimen that is bound for inclusion in a Registry Set of proof Lincolns. Impor

1994-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Richly frosted and fully brought up, the devices are equally as pristine as the placid, shimmering fields. Population:

1995-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Pink-red in color, the lustrous surfaces are numismatically perfect in all regards. Population: only 11 in 70 Deep Cam

1996-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. This coin exhibits complete mint luster in pink-red shades. There is also a blush of orange-red color at the lower obv

1997-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Mostly pink-red in sheen, the pristine surfaces reveal sprays of orange-red color here and there around the reverse pe

1998-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Whereas the obverse displays dominant pink-red color, the reverse is more orange-red in appearance. Of course, both si

1999-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Uniform in appearance, the surfaces are awash in pink-red luster. A boldly contrasted and virtually perfect specimen.

2000-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. This coin displays the eye appeal and physical appearance that one would expect for a modern proof Lincoln Cent at the

2001-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Fully impressed with rich pink-red luster, both sides are smooth from rim to rim. Important notice: We expect to be au

2002-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Both sides are fully lustrous with glowing fields and frosty textured devices. A few swirls of haziness are seen on th

1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red PCGS. Housed in a first generation PCGS holder, this orange-red example is frosty in sheen with an overall sharp strike.

1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red NGC. The yellow-gold color is consistent and attractive. A well struck and lustrous Gem that is seemingly unabraded. A co

1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red NGC. Shimmering, fully lustrous surfaces are awash in orange-red color that yields to blushes of cherry-red shadings in t

1865 2C MS65 Red PCGS. Needle sharp striking definition and frosty, orange-red luster dominate the outward appearance of this lovely Gem quality Two C

1867 2C MS64 Red PCGS. Fully struck in all areas, the surfaces are covered with even, original red luster. The only interruption in the otherwise-Gem

1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS. Sharply struck with warm cherry-red surfaces that are unquestionably original. An exceptionally nice coin and seldom seen with

1869 2C MS65 Red PCGS. Sharply defined with smooth, even reddish-orange color throughout. The only disturbance in the flow of the mint luster is a car

1870 2C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Bright gold color dominates, with a hint of lilac color in selected areas. A well struck and beautifully preserved ne

1872 2C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. A date that is seldom offered as a business strike, this important high grade survivor is suitably lustrous with a li

1865 2C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. The variegated tan-gold patina is both original and attractive. A well struck near-Gem that has remarkably unblemishe

1866 2C PR65 Brown NGC. Both sides are richly toned in copper-brown shades. A sharply impressed Gem with no mentionable distractions. Important notice

1866 2C PR66 Brown NGC. Hints of gold color glimmers beneath the deep violet-brown patina. A needle-sharp Gem that has essentially pristine surfaces.

1866 2C PR64 Red and Brown ANACS. This coin represents exceptional value. The surfaces are mostly bright orange-red with only a dab of deeper color at

1868 2C PR63 Red and Brown NGC. Deeply mirrored in the fields with occasional splotches of blue-brown color in the centers. Really quite an attractive

1868 2C PR66 Red NGC. The fields are deeply mirrored on each side and the color a bright orange-red in the center with just slightly deeper cherry-red

1869 2C PR66 Red NGC. A boldly struck Gem with radiant rose-gold color. The surfaces are carbon-free and carefully preserved. While the traditional mi

1870 2C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. A well struck and lovingly preserved Gem that has intermingled gold and lilac patina. A beautiful coin that is perfec

1871 2C PR64 Red and Brown ANACS. Doubled Die Obverse. All proofs were struck from this die pair, but some business strikes were also. The surfaces ar

1871 2C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. The reverse has a blush of lilac color in the center, while the obverse is dominated by the original yellow-green colo

1871 2C PR65 Red PCGS. The lustrous surfaces are aglow in cherry-red colors. There are no grade-limiting blemishes, but accuracy compels us to mention

1872 2C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. Warm brown iridescence overlays both sides, but considerable orange-red luster shines through as the coin rotates und

1873 2C Closed 3 PR67 Red and Brown NGC. The Closed 3 issue are the so-called "originals" from 1873, and it is a proof-only issue with onl...

1873 2C Open 3 PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Official records indicate that 500 Open 3 restrikes were produced; however, we seriously doubt that number is

1873 2C Open 3 PR66 Red and Brown NGC. The restrikes from 1873 are many times rarer than their original counterparts, and it has been several years si

1851 3CS MS65 PCGS. A perfect candidate for inclusion in a high grade, first-year type set, this frosty textured example possesses silver-gray centers

1852 3CS MS64 NGC. The shield is not fully struck, but the lustrous pearl-gray surfaces are nearly pristine. A splendid type coin. Important notice: W

1856 3CS MS64 NGC. Rich apple-green and champagne-velvet patina. Lustrous and well preserved with an occasional hint of softness of strike. Struck fro

1858 3CS MS64 PCGS. This gorgeous near-Gem is well struck for the issue, and is basically free of all but the tiniest abrasions. The surfaces are ligh

1858 3CS MS65 NGC. Three Cent Silver production amounted to 1.6 million coins in 1858. This is the highest total for the Type Two series of 1854-1858,

1862 3CS MS62 NGC. Iridescent toning fully envelopes both sides, with the obverse tending toward blue-green and russet, while the reverse is steel-blu

1862 3CS MS65 PCGS. Splendid gold, powder-blue, and lavender patina. Nicely struck with good luster and exquisite surfaces. A die crack (as struck) tr

1862 3CS MS66 PCGS. This shimmering Gem exhibits frosty luster that is fully brilliant save for a couple of hints of light iridescent gold in the peri

1857 3CS PR64 PCGS. With a low 1 in the date that just misses touching the rim and numerous striations (as produced) slanting down to the right in the

1858 3CS PR65 PCGS. Since Breen (1977) states that the diagnostic die striations of this issue fade with subsequent impressions, this Gem quality surv

1863 3CS PR65 Cameo NGC. Plenty of eye appeal with this cameo gem, with delicate reflective fields and full frost on the devices. There are no distrac

1864 3CS PR65 PCGS. Generally dusky gray in color, with a portion of untoned surface on the reverse. A well struck Gem that has impressive surfaces. T

1866 3CS PR61 ANACS. Deep slate-gray and blue toning covers each side with good reflectivity remaining in the mirrored fields. Important notice: We ex

1868 3CS PR65 PCGS. Well struck with reflective fields and smooth surfaces. Lightly dusky gold patina. Just 600 proofs were struck, and few among the

1866 3CN MS65 PCGS. The attractive golden-brown patina is evenly distributed across each side. A lustrous and boldly struck Gem with exquisitely prese

1879 3CN MS65 NGC. An important business strike survivor of this low mintage (41,200 pieces) issue, the golden-gray surfaces exhibit a semi-prooflike

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

1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. Lightly toned, the devices show considerable mint frost over the devices which yields a noticeable cameo effect when set aga

1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. This sharply impressed Gem is well contrasted with bright, glassy fields. Powerfully impressed with a few wispy striations (

1876 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. A lovely Gem that has light gold patina and pleasing cameo contrast. Well struck except for the 1 in the date. There is a sm

1879 3CN PR64 PCGS. Some dappled tan-gold patina drifts over appreciably bright surfaces. The sharply defined features are kept from full Gem status b

1879 3CN PR66 PCGS. Gold and lilac colors appear when the coin is rotated under a light. A needle-sharp Gem that has seemingly pristine and essentiall

1879 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. A razor-sharp Superb Gem that has light gold color and pleasing cameo contrast. The surfaces are essentially pristine. The lo

1879 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. Brilliant throughout with sparkling mirror-like fields and a considerable presence of mint frost over the devices, which pro

1881 3CN PR67 PCGS. The date is clearly repunched, with traces of the prior logotype visible below the second 1 and within both loops of both 8s. A ne

1881 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. A razor-sharp near-Gem that has irrefutable cameo contrast and beautifully preserved surfaces. The reverse field has a few t

1881 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. A gorgeous Superb Gem, both sides are bright with a little light, golden tinged iridescence. There is not a single blemish t

1882 3CN Three Cent Nickel PR64 ANACS, pale lilac and gold color, contact free but with a few carbon flecks; 1913 Type One Buffalo Nickel MS63 ANACS,

1882 3CN PR66 PCGS. Rich lilac, gold, and orange patina. A seemingly unimprovable coin that combines beautiful color with nearly flawless surfaces. Th

1882 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. Faintly variegated tan-gold patina. A needle-sharp Superb Gem that has virtually pristine surfaces. The reverse has a short

1882 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. Faintly variegated golden-brown patina graces the surfaces of this well struck and remarkably near-pristine Superb Gem. The

1883 3CN PR61 ANACS. Golden toned with good reflectivity in the fields. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per h

1883 3CN PR67 PCGS. A gorgeous golden and lilac toned coin that has moderately reflective mirrors in the fields. A pristine example. Population: 66 in

1883 3CN PR67 PCGS. Wispy golden-brown patina visits each side of this needle-sharp Superb Gem. Magnificently preserved, and with modest (although und

1883 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. A magnificently preserved and needle-sharp Gem that has extremely impressive cameo contrast. The reverse center has a hint o

1883 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. The borders have rich apricot patina, while the devices have light lavender color. An impressive Gem that is well struck and

1883 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Discard any previous notions you may have held about proof Three Cent Nickels. This is a wonder coin, with reflective fields