2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

1912-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. When offered at all, the '12-S is apt to be either well worn (coins that grade below Fine are the norm), corroded, or b...

1913 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. Fully struck with rich mint luster and surfaces that show a fine-grain texture common to many coins struck in this dec

1913-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Even lavender patina dominates, with hints of the original crimson color in selected areas. A boldly struck near-Gem

1913-D 1C MS66 Red NGC. It is a curious fact that most high grade survivors of this otherwise indifferently produced issue are sharply struck. On the

1913-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. Many of the 6.1 million 1913-S Cents originally produced entered circulation at the time of delivery. The last of these coins

1914 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A lustrous Gem that has bright orange-red color and exquisitely preserved fields. Boldly struck with pleasing eye appeal. Popul

1914-D 1C AU58 ANACS. A problem-free coin despite having seen a little light circulation, this sharply detailed example is toned in dark brown colorat

1914-D 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. The 1914-D was considered a rarity as early as the 1930s, when it was tied in value to the often overlooked 1914-S. However

1914-D 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. A well struck example that has pleasing chocolate-brown color. The reverse is virtually pristine, while the portrai

1914-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. The 1914-D has long been recognized as one of the rarest dates in the Lincoln Cent series. Just 1.1 million coins w

1914-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. The 1914-S is one of the semi-key issues in the early Lincoln Cent series that is in chronically short supply in hi

1914-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. An olive-gold Cent that has modest luster and a short abrasion in the left obverse field. The O in ONE is not fully struck. A

1915-D 1C MS64 Red NGC. Well defined throughout with unmellowed, fiery-red mint luster present. A few unfortunate specks of carbon keep this lovely co

1915-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A lustrous orange-gold Gem with a good strike and clean surfaces. The mintmark is bold and leans slightly to the right. An ex

1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. While certainly not a rare date in an absolute sense, the 1915-S is likely to cause a considerable amount of trouble for the

1915-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. For the collector who is outbid on the other Gem Red 1915-S Cent in this sale, we offer this NGC-certified alternative. This i

1916 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A well struck and lustrous Gem with immaculately preserved surfaces and pleasing yellow-rose color. Carbon-free and attractive.

1916 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Deep cherry-red color is seen on the obverse with the reverse considerably brighter and lighter in color. Population: 110 in 66

1916 1C MS66 Red PCGS. This fully frosted and fully lustrous Gem is awash in orange-red colors. An attractive coin that was obviously well cared for f

1916-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The fields have orange and gold color, while the devices have a hint of lilac iridescence. A sharply struck Gem with good lus

1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. A sharply struck near-Gem with richly variegated lilac and gold patina. A carefully preserved and impressive example

1916-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Sharply defined the mostly red surfaces show a moderate overlay of brown patina on each side. A scarce issue and sel

1916-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Yellow-green and champagne-rose colors. A nicely struck near-Gem with moderate luster and well preserved surfaces.From the Fr

1917 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC, a razor-sharp Gem that has equal portions of luminous gold and violet color; 1933 MS66 Red NGC, well struck aside from

1917 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A fiery orange-red Gem with abrasion-free surfaces and an above average strike for the issue. PCGS has to date graded a mere se

1917-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Subtle yellow-green and rose color. A gorgeously preserved Gem that has good luster and a reasonable strike. Population: 37 i

1917-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. The striking details are intricately defined on each side and the surfaces are overlaid with a light accent of brown

1917-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Very sharply defined throughout, atypically so for an issue that is often found with less-than-complete detailing. W

1918-D 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. A razor-sharp Gem that has exquisite surfaces and attractive rose-violet color. NGC has encapsulated a harmless hair

1918-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. Yellow-green and rose in color. A bright and lustrous near-Gem with a nearly pristine reverse and a typical strike

1919 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A yellow-gold Gem that has flashy luster and a bold strike. The reverse has several nearly microscopic carbon flecks. Important

1919 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Lovely and seamless yellow-gold color. A lustrous and well struck Gem with impressive preservation. A tiny planchet flaw (as st

1919 1C MS67 Red NGC. A spectacular example of this common, early issue. The surfaces are bright and very flashy with full definition throughout. Spot

1919 1C MS67 Red NGC. Rich peach and orange color, with a trio of ruby-red and aqua speckles in the central reverse. A sharply struck Superb Gem that

1919 1C MS68 Red PCGS. As all U.S. coin collectors know, the 1919-P is one of the most common coins from the early years of Lincoln Cent production. M

1919-D 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. The mostly orange-red surfaces exhibit minimal muting to light brown shades. The Gem quality features are smooth wi

1919-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Both sides have luminous peach color. A flashy and well struck Gem that has virtually contact-free surfaces. Raised die polis

1919-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. A conditionally challenging date, the present survivor exhibits a pinkish-orange sheen that is free of all but a few wispy bl

1920 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Fiery red luster cascades off the well preserved surfaces of this Gem. The strike is razor sharp, and no distracting abrasions

1920 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A bright and flashy Gem with pumpkin-orange color and a seemingly pristine obverse. Nicely struck and attractive. A tiny russet

1920-D 1C MS65 Red NGC. Sharply struck for this normally weak issue, the surfaces are lustrous and show a lovely mixture of red, orange-red, and pale

1921 1C MS65 Red PCGS, bright mint luster with a couple of spots on the reverse; 1921-S MS62 Red and Brown PCGS, each side has a brown overlay of pati

1921 1C MS66 Red NGC. Sharply defined throughout (even on the O in ONE) with scintillating bright red and orange-red color intermingled on each side.

1921 1C MS66 Red NGC. The obverse has light gold color, while the reverse center has a blush of lemon patina. A razor-sharp Gem with potent luster and

1921-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. A yellow-green Cent with carefully preserved surfaces, satiny luster, and a typical strike. A surprisingly elusive issue in R

1921-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Dusky yellow-green in color. A carefully preserved near-Gem that has reasonable luster and a typical strike.From the Francis

1922-D 1C MS65 Red NGC. Sharply defined throughout, the reverse shows muted coloration while the obverse is bright and lustrous. Scarce in Gem conditi

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse--Scratched--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. Chocolate-brown patina. The field near Lincoln's profile is decorated with...

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse--Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. This dark brown Cent has bold legends on the reverse, and the wheat ears have cle

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse Fine 12 NGC. FS-013.2. Typically sharper on the reverse, this chocolate-brown example is extensively, yet evenly worn with