2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

1929 5C MS65 NGC. Iridescent green-gold and steel-blue patina enrich the lustrous and carefully preserved surfaces. The centers are not boldly struck,

1929-D 5C MS64 PCGS. The centers have a typical strike, but this dusky green-gold near-Gem has exceptionally preserved surfaces. The peripheries have

1929-D 5C MS65 PCGS. While the centers have a typical strike, this iridescent gold and lavender Gem is lustrous and not far from pristine. The obverse

1929-S 5C MS65 NGC. Rich green-gold and steel-blue patina. The centers have a slight softness in strike, but the peripheries are crisply defined. Lust

1929-S 5C MS65 PCGS. A pearl-gray Gem with rich luster and imposing preservation. A nicely struck and attractive example of this somewhat scarcer bran

1929-S 5C MS65 PCGS. Both sides are generally sharp in striking detail with whispers of apricot tinting over otherwise dove-gray features. Fully lustr

1929-S 5C MS65 PCGS. Highly lustrous beneath a light blush of appealing gold patina. Struck a trifle soft, as is normal, but quite flashy and mark-fre

1930 5C MS67 NGC. A Condition Census survivor of this Depression era Nickel, the originally preserved surfaces reveal mottled ice-blue and copper-gold

1934-D 5C MS65 PCGS. Large mintmark. A typically struck but splendidly preserved Gem that has rich luster and attractive lilac-gold patina. The key to

1935 5C MS67 NGC. While a common issue in lower grades, the 1935-P is a condition rarity and quite valuable in such a lofty grade. The mint luster is