2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 2

1961 50C MS65 NGC, bright mint luster and mostly untoned; 1961-D MS65 NGC, golden-lilac toning; 1962 MS65 NGC, lustrous with an attractive overlay of

1950 50C PR64 PCGS. The insert is not labeled Cameo, but we really have to wonder why it isn't. There is a light but certainly noticeable amount...

1950 50C PR66 PCGS. This first-year example is bright with a smooth, pristine appearance. The faintest suggestions of mint frost are noted over the re

1952 50C PR65 PCGS. The otherwise brilliant surfaces reveal the lightest blushes of mint frost over the central devices. There is no toning to report,

1952 50C PR64 Cameo NGC. Razor-sharp and beautiful despite a few wispy obverse handling marks. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at th

1953 50C PR66 ANACS. Dappled russet iridescence rings the peripheries of this otherwise untoned, silver-white Gem. Brilliant in finish, the surfaces a

1953 50C PR67 PCGS. This is a mostly brilliant Superb Gem, although we note a little light frost over the central devices. The otherwise bright featur

1953 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A sharply struck and essentially brilliant Gem that has good cameo contrast. A curled lintmark (as struck) below the I in UN

1953 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A sharply contrasted white-on-black cameo proof. Exceptional quality and quite scarce. Population: 97 in 66, 35 finer (9/02)

1955 50C PR68 Deep Cameo ICG. Both sides are devoid of even the lightest toning, a feature that allows full appreciation of the stark cameo contrast.

1964 50C PR67 Cameo ANACS; 1965 SMS MS67 Cameo ANACS; 1966 SMS MS67 Cameo ANACS; a few curly lintmarks (as made) near the date; and a 1967 SMS MS67 Ca

1964 50C Accented Hair PR68 W Cameo NGC, a brilliant and unblemished example of this scarce variety; and a 1969-S PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS, the eagle is n

1967 50C SMS MS68 Deep Cameo ICG. The frosty finished devices rise powerfully above shimmering, glassy fields with razor sharp striking detail. Both s

1795 S$1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves Fine 15 PCGS. B-5, BB-27, R.1. The familiar variety with a die scratch (as struck) behind Liberty's uppermos...

1795 S$1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves VF20 NGC. B-6, BB-25, R.3. Die State III, with four leaves below the first S in STATES. A pleasing dove-gray examp

1795 S$1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves XF45 PCGS. B-5, BB-27. Although B-5 is the most common variety of the Flowing Hair Dollar, it never fails to perfo

1795 S$1 Draped Bust--Scratched--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. B-15, BB-52, R.2. Light gray patina covers most of each side with lighter, almost brilli

1796 S$1 Large Date, Small Letters--Repaired, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 15. B-5, BB-65, R.2. The reverse border near 1 o'clock has to...

1797 S$1 10x6 Stars--Graffiti--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. B-3, BB-71, R.1. The only Bolender variety that has the stars arranged 10 before and 6 aft

1797 S$1 10x6 Stars XF45 PCGS. B-3, BB-71, R.2. Evenly worn over the highpoints, the surfaces are mostly brilliant with an occasional dab of deep colo