2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 2

1889-S S$1 MS65 ANACS. A sharply struck Gem that has flashy semi-prooflike fields and attractive tobacco-brown peripheral patina. The upper left obver

1889-S S$1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. Wisps of gold-gray patina brighten the surfaces. A bold example with deeply reflective fields that could

1890 S$1 MS65 NGC. Not far from fully brilliant, but the lower reverse has a wisp of gold color. A well struck and lustrous Gem with relentlessly clea

1890-CC S$1 MS63 ANACS. The 1 in the date is lightly repunched at the peak, and a spindly die crack (as made) crawls across the lower obverse. The dus

1890-S S$1 MS64 PCGS, lightly toned and highly lustrous with pleasing preservation; and an 1891-S MS64 PCGS, attractive peach patina, well struck and

1890-S S$1 MS65 NGC. The 90 in the date is lightly repunched north. Well struck, lightly toned, and lustrous with beautifully preserved surfaces. A sc

1890-S S$1 MS65 NGC. Both sides have the barest hint of tan patina. A well struck and frosty Gem that has intense luster and an especially immaculate

1890-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. The first of two MS66 examples of this conditionally challenging issue, this piece has the same sparkling mint frost as the next

1890-S S$1 MS66 NGC. Quite a few MS63-65 examples of the 1890-S became available when LaVere Redfield's holdings were released onto the market 2...

1891 S$1 MS64 PCGS. A band of aqua color frames the lavender centers on the obverse, while the reverse has an electric-blue border with a golden-brown