2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 2

1879 S$1 PR65 Cameo PCGS. This is a simply gorgeous Gem with original toning that must be seen to be fully appreciated. The base colors on both sides

1880 S$1 PR65 Cameo NGC. Similar in quality and overall appearance to the coin we sold in our New York Sale that brought $4,140. The devices are heavi

1883 S$1 PR67 NGC. The 1883 is a widely collected proof type coin and is a Morgan date that can often be located in near-Gem and Gem grades. However,

1885 S$1 PR63 PCGS. The 5 in the date is repunched south. The golden-brown fields acquire iridescent gold, electric-blue, and lavender colors when the

1889 S$1 PR64 ANACS. Struck before the softly defined proofs of the early 1890s, the 1889 is a problem-free, fully struck coin that is perfect for typ

1890 S$1 PR66 Cameo NGC. An exquisite cameo proof Morgan. The devices are heavily frosted and contrast starkly against the illimitable depth seen in t

1891 S$1 PR64 Cameo PCGS. This is an attractive and solidly graded near-Gem. First, the toning. Warm olive-gray patina overlays both sides in a more o

1892 S$1 PR63 PCGS. The dusky gold patina is consistent and very attractive. Note that what appears to be a scratch above the mouth of Liberty is actu

1899 S$1 PR66 Cameo NGC. Uncommonly well preserved for the issue as well as the series, this boldly defined Gem is also noteworthy for the appreciable

1901 S$1 PR64 NGC. With so few Mint State 1901 Silver Dollars extant, it is little wonder that the similarly dated specimen strikings are accorded spe