2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 3

1938 10C PR66 NGC. The borders have faint speckles of yellow-green and russet patina. Seemingly pristine aside from a wispy handling mark below E PLUR

1939 10C PR66 PCGS. A well struck and nearly pristine Gem that has speckles of russet and golden-brown patina across the otherwise lavender surfaces.

1939 10C PR67 Cameo PCGS. This important example displays the strongest cameo contrast that this cataloger has ever seen on a proof Mercury Dime. Full

1941 10C PR65 ANACS. A well struck Gem that has milky gold color and essentially pristine surfaces. An exceptionally attractive proof. Important notic

1941 10C PR66 PCGS. Iridescent copper-gold, mauve, and lime-green patina hugs the peripheries of this razor-sharp and gorgeously preserved Gem. Import

1942 10C PR66 PCGS. Warm, somewhat mottled, tan colored patina is seen on both sides of this uniformly reflective Gem. The proof qualities are readily

1942 10C PR67 PCGS. Well struck and brilliant with exceptional eye appeal. The holder's reverse has a horizontal scratch that should not be mist...

1942 10C PR67 ANACS. The original surfaces are mostly untoned with just a trace of golden color on each side. Essentially a perfect coin to our eyes.F

1942 10C PR68 ICG. Flashy and very deeply mirrored, the mostly brilliant surfaces show just the slightest overlay of light blue patina. Equaled by a f

1942 10C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Appreciably frosted over the devices, the fields present a splendid backdrop of deep, watery reflectivity. As befits the gra