2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 3

1854 $3 MS61 NGC. A nicely struck example that has extensive bright luster and a few wispy slide marks in the centers. Important notice: We expect to

1854 $3 MS63 PCGS. Lustrous orange-gold surfaces with good mint luster for the grade. There are no large or objectionable abrasions on either side of

1863 $3 MS62 NGC. Ex: Princess Collection. While clashmarks (as struck) are visible around the central devices on both sides, striations (also as prod

1878 $3 AU58 ANACS. Both sides have a few wispy slide marks, but the luster is very extensive and the portrait has only a hint of rub on the lowest ha

1878 $3 MS61 PCGS. Well struck except for the 18 in the date, which has only a hint of weakness. Lustrous and surprisingly clean for the grade, with a

1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. A boldly struck piece that has lovely honey-gold color and surprisingly clean surfaces for the grade. The $3 Princess is the stoppe

1888 $3 PR66 Cameo PCGS. The 1888 is the most frequently encountered date among proof Three Dollar Gold Pieces with 291 pieces struck and an estimated

1795 $5 Small Eagle--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. B. 1-B, Miller-2, R.4. Sharply defined throughout, other than being bright from

1795 $5 Small Eagle AU50 PCGS. B. 6-F, Miller-9, R.5. The Capped Bust Right, Small Eagle Five is the first U.S. gold coin, and it fulfilled Mint Direc

1799 $5 Small Stars Reverse--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. B. 2-B, Miller-33, R.5. This is a not unattractive coin despite scattered hairlines

1803/2 $5--Repaired, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. B. 2-D, Miller-58, R.4. Honey-gold in overall color, this coin offers sharp, minimally rubb

1803/2 $5 MS62 NGC. B. 2-D, Miller-58, R.4. While certainly not a common coin in an absolute sense, the 1803/2 does boast a respectable original minta

1805 $5 MS61 NGC. B. 3-D, Miller-73, R.4. As is typical of many extant 1805 Half Eagles, this BU quality survivor combines a sharply struck reverse wi

1807 $5 Bust Left--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. B. 5-D, Miller-101, R.3. A bright and sharply struck representative that has light rub on Lib

1807 $5 Bust Left MS62 NGC. B. 5-D, Miller-101, R.3. The eagle, stars, and legends are well struck, as is the portrait except for the center of the ha

1807 $5 Bust Left MS62 NGC. B. 5-D, Miller-101, R.3. This is a very attractive coin for the BU grade. The yellow-gold surfaces are overlaid in swirlin

1809/8 $5--Ex: Jewelry--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF20. B. 1-A, Miller-108, the only known dies, R.3. Sharply struck on the obverse, the surfaces have a

1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 VF30 Cleaned Uncertified. B. 1-A, Miller-109, R.2. An affordable type candidate, this medium gold example displays moderat

1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU58. B. 1-A, Miller-109, R.2. This coin displays razor sharp striking that is quite unc

1812 $5--Damaged--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Wide 5D. B. 1-B, Miller-118, R.3. Sharply struck except on the eagle's neck, as always, the green...