2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 3

1882-S $5 MS63 PCGS. A nicely struck and lustrous Half Eagle. A couple of faint luster grazes are all that prevent an even higher grade. Important not

1882-S $5 MS64 PCGS. A sharply struck near-Gem that has glorious eye appeal due to its clean surfaces, bright orange color, flashy luster, and mildly

1883-S $5 AU58 NGC. Sharply struck with a light accent of reddish patina. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per

1885-S $5 MS63 PCGS. A sharply struck and lustrous piece that is carefully preserved. A short pinscratch between stars 4 and 5 is the only remotely re

1886-S $5 MS63 PCGS. A boldly struck example with good luster and olive-gold color. A luster graze or two on the obverse is of little importance. Impo

1886-S $5 MS63 PCGS. A boldly struck specimen that has strong luster and beautifully preserved fields. Rich honey-gold color adds to the eye appeal. A

1886-S $5 MS65 NGC. Even though 3.2 million pieces were struck of the 1886-S, it is surprisingly scarce in high grades and Gems are especially difficu

1887-S $5 MS61 PCGS, well struck with reddish-golden color and bright mint luster; and an 1887-S MS61 PCGS, somewhat softly struck, the obverse field

1887-S $5 MS64 NGC. Well struck aside from the arrow feathers and the left side stars. An exquisitely preserved near-Gem with impressive luster and im

1891 $5 MS63 PCGS. A well struck coin with good luster and clean surfaces. The highest arrowhead points to a tiny planchet flaw, as made. Struck from

1891-CC $5 MS62 NGC. A well struck and lustrous coin with a few minor luster grazes in the fields. Curiously, the outer point of star 2 appears to be

1891-CC $5 MS62 PCGS. A well struck and lustrous coin with rich peach patina. The obverse field has numerous tiny pinprick abrasions that are appropri

1892 $5 MS63 NGC. A scarcer issue in Mint State even though more than three-quarters of a million pieces were struck. Well defined overall, the reddis

1892-S $5 MS62 NGC. A nicely struck specimen that has extensive flashy luster and clean devices. A scarcer issue at this level of preservation. Import

1892-S $5 MS64 NGC. Most 1892-S Fives grade no higher than MS62. This is a splendid piece that is very nearly of full Gem quality (none of which have

1894-S $5 AU55 PCGS. Formerly offered as lot 9210 in our recent New York Sale, where it was described as, "The mintmark is repunched. Rich crim...

1895 $5 MS65 NGC. The 1895 is another issue that is virtually unknown above MS63. This is the first Gem we can remember having handled, and frankly, w

1895-S $5 AU55 NGC. A Choice AU example of this scarce issue from the 1890s. Sharply defined with deep reddish patina around the devices. Population:

1895-S $5 AU58 NGC. Sharply struck with nicely lustrous surfaces. A very scarce issue in AU and Mint State, this piece represents excellent value. Imp

1896 $5 MS63 PCGS. Sharply defined throughout with rich, original, softly frosted mint luster. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at th