2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 3

1908 $5 MS64 PCGS. This lovely survivor displays knock-out luster with a mostly satiny sheen. Beautiful and fully original golden-rose color overlays

1909 $5 MS63 NGC. A well struck Half Eagle with a clean appearance and mildly reflective fields. A faint pinscratch near star 12 is distant from the p

1909-D $5 MS62 NGC. A rather prooflike coin that has a razor-sharp strike and refreshingly unabraded surfaces. An attractive representative of this po

1909-D $5 MS63 PCGS. A needle-sharp piece that has splendid deep orange-gold color. The obverse is well preserved, while the reverse has a couple of w

1909-O $5--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net AU50 The 1909-O has the lowest mintage of the series, and is second only to the 1929 in rarity. Rarely seen

1909-O $5 AU58 NGC. A legendary rarity among 20th century U.S. gold, the 1909-O Indian Half Eagle has a limited original mintage of 34,200 pieces. Thi

1909-S $5 MS63 PCGS. The 1909-S was a relatively high mintage issue with 297,200 pieces produced. However, in Mint State it is one of the four or five

1910 $5 MS64 NGC. The 1910 is equally as well produced as the 1909. Sharply struck over every feature, this attractive near-Gem exhibits original yell

1910-S $5 MS61 NGC. Much scarcer than its mintage would suggest, this piece is a bit softly struck but shows good mint luster with the usual abrasions

1911 $5 MS63 ANACS. Well struck aside from the lowest headdress feather. The fields are lustrous and lack mentionable abrasions. Important notice: We

1913 $5 MS62 NGC. The gray-green fields have mild cameo contrast with the orange color within the recessed devices. The upper reverse field has a coup

1913-S $5 AU58 NGC. Bright with significant amounts of luster remaining. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per

1913-S $5 MS61 PCGS. Sharply struck with rich luster and a few scattered minor abrasions in the fields. The mintmark is blurry but unmistakable. A sca

1914 $5 MS64 PCGS. Sharply defined with bright mint luster over surfaces that are exceptionally clean for the type. A light accent of gray-olive patin

1915 $5 MS63 PCGS. A boldly struck Half Eagle with deep honey-gold color in the fields. The obverse is beautifully preserved, while the reverse has a

1915-S $5 AU55 NGC. The shoulder of the eagle has a hint of rub, and a series of faint slide marks are noted behind the head of the eagle. A small dep

1915-S $5 AU58 NGC. Well struck with a rich overlay of gray-lilac toning on each side and bright underlying orange-gold surfaces. Important notice: We

1916-S $5 AU58 NGC. A richly detailed coin that has abundant luster within the devices. The only abrasion of any consequence is a short scratch throug

1916-S $5 MS62 NGC. A nicely struck representative that has a clean obverse. The reverse has only a short scratch near 4 o'clock. Only the San F...

1916-S $5 MS63 ANACS. The mintmark is mostly a blob, but the devices have abundant detail. An immaculately preserved example that has good luster. S-m

1911 $5 PR66 NGC. The Philadelphia Mint returned to striking proof Indian Half Eagles with a matte finish in 1911. The dark, tan-gold color and finely

1795 $10 13 Leaves--Repaired, Whizzed--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. B. 1-A, Taraszka-1, R.3. As a survivor of this, the premier Eagle delivery in U.S.

1795 $10 13 Leaves--Ex: Jewelry, Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. B. 3-B, Taraszka-4, R.5. This variety is easily distinguished by the di

1795 $10 13 Leaves AU50 NGC. B. 1-A, Taraszka-1, R.3. The 1795 Capped Bust Right, Small Eagle Ten was produced with five known die marriages between S

1841 $10 MS62 NGC. The 1841 is a significant condition rarity above the XF level. Only 10-12 pieces are believed known today in AU condition, and Mint

1843-O $10 XF45 NGC. This originally preserved, green-gold example is well struck for the issue with light, even wear throughout. The number of abrasi

1845 $10 AU55 NGC. The 1845 (26,153 pieces produced) is equally as rare as the lower mintage 1844, the 1839 Small Letters, and the 1846. When offered

1847-O $10 XF40 NGC. Perfect for O-mint type purposes, this attractively colored example combines olive-gold and orange-copper shades over somewhat br

No lot. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up wit

1849 $10 AU55 PCGS. The 1 in the date is boldly repunched, with the base of a previous 1 across the lower upright. Well struck except for the lower ob

1850 $10 Large Date--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. A somewhat softly struck example, but the remaining luster is bright and quite extensive. T

1851-O $10 XF45 NGC. Both sides exhibit rich green-gold color. The surfaces are remarkably abrasion-free for an O-mint Eagle that saw 20 points of wea

1857 $10 AU55 NGC. Orange-gold and olive-copper colors blend over both sides of this important Liberty Eagle rarity. The central devices are suitably

1862-S $10 XF40 PCGS. This Civil War era issue is seldom offered in grades above the VF level. This makes sense because the suspension of specie payme

1869 $10--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. More difficult to obtain than either the 1866 or 1868, the 1869 is equally as rare as the 1

1870 $10 AU53 NGC. The 1870 is an important condition rarity among With Motto Tens. Only 3,990 pieces were struck and examples that grade higher than

1871-S $10 AU53 NGC. The 1871-S Ten is not all that difficult to locate in the lower circulated grades. However, very few AU examples have been offere

1873-S $10 AU58 NGC. A sharply struck representative that has abundant bright luster, both at the margins and within protected areas of the devices. W

1878 $10--Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. The obverse field has been smoothed behind the neck of Liberty, however, the coin is not parti

1878 $10 AU58 NGC. One of just 73,800 pieces produced, this well preserved example retains plenty of original luster in the more protected areas. The

1878-S $10--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. A polished specimen that has bold details but is unnaturally prooflike. The issue was at one time ho

1879-S $10 MS60 NGC. Original orange-gold surfaces with numerous abrasions scattered over each side. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1879-S $10 MS61 NGC. A well struck and lustrous coin. Although lightly abraded, the surfaces appear to have the eye appeal of a slightly higher grade.

1881 $10 MS63 NGC. The second 8 in the date appears to be repunched with the upper loop. A well struck example that has extensive bright luster and a

1881-O $10 AU50 ANACS. A richly detailed example that has ample bright luster across the borders and devices. The fields were probably once quite proo

1882 $10 MS63 PCGS. A well struck and relatively unabraded representative with extensive luster and a clean cheek. Double Eagle production at Philadel

1882-O $10 XF40 ICG. A bright coin that has abundant peripheral luster and only light wear on the devices. The fields have numerous minor contact mark

1883-S $10 MS63 PCGS. The 1883-S has a low mintage of only 38,000 pieces and is very challenging in Uncirculated grades. This is the only MS63 certifi

1886-S $10 MS63 NGC. Lustrous and well struck with a few abrasions scattered about. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 2

1887-S $10 MS62 NGC. Rich apricot patina fills the centers of each side. Boldly struck and lustrous but with luster grazes on the portrait. Important

1888 $10 MS61 NGC. Lustrous with a few obvious abrasions scattered over each side. Attractive coloration. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1888-S $10 MS62 NGC. Sharply struck in the centers with rich reddish mint luster. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200

1890 $10 MS62 NGC. Excellent mint luster with a few abrasions scattered about which account for the grade. Important notice: We expect to be auctionin

1891-CC $10--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. A richly detailed example that has golden-brown color and a few wispy hairlines on each side. Altho

1891-CC $10 AU53 ANACS. An original example that has abundant luster. The surfaces are only lightly abraded. The most available CC-mint issue of the s

1892 $10 MS63 PCGS. A well struck coin that has rich pinkish luster. A faint abrasion in the hair above the coronet is carefully concealed. Important

1893 $10 MS64 NGC. A particularly attractive coin that has prooflike fields with frosted devices that provide a strong cameo contrast on each side. Fu

1893-S $10 MS61 NGC. Sharply struck with a number of small abrasions scattered about. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of

1893-S $10 MS62 NGC. A well struck Eagle that has good luster and a relatively clean appearance for the grade. A scarce issue in Uncirculated conditio

1894 $10 MS64 NGC. A sharply struck and lustrous near-Gem. A luster graze below the right (facing) wing is the only distraction. The reverse periphery

1894 $10 MS64 NGC. A crisply struck coin that has strong luster and relatively unabraded surfaces. The reverse has numerous peripheral spindly die cra

1894 $10 MS64 NGC. A boldly struck near-Gem with seamless cartwheel luster and impressively preserved surfaces. A lovely type coin. Important notice:

1896-S $10 MS61 NGC. The 1896-S is the final of the three conditionally challenging S-mint Eagles produced in the mid 1890s. This date is difficult to

1897 $10 MS63 NGC. Well struck with good mint luster and medium orange-gold color. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 20

1897 $10 MS64 NGC. Well struck aside from the final star. A lustrous and carefully preserved near-Gem that has an immaculate cheek. A wispy grease str

1897-O $10 MS62 NGC. Boldly struck, and with extensive mildly prooflike luster. The low mintage late New Orleans Eagles are available in bagmarked Unc

1898 $10 MS63 NGC. Sharply struck with rich, original mint luster. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour.

1899 $10 MS64 NGC. Sharply defined throughout with rich, satin-like luster. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 p

1901-S $10 MS64 PCGS. Flashy mint luster and bright honey-gold color give this carefully preserved near-Gem its outstanding eye appeal. The reverse is

1902-S $10 MS64 NGC. A highly lustrous near-Gem that is well defined overall. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250

1902-S $10 MS65 NGC. After the 1901-S, the 1902-S is the most readily obtainable Liberty Eagle from the San Francisco Mint. This date, however, is sti

1903 $10 MS63 ANACS. Bright, flashy mint luster and well defined throughout. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250

1903-O $10 MS62 PCGS. A well struck example that has extensive luster and rich yellow-green color. The left obverse field has scattered luster grazes.

1905-S $10 MS61 NGC. Lustrous with a few abrasions scattered about. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour.

1905-S $10 MS62 PCGS. A well struck and flashy Eagle that has surprisingly unabraded fields for this usually somewhat bagmarked grade. The lower rever

1905-S $10 MS62 PCGS. A highly lustrous piece that has a bold strike and lovely bright honey-gold patina. The fields are moderately abraded but retain

1906-S $10 MS62 PCGS. Even though half a million pieces were struck of this issue, it is seldom seen in mint condition. This is a sharply struck, lust

1907-S $10 MS62 NGC. A scarce S-mint Eagle and the final year of issue for this design. The surfaces show a number of small abrasions and excellent mi

1866 $10 Motto PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. First year of issue for the With Motto design and of added significance to type collectors as such. Only 30 proof

1902 $10 PR53 PCGS. Hints of the original mirrored finish are especially extensive on the reverse. A narrow scrape behind Liberty's neck provide...

1907 $10 No Motto AU50 ANACS. Lustrous, bold, and bright for the grade. The fields have wispy pinscratches that are likely the result of past careless

1907 $10 No Motto--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU55, there are some wispy hairlines on both sides of this richly colored, green-gold example; and

1907 $10 No Motto MS61 NGC. Variegated color with a long abrasion along the Indian's jawline that accounts for the grade. Important notice: We e...

1907 $10 No Motto MS65 NGC. The 1907 No Motto Ten Dollar is undoubtedly one of the best produced and most visually appealing coins struck in the 20th

1907 $10 No Motto MS66 PCGS. This is the third design for Augustus Saint-Gaudens' Ten Dollar Gold Piece in 1907. First came the experimental Wir...

1908-D $10 No Motto AU58 PCGS. A lightly rubbed but surprisingly unabraded representative. The luster is subtle, but not far from complete. Popular as

1908-D $10 No Motto AU58 ANACS. The Indian's cheekbone has a hint of rub, and the truncation of the bust has a pair of minor abrasions. A bold r...

1908 $10 Motto MS60 ANACS. Sharply struck with bright surfaces and a few small abrasions scattered about. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1908 $10 Motto MS61 NGC. A boldly struck and lustrous specimen that has relatively clean fields. A contact mark on the obverse border at 3 o'clo...

1908 $10 Motto MS62 PCGS. A flashy olive-gold representative that has a clean appearance despite a couple of wispy abrasions on each side. The Motto w

1908 $10 Motto MS63 NGC. A bright and flashy coin that has immaculate surfaces aside from a small contact mark on the wing near the breast of the eagl

1908 $10 Motto MS63 NGC. An imposing representative that has pleasing cartwheel luster and attractively preserved surfaces. The strike is quite sharp,

1908-D $10 Motto AU58 NGC. The rich golden-brown luster is only broken in the exposed fields. The right reverse field has a few tiny contact marks, bu

1909 $10 MS63 NGC. Rich yellow-green color. A lustrous, well struck, and immaculately preserved piece that has excellent eye appeal. A slightly better

1909 $10 MS63 NGC. An impressive piece that has rich luster and relatively clean surfaces. Boldly struck, and with an especially attractive obverse. A

1909-D $10 MS62 PCGS. A lustrous piece that is carefully preserved aside from a minor luster graze near the first star. A scarce lower mintage issue.

1910 $10 MS62 PCGS. A boldly struck and flashy representative that has exquisitely preserved fields. The devices are only very lightly abraded. A coin

1910 $10 MS63 NGC. A well struck and lustrous example that has attractive honey-gold color and nicely preserved surfaces. The obverse has a wire rim,

1910-D $10 MS63 PCGS. A well struck and lustrous piece that has pleasing luster and an especially clean obverse. An attractive type coin. Important no

1910-D $10 MS63 NGC. Well struck aside from the stem of the olive branch. A lustrous and nicely preserved representative. Important notice: We expect