2002 September Long Beach Signature Sale Sale #300 - Session 1

1845 1/2 C Restrike PR63 Brown PCGS. B-3, Low R.7. A Second Restrike, the reverse does not display doubling on the T in CENT. Rather, there are die fi

1848 1/2 C Restrike PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. B-2, Low R.6. Fewer than two dozen proofs of this variety are believed extant in three different series (

1852 1/2 C Restrike, Small Berries PR64 Brown PCGS. B-2, R.5. The Philadelphia Mint did not produce business strike Half Cents in 1852, and no origina

1852 1/2 C Restrike, Small Berries PR64 Brown PCGS. B-2, R.5. Both sides are richly and originally toned in medium brown shades with hints of reddish-

1852 1/2 C Restrike, Small Berries PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. B-2, R.5. This coin is the last of three 1852 B-2 Half Cents in this sale, and it is the f

1855 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. B-1, R.5. With crisp striking definition and noticeable brightness in the fields, there is no doubt about this coin'...

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1856 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, R.7. A rare original proof Half Cent from 1856, this coin was struck from Reverse A, which is easily identifia

1856 1/2 C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. B-3, R.4. This variety, along with the 1852 1-B, the 1841 Original, and the 1833, are the four most commonly encoun

1857 1/2 C PR61 Brown PCGS. B-2, R.4. This coin offers genuine rarity and sharp striking definition for a more modest sum. Scattered contact marks are

1857 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-2, R.4. This final-year proof Half Cent is easily attributed by doubling on the T in CENT. There is some faded m

1793 Chain 1C AMERICA XF45 Corroded, Burnished Uncertified. S-3, Low R.3. Medium purple-brown patina. A bold example of this important early type. All

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. S-55, R.2. Milk chocolate surfaces. The "corrosion" of which the slab spea...

1794 1C Head of 1794 XF40 PCGS. S-49, R.2. A later die state of this variety, which now has a heavy die crack that journeys through the upright of the

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. S-59, Low R.3. Double cutting on the reverse wreath easily identifies the reverse of this

1794 1C Head of 1794 AU55 PCGS. S-24, R.1. Maris' so-called "Scarred Head" variety, that is most easily attributed by Liberty's fu...

1795 1C Lettered Edge XF40 PCGS. S-75, R.3. There is a lot of striking detail remaining on both sides of this lightly and evenly worn example. Most of

1796 1C Liberty Cap AU50 PCGS. S-87, Low R.3. Most easily attributed by the double leaf to the left of ONE, as all other 1796 reverses have a triple l

1796 1C Reverse of 1796--Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. S-93, Low R.3. The so-called "Circle Wreath" reverse, in which the furthe...

1796 1C Reverse of 1797 MS61 Brown NGC. S-119, R.3. This variety is easily attributable by the obverse die crack that originates at the lower left rim

1797 1C Reverse of 1796, Gripped Edge--Scratched--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. S-121b, Low R.3. A dark example that has several faint pinscratches a

1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems AU55 PCGS. S-135, High R.3. This is an attractive representative of this die marriage that may trace its pedigree to th

1798 1C First Hair Style Good 4 ANACS. S-149, Low R.6. A rare Sheldon variety. Two tone dark brown and purple patina. Most of ONE CENT is faint, but t

1798 1C Second Hair Style--Scratched--ANACS. Good Details, Net AG3. S-178, R.6. Attributable by the heavy vertical die crack in the right field, paire

1798 1C Second Hair Style XF45 NGC. S-170, R.3. Variegated shades of tan and brown colors adorn both sides. The strike is a little uneven with areas o

1799/8 1C--Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. S-188, R.4. A legendary rare date, the 1799 Cent is represented by just two Sheldon varieties. The

1800 1C VG8 ANACS. S-198, R.6. The short, jagged reverse die break (as struck) that connects the 1 in the denominator of the fraction to the left ribb

1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction XF40 NGC. S-254, R.2. Even, rich brown patina covers each side. The only noticeable abrasion is a short mark in the

1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction AU50 PCGS. S-258, R.1. Smooth, glossy, light brown surfaces that are nearly choice, with some variegated medium bro

1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction MS64 Brown PCGS. S-258, R.1. This is a rare opportunity for the copper specialist to choose between the two finest

1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction MS66 Brown NGC. S-258, R.1. Die State B. The rarity factor of this variety could lead one to conclude that the pres

1807/6 1C Large 7--Scratched, Tooled--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. S-273, R.1. Dark brown patina, with a lighter color where luster persists. The righ

1808 1C--Corroded, Burnished--ANACS, VF Details, Net Fine 12, both sides are curiously smooth in sheen with some light pitting and mottled deep brown

1808 1C XF45 PCGS. S-278, R.3. This is a mostly evenly toned example with orange-brown coloration. The strike is a little soft in areas, and there is

1809 1C AU50 NGC. S-280, the only known dies, R.2. Struck from a later state of the dies, the die crack (as struck) through star 11 is readily evident

1810 1C--Misaligned Dies--Fair 2 ANACS. S-283, R.2. The attribution is tentative due to the grade. At first glance, the coin appears to be struck 10%

1810 1C--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 15. S-283, R.2. Dark purple brown patina with slightly rough surfaces. Boldly detailed except for sligh

1810 1C XF45 PCGS. S-282, R.2. Rich olive-charcoal toning envelops both sides of this lightly circulated representative. The impression is a little un

1810 1C AU55 NGC. S-285, R.2. This is an uncommonly attractive survivor of this conditionally challenging series. The strike is generally well centere

1811 1C VF20 ANACS. S-287, R.2. Perfect Date. A dark purple-tan representative with glossy surfaces and a few minor abrasions in the left obverse fiel

1811 1C AU50 PCGS. S-287, R.2. A low mintage year that offers just two die varieties. Medium purple and tan patina. Well struck in the centers, while

1812 1C Large Date AU53 PCGS. S-289, R.1. A Large Date example, although not noted as such on the PCGS insert, this is an uncommonly attractive coin f

1813 1C--Corroded--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF20. S-292, R.2. A dark brown representative with a faintly granular surface and slight verdigris about the

1813 1C VF30 PCGS. S-292, R.2. Well-struck and well-centered. Dark chocolate color. Predominantly smooth, with some regions of light microgranularity

1813 1C--Burnished--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. S-292, R.2. Mottled dark brown patina. Well struck in the centers, while the stars are flat. The cent

1814 1C Crosslet 4--Corroded--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. S-294, R.1. A well struck representative that has deep ebony patina. The surfaces are faint

1814 1C Crosslet 4 AU58 NGC. S-294, R.1. Rich mahogany-brown patina. Well struck except for a pair of right side stars. The truncation of the bust has

1814 1C Plain 4 AU55 PCGS. S-295, R.1. The striking details are uncommonly sharp on each side with fine definition on Liberty's hair curls as we...

1816 1C AU58 PCGS. N-9, R.3. Predominately smooth, reddish-brown surfaces with traces of original mint luster. Only a couple of negligible contact mar

1817 1C 13 Stars MS63 Brown NGC. The otherwise glossy-brown surfaces reveal a few whispers of original orange-red luster on the reverse. The strike is