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

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