2002 September Long Beach Signature Sale Sale #300 - Session 2

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

1856 H10C PR66 NGC. Ex: Starr. Upright 5. Ably cataloged in the Floyd Starr catalog in 1992, where it was described as, "An attractive deep gra...

1859 H10C PR64 NGC. The first of three proof 1859 Half Dimes in this sale, this near-Gem representative shimmers with pleasing reflectivity beneath wa

1859 H10C PR65 PCGS. The 1859 is an overlooked and grossly underappreciated one-year type. The dies were slightly altered in this year with hollow cen

1859 H10C PR66 Cameo NGC. Only 65-70 proofs are believed extant of this early proof delivery in the Seated Half Dime series. This untoned Gem displays

1862 H10C PR63 Uncertified. The obverse has golden-brown and rose patina, while the reverse has aqua-blue and tobacco-brown colors. A razor-sharp repr

1862 H10C PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Not surprisingly for a Civil War era proof, the 1862 was subjected to melting at the Philadelphia Mint. Only 430 o

1863 H10C PR65 NGC. Bright, frosty devices contrast nicely with reflective mirror fields. There are several minuscule spots, most notably at 10:00 and

1864 H10C PR60 ANACS. Dark gray surfaces, with multicolored tones of cobalt blue, lavender, orange, russet, and forest green throughout the coin, vari

1865 H10C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. V-1, the only known dies. All 1865 Half Dimes, whether they are business strikes or proofs, emerged from the same

1868 H10C PR62 ANACS. Reflective, dark gray surfaces with iridescent hues of blue and lavender. Somewhat softly struck. Important notice: We expect to

1868 H10C PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. V-1. Since silver specie payments remained suspended for several years after Lee's surrender at Appomattox C...

1869 H10C PR68 NGC. Only 600 proofs were struck of this issue. Of the few remaining recognizable proofs it is certain that none could exist today with

1870 H10C PR68 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Since the business strike 1870 often displays bothersome reverse striking softness at the upper left and right of

1873 H10C PR65 NGC. Rich aqua-blue and rose-orange patina. The strike is razor-sharp, and the surfaces are virtually free from contact. Both beautiful

1797 10C 16 Stars XF45 NGC. JR-1, R.4. One of two varieties of bust dimes known for this date, both of which are very scarce. Dark gray surfaces with

1798/97 10C 16 Stars on Reverse VF25 PCGS. JR-1, R.3 Pale gray surfaces, with some dark gray patina in the lower hemisphere of the obverse and some ro

1805 10C 4 Berries XF40 PCGS. JR-2, R.2. Pale gray surfaces with just a few touches of russet toning by the reverse peripheries. Several small ticks a

1805 10C 4 Berries MS61 PCGS. JR-2, R.2. The more common of the two known die marriages of the 1805 Dime, JR-2 constitutes about 70% of the extant pop

1805 10C 4 Berries MS62 NGC. JR-2, R.2. Pale silver surfaces with considerable luster. Attractive aqua blue toning in the lower obverse periphery, and