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

1936 10C PR67 PCGS. The premier proof issue in the Mercury Dime series, the 1936 is also a key date with just 4,130 pieces produced. In addition to sm

1936 10C PR67 NGC. Rarely encountered in Superb condition, as most of the 4,130 proofs struck were mishandled in some way or cleaned. This is an origi

1938 10C PR66 NGC. The abundant pale apricot patina is interrupted with russet hues near the portrait. Exquisitely preserved, with a miniscule toning

1939 10C PR66 PCGS. Deep rings of rose and sea-green patina frame the brilliant obverse center, while the reverse has lighter golden-brown and ruby-re

1939 10C PR66 PCGS. Light lemon-gold patina. A razor-sharp and seemingly pristine Gem. The fields have fairly heavy metal flow lines, as struck and in

1939 10C PR66 Cameo PCGS. The lightest blushes of golden iridescence overlay both sides of this impressive proof Mercury. Delicate mint frosting accen

1939 10C PR67 Cameo PCGS. The 1939 is not the rarest proofs in the Mercury Dime series, but the vast majority of coins display uniformly brilliant sur

1941 10C PR66 PCGS. The borders have light lime-green patina. Well struck and attractive. The lower left obverse field has a wispy handling mark. Impo

1942 10C PR66 NGC. A well struck Gem that has speckled gray-brown and russet patina at the borders. Beautiful and seemingly pristine. Important notice

1942 10C PR66 NGC. Brilliantly reflective surfaces with variegated streaks of golden, russet, blue, and lavender toning on both sides. Excellent strik

1942 10C PR67 PCGS. The margins have ruby-red and golden-brown patina, while speckled gold and sea-green colors visit the centers. A well struck Super

1942 10C PR67 PCGS. A brilliant Superb Gem that has remarkably undisturbed surfaces. The final proof issue of the series, and the Roosevelt design rei

1942 10C PR67 PCGS. The borders offer richly speckled yellow-green and champagne-gold patina. A razor-sharp and seemingly flawless Superb Gem from the

1942 10C PR67 PCGS. The fields have wispy chocolate-tan color. A seemingly pristine Superb Gem that is fully struck aside from a hint of weakness on t

1970 10C No S PR68 PCGS. Gorgeous golden-brown and mauve-violet patina. Well struck and essentially pristine. The first modern proof rarity, caused wh

1875 20C MS63 PCGS. Deep sea-green and orange-gold patina. Sharply struck with modest luster and a few wispy abrasions in the obverse field. Much scar

1875-CC 20C AU50 PCGS. Slightly weak in the central areas with golden-russet toning and a superior overall appearance for the grade. Important notice:

1875-S 20C MS63 Uncertified. This coin was previously offered as lot 5759 in our June 2002 Long Beach Signature Sale, where it was described as: &qu...

1875-S 20C MS64 PCGS. The obverse has dusky silver-gray patina, while the reverse is mostly brilliant. Well struck except for the right side stars. A

1875-S 20C MS65 NGC. One of several high grade '75-S Twenty Cent pieces in this sale, this coin is fully original with a richly frosted sheen. C...