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

1874 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. The strike is bold with the fields exhibiting evidence of heavy die polishing. A few light obverse and reverse spots prevent

1874 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. This subdued cameo has fully struck devices devoid of all but the most trivial distractions. The planchet has a very slight g

1874 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A perfect coin for the discerning proof type collector, this conditionally scarce Gem is bright with deep, glassy fields. Min

1875 5C PR65 PCGS. A well struck Gem with clean surfaces and light green-gray patina. A lovely type coin, and perfect for a top quality registry set.

1875 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. A well struck near-Gem with good Cameo contrast. A small lamination (as struck) on the obverse border near 7 o'clock, b...

1875 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Darkly mirrored surfaces with a few streaks of blood red coloration. Only a few small distractions reside on the surfaces of

1876 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. While not a rare date in an absolute sense, the proof 1876 is difficult to locate with a Deep Cameo finish. In fact, the

1877 5C PR65 NGC. This is a lovely toned Gem example of this rare, proof only issue. Only 510 pieces were produced, easily making this the key date in

1877 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. The proof-only 1877 has long enjoyed a place of honor in the Shield Nickel series. Its original mintage of approximately 875-9

1878 5C PR64 NGC. Powdery silvery patina with very slight warm undertones. This proof only issue has well preserved surfaces devoid of distractions.Fr

1878 5C PR66 PCGS. Bright, steel surfaces with tinges of variegated, golden-russet toning on both sides. Well struck with no problems to note. A great

1879/8 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A few light streaks of crimson offer the only color on this pleasingly cameoed gem. A small planchet flaw as struck just ba

1880 5C PR66 NGC. Originally toned with rich apricot-tan patina at the margins. Well struck with immaculate surfaces and impressive eye appeal.From th

1881 5C PR65 PCGS. The second 8 in the date appears to be lightly repunched within the upper portion of the lower loop. Both sides have tiny scattered

1881 5C PR66 NGC. Lovely rose and green-gray patina. A well struck Gem with flashy fields and imposing eye appeal. Important notice: We expect to be a

1881 5C PR67 NGC. A lovely and lightly toned Superb Gem. One of the berries is separated from the obverse wreath, as struck due to lapped dies. Popula

1881 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A well struck and brilliant Gem with clean surfaces and good cameo contrast. As the business strike 1881 is quite rare, the p

1882 5C PR63 ANACS, sharply struck with a dab of russet patina and a few tiny spots consistent with the grade; and an 1883 MS63 Light Corrosion Uncert

1882 5C PR64 ANACS, a well struck near-Gem with rich tan patina and a small planchet flaw (as struck) on the reverse; and a 1930-S MS64 ANACS, nicely

1882 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Sharply struck with nice golden patina and noticeable cameo contrast. The fields are deeply mirrored and close examination re