2003 Charlotte ANA National Money Signature Sale #316 - Session 1

1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow MS67 NGC. The 2003 Guide Book lists a mintage of 837,00 for the 1872-S Half Dime, a figure that it does not break down

1857 H10C PR65 NGC. This is an immensely popular proof issue because the original mintage was not recorded by the Mint. Such coins are generally surro

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 PR67 NGC. Even though 550 proofs were produced in this second year of the Civil War, only 430 pieces were actually distributed. Gems are not

1863 H10C PR66 Cameo NGC. The proof 1863 is always in demand among Seated Half Dime date collectors, a fact that should come as no surprise given the

1864 H10C PR64 NGC. An exquisitely struck and essentially brilliant near-Gem that has obvious cameo contrast, although this feature is not noted on th

1867 H10C PR64 PCGS. A sharply struck near-Gem that is bathed in deep cobalt-blue, aqua, and copper-gold patina. Only a few very wispy hairlines are o

1868 H10C PR65 PCGS. The obverse has deep rose and powder-blue patina, while the reverse is bathed in golden-brown and aqua colors. A nicely struck an

1868 H10C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. Only 600 of the 89,200 Half Dimes struck in 1868 were proofs. This is an exceptionally attractive example that is deep

1870 H10C PR65 PCGS. Rich electric-blue and rose-violet colors appear when the Half Dime is rotated under a light. An exquisitely struck Gem with plea

1873 H10C PR65 PCGS. A sharply struck Gem that has luminous deep olive and champagne-rose patina. Several tiny lintmarks (as made) surround the denomi

1873 H10C PR66 NGC. Waves of deep aqua, gold, and champagne-gold patina invigorate this well struck and immaculate Half Dime. While arrows were added

1873 H10C PR65 Cameo NGC. A nicely struck and untoned Gem that has pleasing contrast and attractive surfaces. Only 600 pieces were struck. Population:

1797 10C 13 Stars XF45 ANACS. JR-2, R.4. Slightly rarer than JR-1, JR-2 is especially difficult to locate in grades above the XF40 level of preservati

1805 10C 4 Berries--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. JR-2, R.2. Rich olive-gray patina. The centers on each side have a couple of f

1814 10C Small Date XF45 ANACS. JR-1, R.3. The scarcer logotype variant of the date. Remnants of bright luster penetrate the medium pearl-gray patina.

1825 10C MS63 NGC. JR-4, R.2. A lightly toned Dime that has rich luster and surprisingly clean surfaces. Sharply struck except for a few neck feathers

1829 10C Small 10C MS62 PCGS. JR-3, R.4. The PCGS insert incorrectly attributes the variety as a Large 10C. The merged shield lines are diagnostic for

1829 10C Medium 10C MS66 PCGS. JR-12, R.3. Undoubtedly one of the finest examples known of this variety, the finest listed in the JR reference is an M

1832 10C AU50 NGC. JR-2, R.2. Light olive, gold, and mauve patina. A problem-free representative that is from a sharp strike and lacks mentionable con

1836 10C AU58 PCGS. JR-1, R.3. An impressive jewel that has faint golden-brown patina and virtually complete mint luster. Sharply struck and decidedly

1837 10C No Stars MS66 NGC. Large Date. Repunched 7. Greer-102. A first-year issue that is always in demand among type collectors, the present lot off

1838-O 10C No Stars XF40 ANACS. Greer-102. Deep sea-green, violet, and golden-brown patina. A modestly circulated but problem-free representative. Imp

1839 10C No Drapery MS66 PCGS. The 1839 is a significant type coin in all grades, and any No Drapery Dime in MS66 condition is a very important offeri

1851-O 10C AU58 NGC. Richly toned and original, both sides exhibit cobalt, charcoal, and russet patination. There are no outwardly distracting abrasio

1853 10C Arrows MS65 NGC. The importance of this coin should not be lost on first-year type collectors. A Gem that offers pinpoint striking definition

1853 10C Arrows MS65 NGC. Beautifully toned with speckles of golden-brown, electric-blue, and tobacco-brown patina. This well struck and nearly pristi

1857 10C MS64 NGC. Fully brilliant with a hint of golden toning. Some softness is evident on the lower part of the obverse and the corresponding spot

1859-O 10C MS65 NGC. The golden-brown and sea-green surfaces are unquestionably original. The fields betray hints of prooflike reflectivity. This well

1860-O 10C--Scratched, Whizzed--ANACS. VF Details, Net VG8. One of just 40,000 pieces produced, this key date example is evenly patinated in olive-gra

1861 10C MS65 PCGS. A sharply struck example that has dusky apricot patina. The beautifully preserved surfaces have shimmering luster. A high mintage

1861 10C MS66 NGC. Boldly struck and lustrous with near mark-free surfaces and mottled gold and cobalt-blue toning. Much scarcer than one might imagin

1865 10C MS66 PCGS. Only 10,000 Dimes were struck in 1865, the final year of the Civil War. As one can imagine from the mintage, this is a very scarce

1874 10C Arrows MS61 NGC. The borders have speckled golden-brown and electric-blue patina. A nicely struck piece with shimmering luster and a few mino

1874 10C Arrows MS63 PCGS. Slight peripheral softness with a dash of light russet toning over full luster. A nice example of one of the more popular S

1876 10C MS66 NGC. A brilliant and highly lustrous Gem that has a reasonable strike and clean surfaces. An attractive representative from our Centenni

1884 10C MS65 PCGS. Dusky apricot patina enriches this sharply struck, impressive, and lustrous gem. The E in DIME is lightly die clashed (as made) ne

1884 10C MS67 * NGC. The margins of each side have gorgeous electric-blue and tobacco-brown patina, while the centers are brilliant. Blazing luster an

1885 10C MS66 NGC. Potent cartwheel luster blasts through the light gold patina. A well struck Gem that has clean surfaces and impressive eye appeal.

1856 10C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Small Date, as are all known proof Seated Dimes of this date. Doubled Die Obverse. Greer-105. This seems to be the only reco

1857 10C PR64 PCGS. The first of two proofs of this date, and a rare opportunity as such. The fields are glassy and deeply reflective with a few lint

1857 10C PR65 PCGS. Deep copper-gold and navy-blue colors endow this boldly struck Gem. The surfaces are seemingly pristine below the rich patina, alt

1857 10C PR64 Cameo PCGS. Probably no more than 20-25 proofs exist today of this scarce issue. Only one die was used for proof Dimes from this year, a

1859 10C PR66 PCGS. No important offering of Seated Dimes would be complete without a representative of the proof 1859 delivery. This date boasts an o

1860 10C PR66 NGC. Light gold patina. A well struck Gem that has noticeable cameo contrast, although this attribute is not noted on the insert. A smal

1864 10C PR65 PCGS. Iridescently variegated electric-blue and golden-brown patina embraces this well struck and exquisitely preserved Gem. Only 700 pi

1872 10C PR64 PCGS. Boldly defined with a spray of golden toning and fully frosted devices. Cameo contrast is evident and Liberty's head exhibit...

1872 10C PR66 NGC. A sharply struck Gem that reveals deep mauve and apple-green colors when it is rotated under a light. Just a few grains of wheat wi

1873 10C Arrows PR65 PCGS. A beautifully toned Gem that has pleasing swaths of gold, lime-green, electric-blue, and rose-violet patina. A nicely struc

1876 10C PR66 Cameo NGC. Brilliant throughout with deeply mirrored fields and strongly contrasting devices. Problem-free with no hairlines present on