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

1936 10C PR67 NGC. One of the more appealing proof 1936 Dimes in this sale, this Superb Gem displays splendid crimson-lilac toning around much of the

1936 10C PR67 NGC. A light dusting of mottled silver-gray and golden-tan patina confirms the originality of this pleasant Superb Gem. We cannot find a

1938 10C PR67 NGC. The obverse has ruby-red and gold peripheral colors, while the reverse is fully brilliant. A virtually fully struck and seemingly p

1939 10C PR66 NGC. A stone-white Gem with an unimprovable strike and magnificently preserved surfaces. The upper bridge of Liberty's nose is abs...

1939 10C PR67 PCGS. A well struck Superb Gem that has a hint of gold color. The surfaces are seemingly unimprovable. A faint vertical die crack (as ma

1940 10C PR66 PCGS. Milky yellow-gray and lime-green patina ensures the originality of this immaculate and needle-sharp Gem. A curly lintmark (as stru

1940 10C PR67 NGC. Lovely bright aqua-blue, gold, and rose-violet patina graces the obverse margins. An essentially pristine Superb Gem with a needle-

1941 10C PR67 PCGS. We are pleased to be offering several fabulous proof Mercury Dimes in this sale, among which is this Superb Gem representative of

1942 10C PR66 NGC. Fully struck and brilliant white with no noticeable imperfections. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of

1942 10C PR67 NGC. The obverse has lovely lemon and powder-blue colors, while the reverse border has champagne-rose and electric-blue patina. The cent

1951 10C Dime PR67 NGC, the NU in UNUM is faint, as made due to a polished die; 1951 Quarter PR66 NGC, a gorgeous Gem; and a 1951 Half Dollar PR65 NGC

1875 20C MS62 PCGS. The borders are richly speckled in champagne-rose, lime-green, and golden-brown colors. A boldly struck and somewhat prooflike pie

1875-CC 20C MS60 ANACS. Well struck aside from the upper portion of the left (facing) wing. A lustrous coin with light violet and tobacco-brown patina

1875-CC 20C MS63 ANACS. The obverse periphery has bright orange-gold patina, while the centers of each side are only lightly toned. Lustrous with a go

1875-S 20C MS64 PCGS. Uncommonly sharp for the type, the surfaces are golden-gray in sheen and expectantly distraction-free for the assigned grade. Mo

1876 20C MS62 PCGS. A well struck example that has booming luster and attractive golden-brown peripheral patina. The obverse field has faint luster gr

1876 20C MS63 PCGS. This originally preserved representative is pleasingly lustrous beneath a dusting of moderate champagne-gray patina. The reverse i

1876 20C MS64 PCGS. The final collectible business strike delivery in the short-lived Twenty Cent series, the 1876 is still an scarce coin with just 1

1875 20C PR60 ANACS. A boldly struck piece that has light golden-brown patina at the margins. The fields are faintly hairlined, as is appropriate for

1876 20C PR60 ANACS. The reverse margins have light blushes of apricot patina. The obverse field has slide marks that are typical of the grade. Scarce

1877 20C PR50 ANACS. The periphery has hints of mauve patina. There are slide marks from light circulation, but no untoward abrasions. All letters in

1877 20C PR65 Cameo PCGS. This is a gorgeous Gem quality representative of the key issue in the proof Twenty Cent series. Beautifully toned, both side

1878 20C PR65 PCGS. The Twenty Cent series passed into history in 1878 with a proof-only delivery of 600 pieces from the Philadelphia Mint. High quali

1878 20C PR62 Cameo ANACS. A second 1878 Twenty Cent piece, this Cameo-designated representative is possessed of pinpoint striking definition. The dev

1805 25C AU55 PCGS. B-3, R.1. This high grade circulated type candidate displays rich lavender-charcoal toning with blushes of cobalt-blue color in se

1807 25C AU55 PCGS. B-1, R.2. The reverse die of this variety is unique in the Draped Bust Quarter series as having only four berries in the olive bra

1818 25C MS64 NGC. B-2, R.1. This is a very late die state with the obverse crack from the border to star 10 heavy and a light reverse crack evident f

1818/5 25C AU58 NGC. B-1, R.3. A lightly toned representative that is refreshingly free from relevant contact marks. Liberty's brow has slight r...

1819 25C Large 9 AU55 PCGS. B-2, R.3. Light golden-brown patina. A sharply struck and attractive piece with extensive shimmering luster and a desirabl

1821 25C AU53 ANACS. B-4, R.2. The peripheries have pale golden-brown color, while the centers have subtle lilac hues. Traces of dirt in recessed area

1825/3 25C MS62 ANACS. B-2, R.2. This is an exceptionally well struck representative of the type with needle sharp definition over the devices and bol

1835 25C MS62 NGC. B-1, R.1. Readily attributed by the lengthy diagonal die crack (as made) across the upper reverse. A brilliant and exquisitely stru

1840-O 25C Drapery AU50 ANACS. The margins have rich apple-green and mauve patina, while the centers have lighter lilac color. A richly detailed and p

1841 25C MS64 NGC. While some dates are easily obtainable in the lower circulated grades, no Seated Quarter from the 1840s should be considered common

1852 25C MS64 PCGS. Briggs 2-B. This is the more common of the two known die marriages of the scarce (177,060 pieces produced, many presumably melted

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. After passage of the Mint Act in February, arrowheads were added to each side of the date in 1853 to denote a weig

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. Both sides are mostly silver-gray in sheen, but there are traces of pale tan patination here and there. The satin

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS65 NGC. Gem quality survivors of this issue are scarce both in an absolute sense and when compared to the number of high qu

1855-S 25C Arrows AU58 ANACS. Light pearl-gray patina. A well struck example that has ample bright luster across the devices and legends. The fields a

1857 25C MS66 PCGS. Although there was no longer a need for a distinguishing feature on the obverse or reverse of the Seated Quarter, mintage figures

1858 25C MS65 NGC. Free of both toning and mentionable abrasions, the surfaces present a bright, silver-white sheen. This razor sharp example is earma

1859-O 25C MS64 NGC. Briggs 1-A. It is believed (by Larry Briggs, 1991) that the New Orleans Mint used only two sets of dies to deliver 260,000 Quarte

1874-S 25C Arrows MS62 PCGS. Some light, milky toning serves to quiet the satiny luster on both sides of this otherwise very attractive quarter with c

1876 25C MS64 PCGS. A brilliant near-Gem with imposing cartwheel luster and a very good strike. The right obverse field has a few wispy luster grazes.

1876-CC 25C MS65 NGC. The reverse die used to strike this coin is unlisted in the 1991 book The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of United States Liberty Se

1879 25C MS65 PCGS. The gorgeous tobacco-brown patina is lighter in the centers. A boldly struck and impressively preserved Gem that has a raised lint

1881 25C MS62 PCGS. Well struck aside from a few obverse stars. A prooflike representative that has lovely peripheral golden-brown and electric-blue p

1889 25C MS64 PCGS. Brilliant aside from a hint of tan patina on Liberty's legs. A lustrous and deeply frosty near-Gem with an immaculate revers...

1890 25C MS65 PCGS. A lustrous Gem with rich peripheral golden-brown patina. Well struck aside from a couple of the uppermost stars. There is a partia

1890 25C MS66 PCGS. Well struck except for a few right side stars. A highly lustrous Gem with pleasing preservation and a hint of rose patina. A small