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

1859 1C PR64 PCGS. While the 1859 may not be the rarest proof Indian Cent at the PR64 level of preservation, it is certainly among the most popular. T

1859 1C PR65 PCGS. Another, and even finer specimen striking of the 1859 Indian Cent, this crisply impressed Gem displays original honey-tan coloratio

1859 1C PR65 PCGS. In this auction, bidders have multiple high grade examples of the proof 1859 Cent to choose from. This is an especially attractive

1859 1C PR66 NGC. Much of the original whitish copper-nickel surface still remains, but each side also displays a bit of light reddish patina that add

1860 1C PR64 PCGS. Satiny, with even tan-bronze surfaces and no appreciable marks or hairlines. Both sides display traces of PVC, though such contamin

1862 1C PR65 PCGS. We do not know exactly why, but the 1862 seems to have survived in slightly greater numbers than the other copper-nickel proofs in

1862 1C PR66 Cameo PCGS. The 1862 is the most available Copper-Nickel Cent in proof format. Some 550 pieces were originally struck and probably half t

1862 1C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A second high grade 1862 with strong contrast on each side. The surfaces on this piece have even red patina with just a bit o

1867 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Spectacular violet, electric-blue, and gold colors confront the viewer. A well struck Gem with exquisitely preserved s

1867 1C PR63 Red PCGS. Radiant pumpkin-orange color and a needle-sharp strike combine for pleasing eye appeal. A proof issue that is uncommonly encoun

1867 1C PR64 Red PCGS. In an absolute sense, the 1867 is not as rare as the proof Bronze Cents from 1864 and 1865. The former date, however, is still

1869 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. The obverse has lovely peach color, while the reverse has intermingled olive and rose hues. A needle-sharp Gem with un

1869 1C PR64 Red NGC. Speckles of honey-gold and rose color invigorate this flashy near-Gem. The devices have noticeable (although undesignated) cameo

1872 1C PR65 Red NGC. An important proof because of the scarcity of high grade business strikes of this year. The fields glisten with reflectivity and

1873 1C Closed 3 PR66 Red and Brown NGC. The bright yellow-gold color has only slightly mellowed on the cheek and central fields. A boldly struck and

1873 1C Closed 3 PR64 Cameo PCGS. The surfaces show evidence of overzealous die polishing as the bottom of the top feather on the headdress has been p

1875 1C PR64 Red PCGS. The peak of the 5 in the date is lightly recut. An exquisitely struck near-Gem that has mild (although unattributed) cameo cont

1877 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Bright and flashy overall with especially reflective proof mirrors in the fields. This coin is essentially red; howeve

1877 1C PR65 Red NGC. Because of the scarcity of high grade business strikes, proofs of this date have always enjoyed a popularity that is far greater

1877 1C PR64 Cameo PCGS. This full red coin shows significant mint frost on the devices, which makes for a starkly contrasted cameo effect against the

1878 1C PR64 Cameo ANACS. Lovely brick-red color and noticeable cameo contrast increase the charm of this well preserved near-Gem. A tiny toning fleck

1879 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. The fully struck proof surfaces are extremely well preserved and flashy, with spectacular orange-red iridescence unde

1884 1C PR65 Red NGC. Iridescent gold and ruby-red colors. A boldly struck Gem with splendidly reflective fields and a few tiny toning flecks. The sur

1885 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. Ample suggestions of luminous gold luster emerge from the deep lavender patina. Not fully struck, but the surfaces ar

1886 1C Type Two PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. A sharply struck Gem whose radiant burnt-orange and gold color approaches the full Red designation. The reve

1892 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. The olive, gold, and ruby-red colors approach the full Red designation. A sharply struck Gem that is seemingly immacu

1892 1C PR65 Red PCGS. An exquisitely struck Gem with bright honey-gold color and seemingly immaculate surfaces. The reverse has a small toning spot a

1895 1C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Both sides are fully lustrous with lovely medium orange color. The strike is full in virtually areas, a feature that, when co

1901 1C PR65 Red Cameo NGC. Radiant rose and olive colors confront the viewer. The reverse has a few faint hairlines, and a couple of tiny toning spot

1906 1C PR64 Red Cameo PCGS. An exquisitely struck near-Gem that has lovely orange-red color. A few tiny carbon flecks are all that prevent a decidedl

1909 VDB 1C MS67 Red PCGS. This first-year issue typically comes nice, and the present Superb Gem certainly is no exception. Fulsome mint frost overla

1909-S VDB 1C VF20 Brown PCGS. A problem-free collector coin, this example has nice light chocolate surfaces with just a bit of darker color in the pr

1909-S VDB 1C VF35 Uncertified. The obverse displays a woodgrain pattern with gold accents while the reverse exhibits a bit of corrosion on the right

1909-S VDB 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. Both sides are evenly colored with thick, tan color with just a bit of original red poking out of the protected areas.

1909-S VDB 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. A few scattered marks are seen, but these are certainly minimized by the complex woodgrain pattern of olive and

1909-S VDB 1C MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. More red (actually orange) than brown in appearance, this mostly lustrous example possesses the eye appeal of

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Violet and orange-gold hues alternate in original streaks of color. A well struck Gem with rich cartwheel luster

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Olive and rose streaks of color illuminate this coveted key date Cent. A well struck Gem with flashy luster and

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Fully struck throughout, the matte-like surfaces display excellent mint luster. Each side is well balanced with

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This is a simply gorgeous Gem representative of this key date first-year issue in the Lincoln Cent series. The luster is

1909 1C MS67 Red PCGS. This beautiful, cherry-red Superb Gem is silky smooth from rim to rim with nary a distracting carbon fleck to report. Richly fr

1909-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Lustrous and sharply struck with variegated gold and champagne-rose colors. The surfaces are uncommonly undisturbed

1909-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Satiny with thick red color that has just mellowed a bit through age. Nicely free of marks with an appeal that defin

1909-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Beautiful red color is accented with hints of magenta and blue. Glossy with shimmering luster and a bold strike. Imp

1909-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. A well struck near-Gem with radiant pumpkin-orange color and a seemingly pristine reverse. The right obverse field has a pair

1909-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. Tremendous luster is seen on both sides as is full, cherry-red color and just a few decidedly minor marks including a small ob

1909-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. Richly colored in layered red shades, with a bold strike and complete luster. Certainly an MS64 with claims to a Gem grade. Im

1909-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Splendidly original with no toning or distracting abrasions, this orange-red Gem displays razor sharp striking definition in

1909-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The fully lustrous, orange-gold surfaces are silent on the subject of distracting blemishes. A razor sharp Gem with eye appea

1909-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. Imposing orange-red and gold color. A seemingly fully struck Gem with excellent luster and impressively preserved surfaces. Im