2003 May St. Louis, MO (CSNS) Signature Sale - Session 1

1910-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Clean and fully red, with a bold strike. The surfaces show thick luster and considerable texture that helps conceal the few c

1910-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. This virtually blemish-free coin has the look, if not the surface preservation of an even higher grade. Frosty in texture, th

1911 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Fully struck, the original red surfaces show just a hint of light streakiness on each side. A very pleasing and original exampl

1911 1C MS66 Red NGC. Satiny surfaces and a bold strike accent this lustrous piece. The reverse is originally colored a lovely mauve-pink hue, while t

1911-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. The figure of Lincoln is purple-red, while the other areas are a light orange color. Well defined, the surfaces are essential

1912-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Glossy, deep red surfaces display a few spots, but no significant marks. The strike, while bold on the obverse, wanes a bit a

1912-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. Lustrous, pinkish-red surfaces are well struck over all features save for the top of the reverse denomination. There is a blus

1913 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Sharply struck with glowing, original mint red luster. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250

1913-D 1C MS64 Red NGC. Pale golden-orange surfaces are very well struck except for localized softness on the O in ONE. Tiny carbon flecks rule out a

1914 1C MS66 Red NGC. A bold, bright coin, with a sharp strike and satiny-smooth, orange-red surfaces. There is only one tiny contact mark on each sid

1914-D 1C VF30 PCGS. An aesthetically pleasing mid-grade survivor of this key date Lincoln Cent, both sides are remarkably free of abrasions for the a

1914-D 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. Although given the official Brown designation by PCGS, strong remnants of bright orange mint color survive in the protected

1914-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown ICG. Well struck with some of the original red luster still intact. The most difficult of the early, regular issue Lincol

1914-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. The '14-D is a Lincoln Cent rarity that needs no introduction among numismatists. Produced to the extent of only 1.1 mi...

1914-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Sharply struck and impressively preserved, this semi-key date Gem exhibits rich full red color, and surfaces which only displ

1914-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A strict Gem '14-D that is boldly struck and possesses a pleasing, original appearance, but may have mellowed beyond so...

1914-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. An extraordinary, original, orange-red example of this rare, key date issue. Fully struck in all areas with a fine, matte-like

1914-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Lustrous medium orange surfaces display otherwise sharp striking detail that softens a little in select areas toward the rims

1914-S 1C MS65 Red ICG. This pinkish-orange Gem is a conditionally scarce survivor from a limited original mintage of 4.1 million pieces. Overall shar

1914-S 1C MS65 Red ICG. As sure as the 1914-D is a key to the Lincoln Cent series, the 1914-S is a semi-key. This particular representative is sharply

1915-D 1C MS65 Red NGC. Pleasingly vibrant throughout, the surfaces are awash in reddish-orange luster. The strike is a little above average, and a fe

1915-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Shaded in a natural mix of red and chocolate, the strike is bold and the surfaces are clean on this full Gem. PCGS

1916 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The otherwise orange-red surfaces reveal a blush of deeper color in the center of the obverse. Fully brought up with a few well

1916 1C MS67 Red PCGS. With a mintage of more than 131 million pieces, it is hard to imagine calling any 1916 Cent "rare." However, in thi...

1916-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Reddish-purple toning streaks are a prominent feature on the obverse, while the reverse exhibits varying shades of y

1917 1C MS66 Red and Brown ANACS, blushes of glossy-brown toning overlay otherwise lustrous surfaces that are sharp and virtually free of outwardly no

1917 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Well struck and blazing red, this Gem has satiny, almost granular surfaces, especially on the reverse. Dark toning streaks are

1917-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Dappled violet toning has effectively mellowed each side of this boldly struck Gem. Scarce in better grades. Popula

1918 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Like the 1916 in MS67 above, it is difficult to imagine how a 1918 Cent can be considered anything but common. But even this da

1918-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Fully struck and predominantly brown, there is plenty of mint red luster around the obverse devices and peripheries.

1918-S 1C MS64 Red ANACS. Pleasing orange-red luster evenly blankets suitably bold surfaces. There are several moderate spots on both sides. Important

1919-D 1C MS65 Red NGC. A very underrated date that is actually about ten times rarer in MS 65 than the classic 1909-S V.D.B. This example is sharply

1919-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A razor-sharp Gem with medium rose-gold color, full cartwheel luster, and a seemingly immaculate obverse. Early branch mint L

1920-S 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. The borders are not fully struck, but the glossy mahogany-brown surfaces are lustrous and exquisitely preserved. Rarely enc

1920-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. This lovely mauve-brown Gem is well struck and exquisitely preserved, with remarkable detail on Lincoln's head...

1920-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Although two Gem Red and Brown representatives are offered in the sale, the '20-S is a very difficult and unde...

1921 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Both sides are fully lustrous with golden-orange coloration. The obverse has the look of an even higher grade, the reverse disp

1921 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Lustrous with orange-red color, both sides are bold-to-sharp in strike. Free of all but a few small obverse abrasions with ligh

1921 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Reddish-orange hues confirm the originality of this solidly graded Gem. The luster is not only full, but it is vibrant as well,

1922-D 1C MS65 Red NGC. Fiery red-orange color appears on the obverse, and bright reddish-mauve toning is seen on the reverse, while large patches of

1922-D 1C Weak D MS62 Red and Brown ANACS, Die #3, a relatively unabraded Cent with alternate tan-gold and mahogany-brown colors, the mintmark is extr

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse VF35 PCGS. A solid mid-grade collector coin with pleasing chocolate-brown color and typically bold wheat stalk detail. Imp

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse AU58 PCGS. A significant rarity among early Lincolns in grades approaching Mint State, this piece has a glossy appearance

1923 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Even, unmellowed red luster covers both sides of this lovely Gem type coin. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots a

1923 1C MS66 Red ANACS. With pinpoint striking definition and full orange-red luster, this smooth example would fit nicely into a Gem quality type set

1923 1C MS67 Red NGC. The 1923-P is a common issue in all grades, and is a coin that is often used for type purposes. However, it is not quite as avai

1923-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown Questionable Color Uncertified. A nicely struck and unabraded Cent that appears to have a faint fingerprint on the upper

1923-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Well struck and highly lustrous, with a coating of red-brown patina over each side. There are a few tiny contact mar

1924-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. A nicely struck near-Gem that has slightly mellowed brick-red color. Well preserved and with attractive eye appeal.

1926-D 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Lilac undertones backlight medium brown toning with remnants of original luster seen at more direct angles. This so