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

1926-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Only 4.55 million pieces were struck of this semi-key issue, and it commands a substantial premium in all grades. T

1927 1C MS67 Red NGC. This golden-orange example is every bit the Superb Gem. Every design element is sharply brought up, and the surfaces are all but

1927-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. The reverse is dominated by fiery orange-red color, while subtle olive and tan colors reside elsewhere. A nicely str

1928 1C MS67 Red PCGS. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to locate a finer type coin from the 1920s than this Superb piece. Sharply defined on

1928-D 1C MS65 Red NGC. Dominant reddish-orange luster is draped over pleasingly sharp features. A few stray flecks are noted, as well as some light b

1929 1C MS67 Red NGC. An outstanding Superb Gem of the Lincoln Cent type, with vibrant, highly lustrous surfaces which are very well struck and seemin

1929-S 1C MS64 Red NGC, ten examples, each has deep orange-red color and luminous cartwheel luster, a few of the near-Gems have minor softness of stri

1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The surfaces display lighter coloration than usually seen on this issue. The only distraction is a darker streak of color on

1931-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Explosive reddish-orange toning blankets both sides and lightens to pale golden hues toward the right reverse border. Bold, i

1932 1C MS66 Red PCGS; and a 1933 MS66 Red NGC. Both are remarkably similar in appearance with reddish-orange luster flowing over suitably bold device

1934 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Flaming orange-red surfaces are exceedingly lustrous and void of carbon. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at t

1934-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. A lovely, high grade example that shows rich mint red color with a bit of light olive patina intermixed. Population: 20 in 67,

1934-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. This splendid Gem is one of a minority of survivors of this D-mint issue that displays bold striking definition. Radiant oran

1935-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Full and original in every regard from the exceptional strike to the rich, complete brick-red color. A few tiny spots are see

1935-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. Rich cherry-red mint luster is seen over each side of this nearly flawless Superb Gem. Important notice: We expect to be aucti

1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse-Type 3 MS65 Red PCGS. DDO 3-O-V. IN GOD WE TRUST is strongly die doubled west. A nicely struck and highly lustrous Gem tha

1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse-Type 3 MS66 Red PCGS. DDO 3-O-V. The left side obverse legends are significantly die doubled. One of three major doubled d

1937-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS, a reddish-orange Superb Gem whose surfaces are expectantly silent on the subject of distracting blemishes; 1937-S MS67 Red PC

1941 1C Doubled Die MS64 Red PCGS. FS-18, Breen-2155. DDO 1-O-I. LIBERTY and TRUST are widely die doubled. A spread is also visible on the 94 in the d

1941 1C Doubled Die MS66 Red PCGS. DDO-1, FS-018. One of the finest certified representatives of this P-mint error, this coin should be of obvious imp

1942-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. The strike is full, and the cherry-red surfaces are as bright and lustrous as those of any Lincoln Cent which we have recently

1943 1C--Struck on a Curacao Planchet, Damaged--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. This is perhaps the most interesting coin in the entire sale, and it i

1943-D/D 1C MS65 PCGS. The first of two high quality examples of this dramatically repunched mintmark. Several flecks of carbon are visible on the lef

1943-D/D 1C MS66 PCGS. FS-19. The mintmark is widely repunched, with the secondary mintmark complete and to the southeast. A well struck Gem with plea

1945 1C MS68 Red NGC. Virtually flawless surfaces that are beautifully patinated with varying shades of sunset-red and orange color. The single finest

1948-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. A well struck Superb Gem with full red color and just a few tiny contact marks on the beautiful, satiny surfaces. Neither of

1949-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Well struck with blazing orange-red color, this Superb Gem is nearly pristine, except for some small, milky spots and a coupl

1952-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Well struck and almost perfectly preserved, this flaming red example is fully deserving of the Superb Gem designation, by vir

1952-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Bright orange-red color is displayed by this highly lustrous Superb Gem. The obverse is essentially pristine, while the rever

1952-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Boldly struck with blazing orange-red color and full, radiant luster. There is a small scrape below the S in PLURIBUS; elsewh

1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS63 Brown ANACS. Richly toned, the predominantly glossy brown surfaces reveal flickers of delicate lilac iridescence in select

1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Some lilac-brown patination interrupts the otherwise lustrous, orange-red appearance. We note that mos

1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS65 Red and Brown NGC. This is a splendid, solidly graded example of this important modern rarity. Each side shows deep cherry

1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS63 Red PCGS. This always-popular error was struck during the graveyard shift in the summer of 1955. Somewhere between 20,000

1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS64 Red PCGS. This is a remarkably smooth and problem-free example of this rare (and conditionally rare) mint error. The surfa

1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS64 Red ANACS. Only a tiny minority of 1955 Doubled Die Cents show full red color. This particular auction has several example

1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS65 Red PCGS. Most 1955 Doubled Die Cents were placed into circulation for a brief period of time in the summer of 1955. Howev

1970-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 Red PCGS. FS-029. This is an extremely rare Doubled Die Cent. In fact, we have never seen one before and would vent

1970-S 1C Doubled Die MS64 Red PCGS. FS-029. After 27 years in the auction business, we have never handled a 1970-S Doubled Die Cent. Now in this sale

1971 1C Doubled Die MS62 Brown ANACS. FS-31, DDO 1-O-II, GOD and LIBERTY are nicely die doubled, a few inconsequential tick marks and a speck of debri

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS64 Red PCGS. FS-33.3, Breen-2265. DDO-1-O-I. Luminous orange-gold color dominates. The portrait has lilac and olive hues. A w

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS65 Red PCGS. FS-33.3, Breen-2265. DDO-1-O-I. A lustrous and sharply struck Gem that has splendid orange-red color and a beaut

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS65 Red NGC. Rich orange and rose surfaces with a few flecks of carbon here and there. Important notice: We expect to be aucti

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS66 Red PCGS. A lustrous Gem that has an exquisite strike, even on Lincoln's temple and the steps of the Memorial. The r...

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS66 Red NGC. A lustrous and crisply struck Gem with essentially unabraded surfaces and radiant orange-gold color. Lincoln...

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS66 Red NGC. FS-33.3, Breen-2265. DDO-1-O-I. A lustrous and boldly struck Gem with bright copper-red and gold color. The obver

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS66 Red NGC. A nearly unimprovable example of this well known Doubled Die, being both intensely lustrous and boasting bright o

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS66 Red PCGS. A flaming golden-red Gem with a touch of orange iridescence in the protected areas. Important notice: We expect

1995 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS68 Red NGC. An immaculate example of this popular modern double die with bright, orange-red color. Important notice: We

1964 1C SMS MS67 Red PCGS. Ten years ago Stack's offered the first 1964 SMS coins at public auction. Since that time very few others have appear...