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

1910 1C PR65 Red NGC. In 1910, there were 2,405 matte proof Cents struck in the Philadelphia Mint, making this year one of the more available in the s

1912 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Mostly orange-tan with some deepening of color on the highpoints. A modest finger smudge is well concealed on the lowe

1912 1C PR66 Red NGC. We cannot overstate the importance of this Gem full Red proof Lincoln Cent for specialists in this long-lived and popular series

1914 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Bright and unmellowed on each side, the surfaces show none of the usual browning commonly seen on matte proof copper. Highly lu

1916 1C PR66 Red NGC. By the time of the Lincoln cent's introduction in 1909, collectors were well acquainted with the cameo proof coinage that ...

1936 1C Type Two PR65 Red PCGS. Bright red color and very flashy with deeply reflective fields. Close examination reveals that each side has a very fa

1936 1C Type Two PR65 Red NGC. This Brilliant Proof variant shows rich cherry-red color over each side with some orange-gold undertones and a dash of

1936 1C Type Two PR65 Red NGC. Deeply mirrored in the fields, each side shows bright, original red color. Only kept from an even higher grade by the p

1936 1C Type Two PR67 Red NGC. This key date representative is one of the four finest NGC and PCGS-certified survivors of this 5,569-piece proof deliv

1940 1C PR66 Red PCGS. An impressive specimen, with gloriously rich red-orange color, and flashy, highly-reflective fields. We could not find any trou

1950 1C PR67 Deep Cameo NGC. An exquisitely struck Superb Gem with brick-red fields and olive tinged devices. The reverse center has a blush of ruby-r

1953 1C PR64 Cameo PCGS. The outward appearance of this fully lustrous specimen is that of a Gem. The generally orange-red surfaces reveal tinges of p

1953 1C PR68 Cameo NGC. An unsurpassable strike and splendid red-orange color highlight this immaculate Superb Gem. A light, misty haze rests upon the

1955 1C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. Bold mirrors are virtually unclouded with the exception of just a few faint wisps of toning at the edges. The cameo is e

1955 1C PR69 Cameo NGC. It is truly a pleasure to observe the supremely smooth, flawlessly struck surfaces of this rare Superb Gem. A tiny nick, betwe

1959 1C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. Shimmering orange colored features are both fully lustrous and boldly contrasted between fields and devices. A no-questi

1968-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo NGC. Seemingly perfect in every respect, with flashy, deeply-mirrored fields, and sharply contrasting devices. Important not

1969-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. An impeccable golden-orange proof with heavily frosted central devices that provide bold contrast against the fields.

1970-S 1C Large Date PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Radiant orange-yellow color and a needle-sharp strike contribute the appeal of this immaculate proof Cent.

1971-S 1C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. This razor-sharp Superb Gem displays vivid red-orange color, along with deep mirrors and splendid cameo contrast. Unev

1972-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Bright orange color is occasionally interrupted by splashes of darker orange and purple-red tone. The mirrors are fath

1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Brown NGC. Glossy and exquisitely preserved, with appreciable remnants of mint color clinging to the peripheral devices. Impo

1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Sharply struck with nice color and almost full mint luster. There are numerous charcoal toning specks on

1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Red and Brown NGC. Fully struck and exquisitely preserved, the blazing mint luster is barely subdued by brownish patina on th

1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red PCGS. A well struck near-Gem with rich luster and original orange-gold color. The lower left portion of the field has a c

1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red NGC. A bold striking with attractive tan and orange coloration, being only minutely mellowed since its Civil War era orig

1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Red PCGS. An incredibly vibrant first year issue with traces of pale orange iridescence about the obverse periphery and excel

1864 2C Small Motto MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. The tan and lilac color is even on the obverse, with a couple of tiny toning flecks on the reverse. Free

1865 2C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Luscious red and yellow-orange color, along with fully lustrous, nearly pristine surfaces. There are three interestin

1865 2C MS65 Red PCGS. Those on the hunt for a great type coin should look no further since this Classic Gem with its fully red surfaces and bold stri

1866 2C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. This lot offers a mostly lustrous, pinkish-orange example whose surfaces are crisply impressed throughout. A solid Gem

1870 2C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. The intermingled gold and lilac patina is undeniably original. This well struck and nearly unabraded Gem has shimmerin

1866 2C PR65 Brown NGC. Fully struck with rich, dark chocolate brown color that lightens a bit at the high points. Certainly a pleasing example for an

1866 2C PR66 Cameo PCGS. One of only 725 proofs struck in this year. This is surely one of the highest graded and most appealing examples known of the

1873 2C Closed 3 PR62 Red and Brown ANACS. Bright orange-gold color, with a blush of ruby-red hues near the denomination. Exquisitely struck and well

1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Final year of issue and one of the so-called "originals" from a mintage of just 600 pieces. This...

1851 3CS MS65 PCGS. Quite frosty with above average sharpness for this first year issue and pleasingly original golden and pastel blue toning. Importa

1853 3CS MS63 NGC. Well defined, each side retains a fair amount of original brilliance with speckled rose and emerald-green toning seen on both obver

1855 3CS MS66 PCGS. Three Cent Silvers of the Type Two design are the most conditionally challenging issues in the series. Coins of this type were pro

1861 3CS MS66 NGC. Sharply struck with deep multicolored toning on both sides, and seemingly pristine, displaying typical heavy die clash marks throug

1862 3CS MS63 ANACS. Waves of deep mauve, orange, and cobalt-blue colors enrich this surprisingly well struck representative. Well preserved with good

1862 3CS PR63 ANACS. Multicolored toning is evident on the faces of this attractive specimen, when it is turned beneath a light source. Otherwise, the

1863/2 3CS PR63 PCGS. This is a proof-only overdate and one that is really quite rare. We have only handled two such pieces in the last decade. The un

1864 3CS--Planchet Flaw--PR63 ANACS. The rim near 1 o'clock has a small planchet flaw (as made) that by no means impacts the legends or devices....

1867 3CS PR66 PCGS. Well-struck and deeply toned in maroon and green shades on the obverse with beautiful blue accents on the reverse. The reverse dis

1869 3CS PR63 ANACS. Gorgeous electric-blue, copper-gold, violet, and golden-brown colors appear when the coin is rotated under a light. Well struck a

1869 3CS PR66 PCGS. Original dusky apricot patina emerges when the coin is rotated under a light. The 6 in the date appears to be repunched above the

1872 3CS PR64 PCGS. Lovely violet and rose toning through the centers gives way to flashes of aqua iridescence peripherally. The proof mintage for thi

1873 3CS PR62 ANACS. Fabulous rainbow toning appears when this proof survivor is turned beneath a light. The coin remains attractive despite some mino

1880 3CN MS67 PCGS. Streaky golden patina adorns both sides of this vibrant, impeccably preserved example. Business strike production of the Three Cen