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

1873 1C Closed 3 MS65 Red PCGS. The federal government reports that the Philadelphia Mint delivered 11.6 million Indian Cents in 1873. The initial 3 m

1874 1C MS65 Red PCGS. As the mintages for Cents began to increase in the 1870s, quality control was irregular at best. This date is known to have str

1875 1C MS65 Red PCGS. According to Rick Snow, the 1875 is more challenging to locate in Mint State condition than the 1874, even though the mintage i

1876 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. As with most examples of this scarcer Cent, the feather tips and reverse shield are fully defined but the

1877 1C MS64 Red PCGS. The Mint Act of 1864, which created the bronze Cent, also stipulated that the new coin would be legal tender in quantities that

1878 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Production of Indian Cents in 1878 was sizeable compared to that in 1877. On the other hand, the delivery of the 1878 (5.7 mill

1879 1C MS66 Red PCGS. The base of the 1 shows the usual light repunching at the base, and also as usual, the features are exceptionally well detailed

1880 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Fully struck on the headdress, complete definition on the diamonds, and a sharply detailed reverse shield--the only area of wea

1881 1C MS65 Red PCGS. As an issue, the 1881 Indian Cent is not too terribly exciting. After all, a sizeable total of 39.2 million pieces were produce

1882 1C MS65 Red PCGS. High quality date and mint collectors who focus on the Indian Cent series would be wise to enter strong bids for this expertly

1882 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. While more or less obtainable in lower Mint State grades, the 1882 is infrequently offered at the MS66 Re

1883 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Only seldom does a collector have the opportunity to acquire an 1883 Indian Cent at the MS66 Red level. The last time one would

1884 1C MS66 Red PCGS. This reddish-orange representative is certainly one of the most technically sound and visually appealing 1884 Cents extant. The

1885 1C MS66 Red PCGS. For several years during the tenure of the Indian Cent, the Mint had difficulty finding a stable, affordable supplier of planch

1887 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The orange-red surfaces do not display any muting to the original, vibrant luster. The strike is above average for a business s

1888 1C MS65 Red PCGS. In the 1992 book Flying Eagle and Indian Cents Rick Snow states of the 1888: "This date seems to be rather difficult to ...

1889 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Housed in an older PCGS slab, this coin possesses eye appeal that would do justice to a full Gem rating. The color is truly ext

1890 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The 1890 (57.1 million pieces produced) is not so much a condition rarity as it is a strike rarity. Most coins are noticeably s

1891 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. As the Eagle Eye Photo Seal suggests, this coin is solidly graded as a Gem and perhaps worthy of a premiu

1892 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Whereas the obverse is mostly orange-red in color, the reverse displays a rich cherry-red sheen. Of course, the luster is full

1893 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Those devices that are not sharply struck (and there are few) exhibit pleasingly bold definition. Medium

1893 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Rich red colored luster overlays both sides and lightens to pink hues in a few isolated areas toward the centers. All features

1894 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Predominantly satiny in texture, the surfaces are awash in rippling mint luster that exhibits even cherry-red coloration. There

1895 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Intense reddish-orange luster blankets surfaces that are uncommonly well preserved for this otherwise readily obtainable 1890s

1896 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Golden-orange in sheen, the surfaces are both fully lustrous and accurately graded at the Gem level. The sharp strike is free o

1897 1C MS65 Red PCGS. An extraordinarily attractive Indian Cent irrespective of date, both sides are ablaze in peripheral fire-red color. Some mellow

1898 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Cartwheel visual effects are whisked around the features as the coin rotates under the light. Both sides are sharply struck and

1899 1C MS66 Red PCGS. There are some truly spectacular 1899 Cents extant, not the least of which is this premium quality Gem. Deeply set, rich, cherr

1900 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Snow-3. Minor repunching on the first, third, and final digits in the date attribute this variety. Fully lustrous, satin textur

1901 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Explosive reddish-orange luster graces surfaces that are silent on the subject of singularly distracting blemishes. Razor sharp

1902 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This medium orange Gem exhibits undiminished luster and a noteworthy lack of toning. Both sides shimmer with a frosty texture t

1903 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Reddish-orange in color, the fulsome mint luster also imparts modest, yet appreciable cartwheel visual effects as the coin rota

1904 1C MS65 Red PCGS. There is a veritable explosion of intense orange-red luster on both sides of this captivating survivor. All devices are sharply

1905 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Rich red colored luster and smooth, virtually carbon-free surfaces easily uphold the MS66 Red designation. An impressively shar

1906 1C MS65 Red PCGS. There are numerous minor varieties known for the 1906 Cent. This coin, however, does not display any evidence of repunched or m

1907 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Orange tinged luster is both full and vibrant in the absence of toning. The surfaces are also silent on the subject of grade-li

1908 1C MS66 Red PCGS. The luster is intact in all areas of this unsurpassable late date example. Both sides, however, display somewhat varied "...

1908-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Snow-2. Awash in golden-orange shades, the wholly lustrous surfaces are uncommonly free of streaks for a representative of th

1909 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Orange-red luster assumes a rich reddish cast over much of the reverse. Appreciably smooth, the surfaces are expectantly blemis

1909-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. The undeniably full mint luster presents more of a golden than a reddish appearance, but it is attractive and desirable, none

1859 1C MS64 PCGS. A popular, one year type Indian Head Cent displaying bright mint luster and even, light golden-tan color throughout. A well struck

1859 1C MS64 NGC. Fully struck throughout with light, even color that tends toward the "whitish" coloration these coins had when new. Carb...

1860 1C Pointed Bust MS64 PCGS. Wisps of honey-gold patina enrich the fields, while a streak of orange color reaches TAT in STATES. Well struck and im

1860 1C Pointed Bust MS64 PCGS. A nicely struck near-Gem with light honey-gold color and good luster. The lower obverse has a couple of miniscule carb

1860 1C MS62 ANACS. lustrous surfaces, some spots; 1881 MS62 Brown ANACS, uniform medium brown; 1885 MS62 Brown ANACS, glossy and attractive with some

1860 1C MS64 NGC. Well struck with nice, light golden-brown color, and only one or two trivial tick marks on the reverse. A small but noticeable dig,

1860 1C MS66 PCGS. A premium quality coin in all regards, the surfaces are richly frosted and bright with bountiful mint luster. Lilac-tan overtones g

1861 1C MS65 PCGS. This fully lustrous example displays pinkish-orange color with a little bit of lilac and blue toning at the upper reverse border. T

1861 1C MS65 NGC. The obverse is lightly toned a reddish-tan color, the reverse is somewhat deeper. Some of the feathertips are a little softly define

1862 1C MS62 ANACS. Sharply struck and nicely preserved, with russet-brown and golden-brown mottling on each side, over the light copper-nickel surfac