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

1885 5C MS60 Uncertified. Wisps of faint apricot-gold color endow the centers. Boldly struck aside from the first two stars and the left ear of corn.

1885 5C MS64 PCGS. The smooth surfaces on this near-Gem are lustrous and covered with rich, original gray-rose toning. The devices are nicely textured

1886 5C MS64 PCGS. Lustrous and boldly-struck with even steel-grey color and light rose accents. An example that would likely grade higher if not for

1888 5C MS66 NGC. While this issue's original mintage of 10.7 million pieces is not particularly low in an absolute sense, it is limited for a L...

1890 5C MS65 NGC. Satiny and completely brilliant, with a bright, frosty appearance that is the equal of any Gem. The strike is basically bold, althou

1893 5C MS65 PCGS. A little uneven in strike, yet still uncommonly well produced for the type, the surfaces are awash in swirling mint frost with an o

1897 5C MS65 NGC. Well struck and exquisitely preserved, with an abundance of gleaming cartwheel luster. The surfaces display attractive olive and gre

1899 5C MS63 PCGS, sharply struck with flashy luster and pleasing surfaces, wispy tan-gold patina; and an 1889 PR64 PCGS, nicely struck, surprising ca

1903 5C MS66 PCGS. A bold striking for this centenary issue, with a uniform satiny luster that is exceptional for a heavily minted nickel issue. Splot

1903 5C MS66 PCGS. Boldly struck with a bright silvery finish interrupted by a few light blushes of golden here and there. An outstanding business str