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

1833 1/2 C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. Manley Die State 2.0. An exquisitely struck and carefully preserved Gem with lustrous and luminous c

1834 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.1. The original orange-gold color is particularly abundant on the reverse, while the obverse is mostly

1835 1/2 C MS64 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.1. Manley Die State 2.0. The 5 in the date is recut. Generally chestnut-brown in color, with a blush of lilac

1835 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. B-2, C-2, R.1. Manley Die State 3.0, "Scarce." A series of light die cracks (as made) wander across the reverse...

1853 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. The chocolate-brown patina is occasionally interrupted with glimmers of the original copper-gold color. The

1853 1/2 C MS65 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.1. A needle-sharp Gem with medium and consistent purple-brown patina. A hint of verdigris near NIT in UNITED,

1853 1/2 C MS66 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. The only dies, but a tiny die lump (as made) on Liberty's temple confirms the variety. An exquisitely ...

1853 1/2 C MS67 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. The mahogany-brown patina is predominate, but hints of orange luster emerge from protected areas on the reve

1854 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. The base of an errant 1 is noted directly left of the date. A boldly struck near-Gem with attractive deep ch

1854 1/2 C MS64 Brown ANACS. B-1, C-1, R.1. A glossy, razor sharp example that has faded to an attractive chestnut-brown color, with significant porti