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

1895 1C PR65 Red PCGS. The first of two exquisite representatives of this late date proof Indian Cent from the 19th century, both sides exhibit glowin

1895 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Richly colored in cherry-red shades, the crisply impressed surfaces are sharply, if not fully defined ove

1896 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Less discerning collectors should have little trouble acquiring a Brown or Red and Brown representative o

1897 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Even if the surfaces were not appreciably reflective, the pinpoint striking definition would confirm this

1898 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Seemingly earmarked for inclusion in a high grade proof type set, both sides display a uniformly lustrous appearance in cherry-

1899 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Both sides display a pinkish-red sheen that accents the crisp, nearly full devices. The surfaces appear smooth enough to warran

1900 1C PR65 Red PCGS. The lustrous surfaces are awash in competing swirls of golden-orange and reddish-lilac colors. The originality is undeniable, a

1902 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Intensely lustrous, the richly colored, medium orange surfaces would catch the eye of even the most casual observer. There are

1903 1C PR66 Red PCGS. The otherwise orange tinged luster assumes a reddish cast over certain portions of the reverse. Both sides are a delight to beh

1903 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Uniformly brilliant in finish, as befits the proof production methods of this year, both sides retain full mint luster in golde

1904 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Variegated orange and red shades dance across both sides of this wholly original and technically sound Gem. Essentially full st

1906 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Whereas many proof Indian Cents delivered both before and after 1906 reveal die polishing lines, the typical representative of

1907 1C PR65 Red PCGS. The 1907 boasts the lowest mintage (1,475 pieces) of any proof Indian Cent delivered from 1878-1909. One should have little dif

1908 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Both sides exhibit cornucopiae of well blended gold, orange, and red shades that speak volumes about the originality and undist

1909 1C PR66 Red PCGS. The year 1909 is a transitional one in the U.S. small Cent series. The long-lived Indian design made way for the even longer-li

1859 1C PR64 Cameo NGC. A radiant near-Gem with a needle-sharp strike and a nearly immaculate obverse. A solitary carbon fleck is observed below the b

1861 1C PR65 NGC. One of several high grade proof 1861 Cents that we are offering in this sale, both sides are tinged in olive-brown color through whi

1861 1C PR66 NGC. Writing in the December 2002 issue of "Longacre's Ledger," Ron Sirna, Jr. opines that the 1861 is the rarest date in...

1864 1C Copper-Nickel PR65 Cameo PCGS. A glorious, heavily frosted specimen that boasts intense reflective qualities and subtle lilac undertones. Micr

1864 1C Copper-Nickel PR66 Cameo PCGS. A difficult Copper-Nickel proof in any condition, from an original mintage of approximately 370 specimens. The

1865 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. An exquisitely detailed near-Gem that reveals iridescent gold, violet, and olive hues when the lovingly preserved sur

1866 1C PR63 Red ANACS. The orange-red surfaces are appreciably reflective with the look of a higher grade. Fully lustrous and razor sharp with a litt

1867 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Splendid orange and gold color combines with exquisite preservation for dynamic eye appeal. Well struck o

1868 1C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. With only 600 proofs struck, Gems are very scarce, especially those with full red color. For some unknown reason, proofs

1869 1C PR64 Red Cameo PCGS. There are only four Cameo-designated 1869 Indian Cents at PCGS (3/03), among which is this fully lustrous, pinkish-red ne

1870 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Shimmering fields and crisp devices confirm the proof status of this Gem quality type candidate. Both sides are predom

1870 1C PR64 Red NGC. Every feature is sharply detailed, and the lustrous surfaces display even orange tinged coloration. There are just a few stray b

1872 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. Intricately detailed and well mirrored on each side, the surfaces are covered with lovely teal-green toning with pale golden

1872 1C PR66 Brown NGC. A deeply toned specimen with razor sharp definition under sea-green and violet shades that are more extensive on the obverse.

1872 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Reddish-orange luster is fully appreciable on both sides, as are mottled, somewhat streaky, glossy-brown overtones. Th

1873 1C Closed 3 PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. The obverse presents the viewer with a nice cameo contrast and red-tan surfaces while the mirrors on the rev

1873 1C Closed 3 PR66 Red, Cameo PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Closed 3, as are all proof Cents of this date. This is a late die state with the first fe

1874 1C PR64 Red PCGS. A touch of natural haziness over the mirrored surfaces has taken away from the reflectivity of this high end (first generation

1874 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Lively orange-red obverse luster assumes a slightly more subdued cast over the reverse. Both sides, nonetheless, are fully dese

1877 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Both sides are crisply impressed in all areas with a mostly medium brown appearance. We do, however, note remnants of

1877 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Bright and flashy overall with especially reflective proof mirrors in the fields. This coin is essentially red; howeve

1877 1C PR66 Red PCGS. While more available than dates in the 1860s, the 1877 is still difficult to locate in the better proof grades. Of course, ther

1878 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. An almost fully red specimen that would easily merit a Gem rating save for a paper thin graze across the cheek. Anoth

1878 1C PR65 Red NGC. The bright gold color is nearly as bold as the day it was made. A tiny toning speck resides below the first A in AMERICA. An exq

1878 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Beginning in 1878, the Mint made a couple of changes regarding its handling of proof Indian Cent production. For starters, the

1879 1C PR64 Red, Questionable Color, Uncertified. An exquisitely struck proof Cent that has alternating swirls of olive-gold and orange-red color. Th

1880 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Fiercely colored with thick, rich orange and magenta shades on the obverse and electric blue and purple color on the r

1880 1C PR64 Red Cameo NGC. A glittering near-Gem specimen with subtle pastel overtones in shades of orange and rose. A spot between O in ONE and C in

1881 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Both sides of this expertly preserved specimen exhibit pinpoint striking definition and nicely mirrored surfaces that have chan

1882 1C PR65 Brown PCGS, rich brown toning envelops razor sharp features that are silent on the subject of outwardly noticeable blemishes; and an 1886

1882 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Bright, original red luster covers each side of this deeply mirrored Gem proof. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lo

1883 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Pinkish-red in sheen, the mostly lustrous surfaces display minimal muting that accounts for the Red and Brown designat

1883 1C PR67 Red and Brown NGC. Deeply reflective beneath variegated shades of rose-violet and burnt-gold toning that fail to diminish the underlying

1884 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. The fields are deeply reflective and each side shows a slight accent of purple and brown patina that somewhat mellows

1884 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. A delicate balance of green and pink floats above the nicely reflective surfaces and boldly impressed devices. One wou