2003 May St. Louis, MO (CSNS) Signature Sale - Session 3

1913-S $5 AU55 ANACS. A nice, lightly circulated yet problem-free example of this popular San Francisco issue that shows virtually full luster. Import

1914 $5 MS64 PCGS. A radiant near-Gem that is extremely well struck and separated from the valuable MS65 designation by a few tiny contact marks on th

1915 $5 MS64 NGC. Frosty and typically bold with subtle overlays of rose patina on the obverse. The 1915 is seen less frequently in Mint State than se

1916-S $5 MS63 NGC. Typically well struck with ample mint frost beneath a thin layer of reddish patina. Modest contact marks seem to crop up more in t

1797 $10 Small Eagle AU55 PCGS. B. 1-A, Taraszka-7, R.5. A transitional date for the Capped Bust Right Eagle series, 1797 witnessed the final delivery

1840 $10 AU50 PCGS. This bright example has refreshingly unbagmarked surfaces and no shortage of shimmering luster across the margins and devices. A s

1841 $10 AU58 NGC. A scarcer early No Motto Eagle, far more difficult than its mintage of 63,131 pieces would suggest. This moderately abraded example

1845-O $10 VF30 PCGS. The date is boldly repunched to the south. The mintmark is located over the N in ONE. This is not the rarely encountered Large o

1845-O $10 AU50 NGC. The 1845-O is a scarcer issue in grades approaching Mint State, and in fact, it is seldom seen above VF. This is a bright green-g

1847 $10 XF45 PCGS. This moderately abraded piece has a reasonable strike and noticeable peripheral luster. Mintages of Eagles soared in 1847, perhaps

1847-O $10 AU53 NGC. The recessed areas of the devices reveal glimmering luster. A good strike and a lack of relevant contact further affirms the grad

1850 $10 Small Date MS60 PCGS. The 1850 Small Date is seen far less often than the Large Date Eagle from this year and has proven to be an extremely d

1850-O $10--Sea Salvaged--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. A relatively unabraded green-gold example with subdued luster from long term submersion in sal

1851 $10 MS61 NGC. The 1851 Ten Dollar must have seen a very high attrition rate as it is quite scarce in AU grades and undeniably rare in mint condit

1854 $10 AU58 NGC. Well struck aside from the lowest obverse stars. Bright luster hugs the borders and devices. A scant 54,250 pieces were issued, and

1858-O $10 AU50 ANACS. Ample peripheral luster, sharp definition on the major devices, and an absence of detracting abrasions all confirm the About Un

1858-O $10 AU58 NGC. Well struck aside from the lowest stars. The devices and borders have extensive luster. A couple of tiny contact marks are observ

1858-S $10 AU58 NGC. Only 11,800 examples were struck of the 1858-S Ten Dollar. It is even scarcer than the low mintage indicates, however, with Akers

1874 $10 MS61 NGC. A moderately abraded representative with a bold strike and extensive mint luster. The mintage of 53,140 ensures that Uncirculated s

1877 $10 AU58 PCGS. The 1877 Eagle was a well known rarity throughout the 20th century, long recognized and justified by its mintage of just 797 busin