2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 - Sessions 1 and 2

1871 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Sharply struck throughout with a fine speckling of carbon on each side. A premium example for the grade and a scarce early Indi

1872 1C MS63 Brown NGC. Well struck with some reddish colorations remaining. Very attractive for the conservative grade.From the Robert Tarr, Sr. Coll

1872 1C MS64 Brown NGC. Mostly light brown with subtle shadings of golden-red in the protected areas. Some softness is detected on the tips of several

1872 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. The high grade rarity of this 1870s Cent delivery is well known among collectors who specialize in this long-lived ser

1872 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Streaks of medium brown patina over otherwise lustrous, pinkish-red surfaces give this coin a pleasing woodgrain appe

1872 1C MS64 Red NGC. This fully lustrous near-Gem is knocking on the door of an even higher grade. In fact, we are hard pressed to find even a single

1873 1C Open 3 MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Formerly offered as lot 236 in our 2002 September Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "The obver...

1873 1C Open 3 MS65 Red and Brown NGC. A most attractive, high grade example of this scarce Indian Cent. Population: 65 in 65, 2 finer (11/02). Import

1873 1C Open 3 MS66 Red and Brown NGC. The obverse has consistent light golden-brown color, while the reverse has intermingled ruby-red and olive pati

1873 1C Open 3 MS64 Red NGC. Formerly offered as lot 237 in our 2002 September Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "The more frequently...

1873 1C Open 3 MS65 Red PCGS. One of two Gem Red examples in the sale, this piece is notable for its outstanding strike and vibrant golden-orange surf

1873 1C Closed 3 AU50 ANACS. FS-9.1, Snow-2. LIBERTY is lightly die doubled east. While not as spectacular as the Guide Book variety FS-9, which is di

1873 1C Closed 3 MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Formerly offered as lot 240 in our 2002 September Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "The bor...

1874 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Unspotted and dripping with luster, this specimen pleases the palette of any numismatist's eyes. Important notice: We exp...

1874 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The headdress shows pinpoint striking details and each side has even orange-red color that is unaffected by mellowing or browni

1875 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. A well struck and exquisitely preserved Gem, with absolutely gorgeous satiny luster. There is a faint die crack line o

1875 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This sharply defined and fully lustrous Gem is similar in technical quality to the 1875 Cent in the Joseph P. Gorrell Collectio

1876 1C MS66 Brown NGC. Formerly offered as lot 246 in our 2002 September Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "Superior surfaces with g...

1876 1C MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. Extremely lustrous, being well defined throughout and showing only the slightest mellowing of the original golden-or

1876 1C MS64 Red Questionable Color Uncertified. A nicely struck and unabraded example of this semi-key date specimen. The color may be in question, b

1877 1C Unc Details, Improperly Cleaned NCS. Sharply struck with deep, variegated color present and unnaturally bright from the whizzing.From the Robe

1877 1C Good 4 PCGS. An even, well-worn, and problem free example of this key date Cent. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate

1877 1C VG8 ANACS. Well worn with deep, chocolate-brown surfaces. A few minor ticks can be seen on the obverse. Still, a worthwhile representative of

1877 1C XF40 PCGS. The glossy surfaces are richly colored in deep milk chocolate. While the center of the reverse is not fully struck, the overall app

1877 1C--Recolored--ANACS. Unc. Details, Net AU55. The relatively snappy surfaces show dull, crimson-brown coloration. Still, this is the key to the I

1877 1C MS63 Brown Uncertified. A pleasing representative of the issue, this coin displays medium intensity olive-brown patina with a backdrop of anti

1877 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. The 1877 is an issue whose low mintage (852,500 pieces) correlates to its low availability. It is scarce in all grade

1877 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. This is an exquisite coin that deserves a premium quality bid. Housed in an older PCGS slab, th

1877 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. This coin was previously offered as lot 5423 in our February 2001 Long Beach Signature Sale, in which catalog it was d

1878 1C MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. Abundant mellowing interrupts the otherwise reddish-orange color of this example. The 1878 (5.7 million pieces produ

1878 1C MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. Well struck aside from the upper right corner of the shield. The orange-gold color comes close to a full Red designa

1878 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. About an even mix of red and brown colors are spread over each side. Sharply struck throughout, an attractive Gem.From

1878 1C MS66 Red PCGS. An even finer Mint State representative that comes equipped with razor sharp definition and impeccable, shimmering surfaces. Th

1879 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Deep orange-red color, with a hint of rose hues on the devices. A well struck Gem that has good luster and impressively preserv

1882 1C MS64 Brown NGC. red highlights, and attractive surfaces; and an 1884 MS64 Brown NGC, sharply struck and most attractive. 2 coins Important not

1882 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. FS-9.43, Snow-6. Traces of errant date punches are noted both above and below Liberty's necklace. Cherrypickers&...

1882 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This is a most interesting specimen which exhibits complete and pronounced "Longacre Doubling" of all the obverse l...

1883 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. Luminous gold and ruby-red color emerges from the borders. Although not fully struck, this lustrous Gem possesses surf

1883 1C MS67 Red PCGS. This coin is graded two points finer than the 1883 Cent in the Joseph P. Gorrell Collection that we are also offering in this s

1884 1C MS65 Red NGC. Bright cherry-red color overall with no muting what-so-ever. One tiny spot is seen above OF on the obverse. Important notice: We

1884 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Sharply struck with bright orange-red color covers most of the obverse with even cherry-red color over the reverse. Important n

1884 1C MS65 Red NGC. The bright gold color has occasional hints of champagne-rose iridescence. A well struck Gem with rich luster and immaculate surf

1886 1C Type One MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Chocolate brown patina can not overcome the last remaining displays of red as it is well entrenched about th

1886 1C Type One MS62 Red Questionable Color Uncertified. A typically struck specimen, which retains excellent surface preservation and no visible ble

1886 1C Type Two MS64 Red PCGS. Well defined with rich antique-golden color overall and blushes of lilac patina on the central devices. There is evide

1887 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS, uniform color; and a 1909 MS65 Red and Brown PCGS, mostly red and beaming with mint luster. 2 coins Important notice:

1887 1C MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. Sharply struck and possessing a rosy amber glow, this is a very attractive example of this Mint State example. Impor

1887 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Uniform red color is noted on the surfaces of this Gem. Unlike many copper cents, this specimen is free of carbon spots. Import

1888 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Deep cherry-red and muted tan colors intermingle over each side. A little softness of strike is noted on selected high

1888 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Flashy cartwheel luster tumbles off the surfaces of this near-gem while some minor spots serve to limit the grade. Important no