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1912 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Incredibly deep and rich color is characterized by hues of chocolate and merlot on this well-preserved, ascetically d

1913 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. Deep blue and brown patina covers both sides of this scarce matte proof Lincoln with just the faintest hint of lighter color

1913 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. With attractive surfaces and obverse hues leaning from red to greenish iridescence, this is a beautiful example of th

1913 1C PR65 Red PCGS. With slightly subdued mint red, this is a lovely example of a Matte Proof issue and should attract spirited bidding. Population

1913 1C PR66 Red PCGS. The surfaces are bright orange-red and the fields are so lustrous that they show a slight bit of reflectivity, if such a thing

1914 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Only 1,365 pieces were struck of the 1914 in the matte proof format. Full red survivors are extremely rare today with only 19 p

1914 1C PR66 Red PCGS. The surfaces display warm, glowing mint red and orange color over each side. An original coin for certain and sure to be the fo

1914 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Another high quality representative of the issue, this razor sharp Gem is possessed of full orange-red color. The shade deepens

1915 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Silver-gray color at the borders forms a band across the pumpkin-orange centers. An exquisitely struck and seemingly p

1915 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. A fully struck and immaculately preserved proof Gem, with lovely green, red, and dark-olive mottling and iridescence o

1915 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Only 1,150 proof Lincoln Cents were struck in 1915 and the number of surviving Gems with full red color is extremely low. This

1916 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Despite a mintage that is more than double, the 1916 (1,050 pieces produced) is equally as rare as the first-year 1909

1936 1C Type One PR65 Red PCGS. With die striations apparent on both obverse and reverse, this specimen is obviously struck from newly prepared, fresh

1936 1C Type Two PR64 Red PCGS. This specimen exhibits traces of rose to purple iridescence that enhances the surfaces and the desirability of this pr

1936 1C Type Two PR65 Red PCGS. An attractive example of this Brilliant issue of proof Lincoln Cent. Population: 103 in 65, 23 finer (10/02). Importan

1937 1C PR66 Red PCGS. A seemingly fully-struck Gem that has gorgeous and radiant orange color. The surfaces do not betray the slightest evidence of c

1938 1C PR66 Red PCGS. A magnificent example of this early Proof Lincoln Cent issue. Fully brilliant and attractive. Important notice: We expect to be

1938 1C PR67 Red PCGS. A needle-sharp Superb Gem with immaculate surfaces and an especially vibrant reverse. The obverse has gold color, while the rev

1939 1C Cent PR65 Red PCGS, flaming red and obviously just popped from an original proof set; and a 1939 Quarter PR66 PCGS, brilliant throughout with

1939 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Beautiful red color, and attractive, reflective surfaces add to the desirability of this specimen. Mintage of 13,520 pieces. Im

1950 1C PR67 Deep Cameo NGC. Dazzling orange and cherry-red color explodes over both sides of this flashy specimen. The amount of contrast is signific

1951 1C PR69 Cameo ICG. Rich cherry-red and orange coloration over glassy surfaces of impeccable quality. Very scarce so fine.From the collection of W

1952 1C PR67 Cameo PCGS. A razor-sharp and seemingly pristine Superb Gem. Orange-gold color dominates, with hints of ruby-red iridescence in the cente

1953 1C PR67 Red NGC. Doubled Die Obverse. FS-021.7. Faint doubling can be seen on the date and RTY of LIBERTY. The surfaces are bright and even red o

1953 1C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. A phenomenal example of this rare, early proof issue. Deeply mirrored, the surfaces show rich red, original coloration a

1953 1C PR69 Cameo ICG. A glittering, essentially flawless specimen with "as struck" golden-orange surfaces that show a bit more contrast ...

1954 1C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. Sharply contrasted on each side with deep mirrors and thickly frosted devices. The surfaces are deep cherry-red overall

1955 1C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. A seemingly fully struck specimen that has gorgeous cameo contrast and splendid surfaces. A desirable candidate for the

1956 1C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. A seemingly pristine Cent with exceptional contrast and a needle-sharp strike. The lower reverse has a blush of rich hon

1956 1C PR69 Cameo NGC. An outstanding proof Cent that has rich, even red coloration and a noticeable amount of cameo contrast between the fields and

1957 1C PR69 Cameo ICG. Although the contrast is modest at best, the supremely preserved surfaces have an intense orange-gold glow.From the Registry c

1958 1C PR69 Cameo NGC. Flashy orange-red coloration and very deeply mirrored in the fields. A perfect proof Cent that appears to have just been poppe

1959 1C PR69 Deep Cameo ICG. A spectacular first year Memorial Cent, with boldly contrasted surfaces that are essentially as struck.From the collectio

1960 1C Large Date/Small Date PR68 Red NGC. QDO-FS-023. We believe this is one of the most interesting copper coins from the 20th century. It is an ob

1960 1C Large Date PR70 Cameo PCGS. A nicely contrasted coin with rich cherry-red color and flawless surfaces. This is the finest example certified by

1960 1C Large Date PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. A radiant pinkish-golden specimen that has the contrast of a modern day proof and seemingly undisturbed surfac

1960 1C Small Date PR69 Cameo ICG. Blazing golden-orange surfaces are technically excellent, but lack the contrast of the following coin.From the coll

1960 1C Small Date PR69 Deep Cameo ICG. Heavily frosted devices are just a few flecks of obverse carbon from virtual perfection. Quite scarce in this

1961 1C PR69 Red Ultra Cameo NGC. An exceptional, starkly contrasted cameo proof Cent. Kept from perfection only by a single tiny contact mark in the

1961 1C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. The portrait of Lincoln on this peerless golden-orange specimen is as frosted for a '61 Cent as we can remember see...

1962 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. A wonderful proof Cent with seemingly pristine surfaces. The reverse has exceptional cameo contrast. Population: 21 in 6

1963 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Thick mint frost covers the devices and provides a strong contrast against the depth of mirrored reflectivity in the fie

1964 1C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. Glowing, golden-orange mirrored surfaces dazzle the viewer with heavy contrast and no perceivable imperfections.From the

1968-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. Glassy golden-orange surfaces with terrific contrast and appeal.From the collection of William Bland. Important notice:

1969-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. A glowing orange-gold specimen that holds up to even the closest scrutiny.From the collection of William Bland. Importa

1970-S 1C Small Date PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. A boldly struck Superb Gem with lovely color and exquisite preservation. There is a tiny lintmark (as made)

1970-S 1C Large Date PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. A fiery, well contrasted proof Lincoln that displays a blush of orange and rose iridescence at the base of t

1971-S 1C PR64 Red ANACS. FS-33. IN GOD WE TRUST and LIBERTY are die doubled with a noticeable spread. Cherrypickers' gives this variety a '...

1971-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse PR68 Cameo NGC. FS-032. There is minor doubling on the letters in LIBERTY on the obverse of this glistening, orange-red

1971-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. A heavily frosted pinkish-gold specimen that would be difficult to exceed in the eye appeal category.From the collectio

1972-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. Dazzling golden-orange mirrors have appreciable contrast and look to be, for all practical purposes, as struck.From the

1973-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. The PR70 Deep Cameo designation is not bestowed lightly by PCGS, as demonstrated by the fact that this Superb Gem is o

1974-S 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. A razor-sharp Superb Gem that has attractive surfaces. Population: 30 in 69, 0 finer (10/02).From the collection of Wi

1975-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. Fiery "as struck" color with an unusual grainy texture to the frosted devices.From the collection of Willia...

1976-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. The dramatic contrast of this Superb Bicentennial issue is further enhanced by blushes of pale rose patina across the p

1977-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A razor-sharp and essentially carbonless specimen with a blush of rose-gold color on the lower reverse. Population: 11

1978-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. The obverse has radiant orange-gold color, while the reverse has bright gold devices. A couple of miniscule toning fle

1979-S 1C Type One PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A seemingly fully struck Cent that has exquisite surfaces and is essentially free from carbon flyspecks. Popu

1979-S 1C Type Two PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A gorgeous and fully struck proof Cent that has unimprovable surfaces. The obverse field has faint wisps of m

1980-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. This Superb Gem is a true proof masterpiece. Only sixteen 1980-S Lincoln Cents have been graded at PR70 Deep Cameo by

1981-S 1C Type One PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A needle-sharp specimen that has outstanding cameo contrast and exceptional orange-gold surfaces. A splendid

1981-S 1C Type Two PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. A nicely preserved Cent that has vivid orange-gold color and profound cameo contrast. Tied for the finest gra

1982-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A glorious Cent with outstanding cameo contrast and needle-sharp golden devices. A miniscule carbon fleck is right of

1983-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. One of only twenty-three 1983-S Lincoln Cents graded PR70 Deep Cameo by PCGS, this is one coin which certainly seems t

1984-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A spectacular Cent that has deeply mirrored fields and radiant gold devices. The reverse is especially pristine. Popul

1985-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A well struck Cent that has undisturbed surfaces and unimprovable cameo contrast. Population: 33 in 70, 0 finer (10/02

1986-S 1C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A gorgeous pumpkin-orange specimen that has flawless surfaces and a needle-sharp strike. Population: 26 in 70, 0 finer

1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red and Brown PCGS; and an 1867 MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Both are similar in outward appearance with about a 50-50 mix of med

1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red and Brown ANACS, speckled olive-brown toning overlays surfaces that show more than 50% of the original orange-red luster

1864 2C Large Motto Two Cent Piece MS64 Red and Brown NGC, the date is lightly repunched directly south, well struck and virtually unabraded with tan

1864 2C Small Motto MS62 Brown NGC. FS-0.5. Lovely golden-brown patina, with a hint of darker color on the horizontal shield bars. Beautifully preserv

1864 2C Small Motto MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Very well struck in all areas despite a network of reverse die cracks that indicate an advanced state of t

1865 2C MS64 Red ANACS. Rich orange-gold surfaces with faint smudges and mellowing on the highpoints.From the Ohio Collection. Important notice: We ex

1865 2C MS65 Red PCGS. KF-P10-RPD. Plain 5. The 865 in the date is repunched, most noticeably within the lower loop of the 6. Well struck except for N

1865 2C MS65 Red PCGS. Boldly struck and well preserved, the surfaces are satiny and lustrous. There is a wispy die crack line, as struck and barely d

1865 2C MS65 Red PCGS. An exquisitely struck Gem that has lovely yellow-gold color and immaculate surfaces. A couple of tiny planchet flaws (as made)

1865 2C MS65 Red PCGS. A boldly struck and beautifully preserved Gem. A small planchet flaw (as made) is left of the 1 in the date. Portions of the re

1865 2C MS66 Red PCGS. Bright honey-gold and olive colors. A razor-sharp Gem with immaculate surfaces and attractive eye appeal. The right reverse bor

1865 2C MS66 Red PCGS. Plain 5. KF-P7-TPD. The 1, 8, and 5 in the date are lightly repunched. Lovely orange-gold color, with lustrous and nearly unimp

1866 2C Two Cent Piece MS61 Red and Brown ANACS, a little subdued, yet possessed of generally smooth surfaces with orange-red, lilac, and medium brown

1867 2C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mostly red in color, with rosy hues of iridescence primarily on the reverse. An attractive example and scarcer in thi

1867 2C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. A well struck superb Gem, beautifully preserved with gorgeous red-orange and brown surfaces.From the Ohio Collection.

1867 2C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. The obverse is dominated by bright gold color with a few wisps of lilac patina, while the reverse is mostly violet, al

1868 2C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. This is a very nice, original specimen with sharp strike, attractive surfaces, and lovely color.From the Trane Collec

1870 2C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Streaky and mottled patina appears over much of the reverse side of this lustrous, sharply struck near-Gem. The obver

1870 2C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. An amazing Superb Gem, fully struck with seemingly pristine surfaces, which are satiny and display fabulous orange-red

1871 2C MS65 Brown NGC. Very well struck in all areas, with traces of mellowed brick-red color in the recesses that place this scarcer late-date issue

1871 2C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Sharply struck and well preserved, there is orange and violet iridescence within the mildly prooflike red and brown s

1872 2C Two Cent Piece Fine 12 ANACS, well struck with good detail remaining, gorgeous satiny brown surfaces, and very nice eye appeal for the grade,

1872 2C Two Cent Piece VF30 ANACS, deep brown color with no singularly mentionable marks; 1859-O Dime AU55 ANACS, lightly toned; and an 1860 Half Doll

1872 2C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Sharply struck and free from appreciable carbon, the surfaces show a few small abrasions that account for the grade. T

1864 2C Small Motto PR65 Brown PCGS. Thanks to the efforts of those who have gone before us, we know that the Philadelphia Mint produced approximately

1865 2C PR65 Brown PCGS. Deeply toned and very attractive. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometime

1869 2C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Rich olive, gold, and rose-violet patina. A needle-sharp Gem that is without contact marks or bothersome carbon fleck

1870 2C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. A Superb, moderately mirrored specimen that has mellowed only slightly at the center of the reverse from honey-tan to

1871 2C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. A needle-sharp near-Gem whose immaculate honey-gold surfaces have begun to mellow in the centers. TRUST is sharply di

1872 2C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Attractively toned in yellow and lavender. A few carbon flyspecks are found under magnification. Important notice: We

1872 2C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Olive, lavender, and gold toning gives this coin eye appeal. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the

1872 2C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Wonderful original rosy proof surfaces, this specimen is as high a graded 1872 Two Cent Piece as NGC has graded to dat

1872 2C PR64 Red NGC. Exceptional depth of mirrors with a pleasing, coppery-red color which has very slightly mellowed on each side. All details are r