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

1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red and Brown NGC. The end of the Civil War and the emergence of the United States from the decade of the 1860s allowed the nati

1873 2C Open 3 PR65 Brown PCGS. Richly colored in deep red, maroon, and mahogany shades. Fully struck, highly reflective, and without any obtrusive sp

1873 2C Open 3 PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Proof 1873 Two Cent pieces of the Open 3 variety were discovered prior to 1957 but not published until 1960. T

1851 3CS MS64 NGC. 1851/851. FS-001.5. The final three digits of the date are dramatically repunched south. Satiny and virtually untoned, with noticea

1852 3CS MS64 PCGS. Well-defined and satiny, with steel-grey surfaces punctuated by the occasional hint of gold. Important notice: We expect to be auc

1852 3CS MS65 NGC. The frosty surfaces display rather subdued luster, but are free of marks and distractions. Slightly weakly struck, as typically see

1852 3CS MS65 PCGS. A full gem in every regard, from the full strike to the blazing luster. Completely untoned and a perfect example for consideration

1852 3CS MS67 NGC. Formerly sold as lot 215 in our 2001 Santa Clara Bullet Sale, where it was described as, "We highly recommend this second-ye...

1853 3CS MS65 NGC. Untoned with satiny luster that is almost glossy in finish and unaffected by die clashing. The strike is consistently sharp over bo

1853 3CS MS66 PCGS. The borders have light yellow-green color, while the centers possess blue-violet iridescence. Very lustrous for the type, and the

1854 3CS MS62 NGC. Deep steel-violet and gunmetal toning surrenders to more colorful highlights of orange and green when tilted just so. A modestly pr

1854 3CS MS66 PCGS. A Superb, blatantly original example of this first year of the Type Two design, the most difficult of the three Three Cent Silver

1858 3CS MS66 NGC. Long heralded as the most difficult Three Cent Silver type to locate in the finer Mint State grades, Type Two examples of 1854-1858

1859 3CS AU58 ANACS, two examples, the first is toned in mottled apricot and lilac-gray colors with some moderate abrasions on the obverse while the s

1861 3CS MS65 PCGS. This is a well struck and exquisitely preserved Gem, with lustrous, lightly marked surfaces. There are some wispy die clash lines,

1862/1 3CS MS66. Gorgeous bands of burnt-orange, gold, and aqua patina further increase the eye appeal of this lustrous Gem. Nicely struck and with a

1867 3CS MS65 NGC. A blatantly original Gem with razor sharp definition on the central devices and dramatic accents of lavender and blue-green iridesc

1871 3CS MS66 NGC. A rare, late date trime, one of just 3,400 business strikes issued, that boasts attractive sunset-gold and cobalt-blue toning with

1855 3CS PR64 PCGS. This coin was previously offered in our April 2001 Central States Bullet Auction (lot 203) and our August 2001 Atlanta ANA Signatu

1855 3CS PR65 NGC. Such is the depth of this sale that we are pleased to be offering not one, not two, but three specimen strikings of the 1855 Three

1855 3CS PR66 NGC. Ex: Pittman. Probably 30-35 proofs are extant today of this very rare issue. It is likely that all were issued as part of the coppe

1863 3CS PR64 PCGS. A delicate mosaic of beautiful colors frame this trime. The obverse is toned about the peripheries in a sort of russet color while

1863 3CS PR66 Cameo NGC. A brilliant Gem that has exceptional cameo contrast and exquisite surfaces. Struck from clashed dies. Well struck aside from

1866 3CS PR66 NGC. Gorgeous powder-blue, rose, and gold patina. A needle-sharp Gem that has a seemingly pristine obverse. The reverse has a tiny planc

1869 3CS PR66 PCGS. Russet-gray toning on both surfaces. Population: 21 in 66, 2 finer (10/02). Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at t

1872 3CS PR62 NGC. Beautiful peripheral bands of golden-brown, electric-blue, and rose-violet patina. The obverse may have a few wispy handling marks,

1872 3CS PR66 NGC. Pleasingly iridescent in shades of amber, rose, blue, and green, this specimen presents a rainbow of patina. Combined with a scarci

1872 3CS PR67 PCGS. There are no 1872 Trimes certified finer than PR67 at PCGS, and only three have received this grade designation (10/02). Rich char

1873 3CS PR62 NGC. A well struck representative that has flashy mirrored fields and spectacular electric-blue, rose-violet, and honey-gold patina. A c

1873 3CS PR64 ANACS. Lovely powder-blue, golden-brown, and rose patina. Seemingly fully struck, aside from a lower star or two. A carefully preserved

1873 3CS PR66 PCGS. Many of the 600 proof 1873 Three Cent Silvers originally produced were melted at the Mint on July 10 of that year. All examples of

1865 3CN AU55 ANACS, richly toned in charcoal-gray shades, the minimally worn surfaces reveal pastel tinged undertones at direct angles; 1870--Cleaned

1867 3CN MS66 NGC. A brilliant and flashy Gem that has mildly prooflike fields. Well struck aside from the very center of the second pillar that compr

1880 3CN XF40 ANACS, possessing good olive color, all of the major design details are intact, the letters of LIBERTY are all apparent, some small amou

1889 3CN Three Cent Nickel AU50 ANACS, light gray surfaces; 1898 Nickel PR63 ANACS, nicely reflective with light gray surfaces; 1857 Half Dime AU55 AN

1865 3CN PR65 PCGS. Repunched Date. Breen 2-B. The first of two Gem quality representatives of this important first-year proof, this otherwise medium

1865 3CN PR66 NGC. Repunched Date. Breen 2-B. Unlike the business strikes in this series, which become scarcer as one moves closer to the end of the t

1865 3CN PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. Deep, unfathomably deep mirrors are seen on each side, providing a black background against the frosted white devices.

1866 3CN PR65 ANACS. A difficult Proof early date in the series, one of an estimated 725 pieces. A thin layer of golden-argent color adds character to

1866 3CN PR65 PCGS. Warm golden patina blankets both sides of this fully impressed Gem. Distraction-free, and possessed of pleasing originality. Impor

1866 3CN PR64 Cameo NGC. A very pleasing specimen that gives the appearance of a higher grade. Very attractive and should exceed price expectations fo

1867 3CN PR65 PCGS. Otherwise silver-gray in appearance, the surfaces reveal thin crescents of rainbow colored tinting through the center of the obver

1867 3CN PR65 Deep Cameo NGC. Remarkable contrast and a black and white appearance set this coin apart from so many others. Population: 1 in 65 in Dee

1868 3CN PR65 PCGS. This is a mostly untoned Gem with pleasing reflectivity in the fields. Generally sharply struck over the devices with a few roller

1868 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. A lovely cameo Gem with impressively mirrored fields and pleasing surfaces. Population: 6 in 65, 3 finer (10/02). Important

1869 3CN PR65 NGC. Brilliant and deeply mirrored but a bit softly struck on the left numeral on the reverse as is often seen. Important notice: We exp

1869 3CN PR65 PCGS. A silver-gray specimen, the surfaces are free of singularly mentionable distractions. Every feature is fully brought up--a feature

1869 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. Light golden-brown patina. A well struck Gem that has irrefutable cameo contrast. The lower obverse has a trio is tiny lintm

1869 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. A nice proof representative of the type, the cameoed surfaces possess bold field-to-device contrast. The lightest overlay of

1869 3CN PR66 Cameo ICG. The eye appeal of this coin would easily support an even higher grade. Lovely lavender-gray iridescence dominates with cresce

1870 3CN PR65 PCGS. This is a silver-white Gem with the exactness of detail that one should expect for a specimen striking. The finish is essentially

1870 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. Warmly patinated, this golden-gray example is every bit the Gem. There are no distracting post-production features, nor are

1871 3CN PR65 PCGS. A well balanced example, both sides are equally free of mentionable blemishes with a sharp strike. There is a pair of tiny planche

1872 3CN PR65 PCGS. With an estimated mintage of slightly more than 950 pieces, this attractive, sharply struck specimen is as rare as it is alluring.

1872 3CN PR65 PCGS. Somewhat dappled apricot-gray color overlays smooth, obviously well cared for surfaces. Appreciably frosted over the devices with

1873 3CN Closed 3 PR65 Cameo PCGS. Lustrous with moderate contrast. Population: 15 in 65, 3 finer (10/02). Important notice: We expect to be auctionin

1873 3CN Closed 3 PR65 Cameo PCGS. Direct angles reveal pleasing lavender tinting that yields to silver-gray hues as the coin rotates away from the li

1874 3CN PR65 PCGS. The silver-gray surfaces are mostly brilliant in finish, but we do note some mint frost on the obverse over Liberty's portra...

1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. A brilliant Gem that has pleasing white on black contrast. The surfaces are exquisitely preserved, and have numerous parallel

1875 3CN PR65 PCGS. The surfaces are uniform in finish with a bright, silver-gray sheen. The sharply struck devices are fully appreciable in the verit

1876 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. This golden patinated Gem sparkles in the fields and reveals pleasing mint frost over the devices. Solidly graded at the PR6

1877 3CN PR65 PCGS. Some golden tinting appears to drift toward the denticles at certain angles. Others reveal a silver-gray sheen. We have no doubt t

1877 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. This is an immensely popular date inasmuch as it boasts the lowest total mintage in the 1865-1889 Three Cent Nickel series.

1878 3CN PR65 PCGS. An always-popular issue, this golden-gray Gem displays more or less contrast between the fields and devices depending on light ang

1878 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. This is a wonderful example of this scarce, proof-only date. With a mere 2,350 pieces struck, a specimen of this caliber wil

1878 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. In 1878, only proofs were struck with a mintage of only 2,350 pieces. This is an essentially untoned coin, with good frostin

1879 3CN PR65 PCGS. There is little to no toning on either side of this crisply detailed specimen. Bothersome handling marks are also virtually absent

1879 3CN PR66 NGC. Razor sharp with shallow reflectivity in the fields. The slightest accent of golden patina separates this high grade specimen from

1879 3CN PR67 PCGS. Rich olive-orange toning yields to softer champagne and powder-blue shadings in the center of the obverse. This pristine Superb Ge

1879 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Beauty and scarcity are the hallmarks of this particular specimen. The surfaces possess a delightful contrast between the cl

1879 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. A brilliant and well struck Superb Gem that has pleasing cameo contrast and outstanding eye appeal. As the surfaces are seem

1879 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. A sharply struck Superb Gem that is fully brilliant and has virtually pristine surfaces. A splendid proof type coin, althoug

1880 3CN PR65 PCGS. A thin veil of milky patina has a subduing effect on moderately reflective surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1880 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. An essentially untoned example, there are no blemishes that would call into question the validity of the PR65 designation. T

1881 3CN PR62 ANACS, razor-sharp, light gold and violet patina, attractive despite a few wispy handling marks; 1883 PR63 ANACS, well struck, a couple

1881 3CN PR65 PCGS. Dappled silver-gray overtones confirm the originality of this carefully preserved Gem. Sharp striking definition is also a praisew

1881 3CN PR67 PCGS. The date is clearly repunched, with traces of the prior logotype visible below the second 1 and within both loops of both 8s. A ne

1882 3CN PR65 PCGS. Dusky streaks of lavender and gold patina adorn each side. A well struck Gem that has limited reflectivity. Important notice: We e

1882 3CN PR65 PCGS. Deep steel-grey coloration and ample reflectivity would make this an ideal addition to the cabinet of a collector who appreciates

1882 3CN PR66 PCGS. Frosted devices and a sharp strike characterize this lovely specimen. A delicate amber haze graces the attractive surfaces.From th

1882 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. The devices have a hint of gold color. A well struck Gem that has reasonable cameo contrast and impressively preserved surfac

1882 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. Faintly variegated golden-brown patina graces the surfaces of this well struck and remarkably near-pristine Superb Gem. The

1882 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. Superb surfaces, strike and the most pleasing appearance all combine to propel this specimen to the pinnacle of visual appea

1883 3CN PR65 PCGS. A fully struck gem with toning that conceals the flash of the luster underneath. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1883 3CN PR66 PCGS. Lustrous and untoned with a minute die crack (as struck) on the reverse at 3 o'clock. Important notice: We expect to be auct...

1883 3CN PR67 PCGS. A razor-sharp Superb Gem that has seemingly pristine surfaces and beautiful streaks of coffee-gold patina. While the 1883 has the

1883 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. An attractive cameo frosted issue in Superb grade. Scarce this nice, and worthy of a premium bid. Population: 5 in 67, 1 fine

1883 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. This specimen displays sharp detail, enhanced by pristine surfaces and wonderful two-toned cameo effect. A delight to behold

1884 3CN PR65 PCGS. Dusky gold patination floats over the reflective fields and moderately frosted devices on this gem. Important notice: We expect to

1885 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. Virtually free of toning, several minor scratches do not succeed in limiting the lofty appeal of this cameo contrasted gem.

1886 3CN PR65 PCGS. Consistently lustrous with rich steel-gray surfaces gradually turning golden at the edges. Free of flaws save several tiny obverse

1886 3CN PR67 PCGS. A lightly toned and essentially pristine Superb Gem. A well struck and beautiful representative of this popular proof-only issue.

1887 3CN PR65 PCGS. Mildly reflective surfaces are accented by light golden shades on the obverse and more luminous hues of rose and blue on the rever

1887 3CN PR65 PCGS. Fully acceptable as a Gem, with cartwheel luster and consistently pleasing steel-grey coloration. Important notice: We expect to b

1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Bold devices contrast against reflective fields. This piece is the finest graded and more importantly, no examples of this i

1887/6 3CN PR64 ANACS. Slightly subdued silver-gray surfaces with a semi-reflective appearance in the fields. The overdate of this issue has proven le

1887/6 3CN PR65 PCGS. Virtually untoned with mild cameo contrast that is especially strong on the obverse devices. A minor obverse scratch by Libert...

1888 3CN PR65 PCGS. An appealing example with lustrous matte surfaces delicately toned in gold. Several spots above the date are noted. Important noti

1888 3CN PR66 PCGS. A marvelous Gem proof specimen, with highly reflective mirrored surfaces and some mild cameo contrast.From the Ohio Collection. Im

1888 3CN PR67 PCGS. Breen-2454, RPD-3. The 88 in the date is lightly repunched. A seemingly fully struck Superb Gem with gorgeously preserved surfaces