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

1885 1C PR65 Red PCGS. This is one of the most visually appealing proof 1885 Indian Cents that this cataloger has seen. Intense crimson-red color domi

1886 1C Type One PR66 Red PCGS. This coin is devoid of the multicolored toning that many proof 1886 Type One Cents display from storage in Wayte Raymo

1886 1C Type Two PR66 Red PCGS. As the only example graded by PCGS at this level (10/02), collectors requiring the "top of the pop" for th...

1887 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. This is a silky-smooth Gem whose virtually pristine surfaces have the look of an even higher te

1887 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. This coin displays razor sharp striking detail with full mint luster that is mostly pinkish-red in color.

1888 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Whereas many proof 1888 Cents are marred by grease stains and/or incomplete definition from having been s

1889 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Suggestions of lilac tinting are seen at a few angles, but the outward appearance of this high end Gem is one of rich orange-re

1890 1C PR65 Red PCGS. This medium orange survivor possesses intact mint luster that flows evenly over boldly defined features. One would be hard pres

1891 1C PR65 Red PCGS. The luster alternates in color between golden-orange and cherry-red hues depending on the light angle. One can, however, apprec

1892 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Rich golden-orange color envelops both sides and confirms the accuracy of the Red designation on the PCGS insert. A no-question

1893 1C PR65 Red PCGS. An early die state, the E in ONE, as well as the same letter in CENT, is closed. Later die states display openings in these let

1894 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Fully impressed with reflective proof qualities readily evident on both sides, this solidly graded Gem is a delight to behold.

1895 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Crimson-orange color overlays both sides of this lustrous Gem. We do note, however, that the color is a l

1896 1C PR65 Red PCGS. This proof die marriage, which is described in Rick Snow's 1992 book Flying Eagle and Indian Cents, displays minor repunc...

1897 1C PR66 Red PCGS. This crimson-orange proof is every bit the Gem. A smooth coin, the surfaces are also devoid of distracting carbon. Bold strikin

1898 1C PR67 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. This is a fully brought up Superb Gem whose otherwise medium orange luster assumes a reddish cast in sele

1899 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. There are die lumps (as produced) on the digits in the date, a feature that Rick Snow (1992) suggests may

1900 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Both sides reveal a pleasing blend of medium brown toning and golden-orange luster that allows

1901 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. There is a blush of lilac iridescence over the right obverse of this otherwise golden-orange representati

1902 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. A change in the Mint's proof production methods this year resulted in the introduction of all-brill...

1903 1C PR67 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Somewhat mottled crimson-red peripheral shadings frame the golden-orange centers of this fully lustrous a

1904 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. The otherwise golden-orange surfaces reveal isolated sprays of medium red shadings around the peripheries

1905 1C PR66 Red PCGS. The lower right obverse and the upper left reverse exhibit captivating reddish-lilac color, whereas the balance of the surfaces

1906 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Minor repunching at the base of the 0 in the date is characteristic of all known survivors of this 20th century proof Indian Ce

1907 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Faint die polishing lines (as struck) suggest that this coin is an earlier die state. Both sides are full

1908 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Sharply defined throughout, the medium orange surfaces exhibit a little bit of crimson-red color toward t

1909 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Ex: Heathgate. This final-year proof is lustrous and appreciably reflective with rich reddish-orange colo

1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling Fine 15 PCGS. Noe-13.6, R.6. 67.9 grs. The obverse die was damaged through the center--a feature that prior recutting di

1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling XF45 PCGS. Noe-5, Crosby 2-D. R.2. 72.4 grains. A choice specimen of an interesting variety. Nice medium to dark gray su

1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling AU50 PCGS. Noe-5, R.2. 69.5 grains. This coin displays all of the as struck features typically associated with survivors

1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling AU53 PCGS. Noe-5. Crosby 2-D. R.2. 71.0 grains. An exceptional specimen that nicely displays the slight planchet wavines

1652 6PENCE Pine Tree Sixpence VF35 PCGS. Noe-33a, R.5. 34.0 grains. Medium gray with the legends and raised areas of the design a bit lighter and som

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet XF45 Field Tooled Uncertified. Noe-1, R.2. 70.7 grains. This coin presents remarkably well despite the

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet VF35 PCGS. Noe-25, R.5. 70.8 grains. A richly and originally toned survivor, the surfaces are awash in

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet XF40 PCGS. Noe-29. Crosby 14-R. R.3. 70.4 grains. Light to medium gray patina overall with lighter high

(1688) TOKEN American Plantations Token MS62 PCGS. Breen-77 or 78. Newman 4-E. A choice specimen without any significant "tin pest" that s...

(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Thick Planchet VF30 PCGS. Breen-186. Lovely chocolate-brown color. The obverse has numerous planchet striations (a

(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Thick Planchet AU50 PCGS. Breen-186, variety without diagonals in the center of the shield. Chocolate brown overal

1722 1/2P Rosa Americana Halfpenny, VTILE DVLCI Fine 15 Damaged Cleaned Uncertified. Similar to Breen-132, "Ex. rare." The obverse legend ...

1722 1/2P Rosa Americana Halfpenny, UTILE AU55 PCGS. Nelson-11. Formerly offered as lot 1 in our 2002 September Long Beach Sale, where it was describe

1722 1/2P Rosa Americana Halfpenny, UTILE AU55 PCGS. Breen-134. Medium olive-brown patina. A nicely struck representative that has light rub in the ce

1723 2PENCE Rosa Americana Twopence XF40 PCGS. Breen-96, no stop after X or 3. Medium olive-brown patina. Nicely detailed, and on a relatively problem

1723 2PENCE Rosa Americana Twopence XF45 PCGS. Breen-92. Stop after REX, with no stop after the date. Medium purple-brown patina, with lightly granula

1722 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny, Type One MS63 Brown PCGS. Harp Left. Breen-144. 8 harpstrings. Glossy chocolate brown surfaces with only a few small dar

1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny VF20 PCGS. Breen-157, small 3, no pellet after H. A curve of extra metal behind the 3 in the date suggests a repunched da

1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny MS65 Brown PCGS. Large Head, Prototype or Pattern. Breen-150. Nelson-5 (large 3, pellet before H, 11 harp strings), &qu...

(1737) COPPER Higley Copper, VALUE OF THREE PENCE MS63 Brown Uncertified. Bolen Restrike. Type of Breen-238. Struck from copy dies and easily distingu

1721-H 9DEN French Colonies Copper Sou VF25 PCGS. Breen-261. Generally tan-brown in patina, with a few small granular areas of slightly darker color.

1741-BB SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque MS62 PCGS. Breen-612, "Extremely Rare." Struck at the Strausbourg Mint in France. A billon issue ...

1755-A SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque AU58 PCGS. Breen-411, "Very rare." Much silver wash is still present. The peripheral legends have ...