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

1859 1C MS65 NGC. This expertly preserved example retains the original sheen that gave copper-nickel Cents of the Flying Eagle and Indian types the ni

1859 1C MS65 PCGS. One of several high grade 1859 Indian Cents that we are offering in this sale, this coin displays needle sharp striking definition

1860 1C--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, sharply detailed but with subdued luster, a faint abrasion below the chin; 1861--Corroded--ANACS, AU De

1860 1C MS62 ANACS. lustrous surfaces, some spots; 1881 MS62 Brown ANACS, uniform medium brown; 1885 MS62 Brown ANACS, glossy and attractive with some

1860 1C MS65 NGC. Boldly struck save for the tips of feathers, with attractive coppery-gold peripheral accents. A squiggly lint mark after the final A

1861 1C AU50 ANACS, nice surfaces and a high grade example; 1873 VF35 ANACS, chocolate-brown with decent surface preservation; 1875 VF20 ANACS, good d

1861 1C MS64 ANACS, nicely struck and well preserved with tan-gold color; 1863 MS63 ANACS, well struck aside from the headdress feather tips, the reve

1861 1C MS65 PCGS. This fully lustrous example displays pinkish-orange color with a little bit of lilac and blue toning at the upper reverse border. T

1862 1C MS63 Uncertified, well struck except for the headdress feather tips, a rough surface on a portion of the wreath bow; and an 1866 MS63 Red and

1862 1C MS65 NGC. A bright tan example with much above-average sharpness for the issue. Tinges of pale olive and orange patina is just visible at the

1863 1C MS65 PCGS. Formerly offered as lot 214 in our 2002 September Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "This golden-brown example is ...

1863 1C MS65 NGC. Extremely lustrous for this heavily produced Copper-Nickel issue, with an equally impressive strike and delicate orange accents.From

1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS65 NGC. Well detailed for this final year of the Copper-Nickel type, with just a touch of softness on the tips of the first th

1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS65 NGC. Possessing nice, original color, sharp strike, and attractive luster, this specimen would be a worthy addition to eith

1864 1C Bronze--Scratched--ANACS, Unc Details, Net MS60, the 4 in the date appears to be lightly repunched, struck from clashed dies, lustrous with br

1864 1C Bronze MS64 Red and Brown ANACS, glowing red color is seen in the more protected areas, light brown dominates the remainder of the coin, a cou

1864 1C Bronze MS65 Red PCGS. This specimen displays original red color and delightfully unencumbered surfaces. A wonderful example of the first year

1864 1C L On Ribbon Fine 15 ANACS, deep chocolate-brown surfaces; 1864 L On Ribbon--Scratched--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF30, a vertical gouge is seen o

1864 1C L On Ribbon--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, FS-6.73, Snow-13, the 64 in the date is strongly repunched, recolored with some d

1864 1C L On Ribbon MS64 Brown NGC. FS-6.72, Snow-4. All four digits in the date are boldly repunched directly north. Cherrypickers' gives this ...

1864 1C L On Ribbon MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. Well struck with generous amounts of mint red about the devices. A small carbon spot is noted below the

1864 1C L On Ribbon MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Much of the original reddish-golden luster is still evident with only slight browning in a streaky fashion

1864 1C L On Ribbon MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. With delightful mottled surfaces and sharp strike, this is a premium example of the 1864 Bronze type with

1864 1C L On Ribbon MS65 Red and Brown ICG. Well struck in the centers, with minor softness of strike near the margins. The variegated gold and lilac

1864 1C L On Ribbon MS65 Red and Brown NGC. A bold striking that has mellowed across the centers with blushes of lilac patina. Numerous tiny carbon fl

1864 1C L On Ribbon MS65 Red and Brown NGC. The borders have rich orange-gold color, while the devices have deep lavender patina. Well struck with goo

1866 1C MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. Sharply detailed throughout, the reverse is essentially full red, the obverse is about a 50-50 mix of red and brown.

1866 1C MS64 Red and Brown Uncertified. This outstanding Mint State specimen features a good strike near the centers, but is somewhat soft at the edge

1866 1C MS65 Red ANACS. Fully struck in all areas with pinpoint detailing on the tips of the feathers in the headdress. The surfaces are bright with r

1866 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Ex: Ally Collection. Slightly subdued mint red surfaces with a tendency toward rosy gold, this specimen displays a strong strik

1867 1C Cent XF40 ANACS, well detailed with deep brown surfaces; 1875 Cent--Corroded, Recolored--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU50, the obverse is unspotte

1867 1C--Corroded--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40. Almost all of the fine original design details are intact, and the corrosion damage is not severe. The

1867 1C MS64 Red and Brown Questionable Color Uncertified. Sharply struck and carefully preserved, this proof example has excellent eye appeal, with s

1867 1C MS64 Red PCGS. While several contact marks and minor spots are seen under magnification, none are obtrusive individually on this well struck n

1868 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Very attractive, uniform color and a pleasing example of this scarce date from the 1860's. Nice appearance hinti...

1868 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A boldly detailed Gem example, this piece has dappled orange-gold surfaces with subtle pinkish highlights. Aside from a few mic

1869 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. Sharply struck with scattered brown patina over the golden-red surfaces. The dies are rotated clockwise approximatel

1869 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. This pleasing near-Gem specimen boasts problem-free satiny surfaces. A mostly red reverse is displays a hint of brown

1869/69 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. FS-008.3. This is an important and conditionally rare survivor of a repunched date variety to which Fivaz and Stant

1869 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. Considerable mint luster remains on both sides in orange and red shades. In fact, the surfaces present as fully lustro

1869 1C MS63 Red Questionable Color Uncertified. The surfaces display "questionable" light color and nearly immaculate preservation, excep...

1870 1C MS63 Red and Brown PVC Uncertified. Snow-1 and Snow-2. The TY in LIBERTY is lightly die doubled, and the date is lightly repunched. The revers

1870 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Attractive olive and orange color. Well struck aside from the arrow feathers and a couple of upper headdress feather t

1870 1C MS62 Red ANACS. FS-8.6. TY in LIBERTY is die doubled northwest with a wide spread. The lower inner loop of the 0 in the date is also lightly r

1870 1C MS64 Red Questionable Color Uncertified. This boldly struck survivor retains very good eye appeal, despite its "questionable" colo...

1871 1C XF45 PCGS, A key coin in this series; and a 1908-S AU53 PCGS, Attractive surfaces for this popular, high grade San Francisco issue. 2 coins Im

1871 1C AU55 ANACS, sharply struck with deep mahogany-brown color overall; and an 1872 AU50 ANACS, deep brown overall, a few small abrasions show on t

1871 1C MS64 Brown NGC. Light reddish-brown overall, a smattering of lighter red color remains here and there. A few abrasions are detected on the mai

1871 1C MS64 Brown NGC. Despite the Brown designation, ample hints of the original gold color emerge from the rich lavender-tinged surfaces. A boldly

1871 1C MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. Surprisingly well struck and bright for the grade. Scarce semi-key date. Important notice: We expect to be auctionin

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