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

1847 1C MS66 Brown NGC. N-26, High R.3. There is a die line (as produced) from the denticles outside star 10--the most readily identifiable diagnostic

1847 1C MS65 Red PCGS. N-24a, R.1. Tied for Condition Census # 1 (per Bob Grellman). This is an early state of the dies with numerous strong die lines

1848 1C MS61 Brown NGC. N-37, Low R.5. Most of the stars are softly struck, but the denticles and centers are bold. A rare variety with a raised die l

1848 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Full mint luster overlays both sides with an orange-red sheen. The above average strike also helps to explain the pleasing eye

1849 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. N-22. E-MDS. The card from Bob Grellman that accompanies this coin also grades it 66, and he notes that the obverse is

1850 1C MS65 Red PCGS. It is not often that we handle a Coronet Large Cent with such sharp striking definition as one sees on both sides of this impre

1851 1C MS64 Brown NGC. N-34, R.4. The N-34 is a scarce and somewhat unusual Newcomb variety that is never found fully struck because of poor die prep

1851 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-15, R.4. A tiny die lump (as made) below the earlobe and a spine from the lower right upright of the E in ONE combine to ide

1851/81 1C MS64 Brown NGC. N-3, R.1. A mid-stage example that shows much of the inverted 18 details within the 51 in the date. Well struck aside from

1852 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. N-18, R.3. A tiny die lump (as made) on the bust truncation above the 8 in the date confirms the variety. A well struck near-

1853 1C MS65 Brown ANACS. N-25, R.1. The obverse has pale purple-brown color, while the reverse has iridescent olive patina. The devices are well stru

1853 1C MS64 Red PCGS. This is a wonderful example of the Braided Hair Large Cent. The surfaces are fully red and the strike is sharp. In all fairness

1854 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Sharply detailed with rich, intermingled hues of burnt-orange and crimson that have mellowed closer to brown on the r

1854 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. N-5, Low R.4. More red than brown, the abundant glimmers of crimson luster add to the appeal of this immaculately pres

1855 1C Upright 5s MS64 Red and Brown, Questionable Color Uncertified. N-4, R.1. Orange and rose in color, with a light iridescent lilac patina on the

1855 1C Upright 5s MS65 Red and Brown NGC. A near-gem, its once red surfaces have mellowed over time, but the result is beautifully even and attractiv

1855 1C Upright 5s MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. With a delightful predominantly red appearance, this specimen would fit nicely into any high quality colle

1855 1C Upright 5s MS65 Red PCGS. A wonderfully original, full red example of this popular date in the Braided Hair series. Full, glowing mint red cov

1855 1C Upright 5s MS66 Red NGC. The strike on both sides of this coin is truly remarkable for a Coronet Cent from this era. The peripheral devices ar

1856 1C Upright 5 MS64 Red PCGS. Blazing red surfaces also boast a bold strike. Some tiny planchet flaws (as made) are noted on the reverse inside the

1856 1C Slanted 5 MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. N-3, R.1. Lengthy but spindly die cracks (as made) on each side confirm the variety. PCGS has incorrectly d

1841 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. This coin was previously offered as lot 5922 in our July 2002 New York Signature Sale, where it was described as: &q...

1842 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. Small Date. N-1, R.7 (as a proof). The N-1 variety is most easily attributed by the die lump below the 1 in the date and the

1856 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. N-5. With broad, squared off borders and appreciable reflectivity in the fields, this coin is unmistakable as a proof

1857 1C--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU55. FS-005, FND-002, S-8. Considered by Snow to be rare, this is the so-called "clashed reverse&quo...

1857 1C MS63 PCGS. Fully struck on most of each side except for slight softness on the eagle's tail feathers. The surfaces sparkle with original...

1857 1C MS64 NGC. Splashes of delicate rose and orange patina adorn both sides of this boldly struck example. Scattered flecks of carbon are seen here

1857 1C MS64 PCGS. Lustrous honey-tan surfaces are quite well defined in most areas, but come up a little short on the eagle's tail feathers and...

1857 1C MS64 NGC. Most attractive for the assigned grade, being extremely well struck with occasional coppery-orange and steel-blue highlights over li

1858 1C Large Letters AU50 ANACS, dusky tan color, light rub on the breast, a tiny toning spot at 3 o'clock; 1873 Open 3 AU55 ANACS, virtually n...

1858 1C Large Letters MS63 NGC. Fully lustrous with no singularly mentionable marks. Some weakness of strike on the eagle's tail and the wreath ...

1858 1C Large Letters MS63 PCGS. A fine Mint State specimen, sharply struck and carefully preserved, with a few dark toning specks and some dark orang

1858 1C Large Letters MS64 PCGS. Sharply struck and well preserved, this specimen displays rich color and a satin finish. Important notice: We expect

1858 1C Large Letters MS64 PCGS. An extremely desirable example for type purposes with even sandy-gold color and an exemplary strike. A reverse spot l

1858 1C Large Letters MS65 PCGS. Streaks of medium brown patina are seen on the obverse, but the dominant color on both sides is honey-tan in shade. T

1858 1C Large Letters MS66 NGC. A vibrant golden-tan example with subtle streaks of amber color over both obverse and reverse. The most outstanding fe

1858 1C Small Letters Cent AU55 ANACS, subtle lilac patina over well detailed, rich tan surfaces; 1856 Half Dime AU53 ANACS, lustrous, untoned centers

1858 1C Small Letters MS63 NGC. Muted honey-tan surfaces are actually quite well struck, but lack the luster to qualify at a higher grade level. Impor

1858 1C Small Letters MS64 PCGS. Fully struck in all areas, including the eagle's tail feathers. The surfaces on this high-end coin are very lig...

1858 1C Small Letters MS64 NGC. Bright luster with a golden tint and an unusually strong strike for this often weak small cent. A couple of shallow ma

1858 1C Small Letters MS64 NGC. Well struck although not quite full on the eagle's tail feathers. A light coating of dove-gray patina does not i...

1858 1C Small Letters MS64 NGC. Richly toned in burnt-orange and lilac hues, with nearly complete highpoint definition throughout.From the Ohio Collec

1858 1C Small Letters MS65 PCGS. With needle sharp striking definition and fully lustrous surfaces that are devoid of bothersome handling marks, this

1858 1C Small Letters MS66* NGC. While there is no real difference in rarity in the lower grades, in the better grades of Uncirculated the Small Lette

1856 1C PR63 PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Snow-9. This intermediate die state shows just the beginning of the die crack from the eagle's beak to ...

1856 1C PR64 PCGS. Snow-9. The fields are shallowly mirrored on this coin, but it is obviously a proof striking. The striking details are fully brough

1856 1C PR64 NGC. Snow-9. The most frequently encountered proof variety of this issue, being thought to have been produced for several years subsequen

1856 1C PR65 PCGS. Snow-9. An outstanding representative of this die marriage, this lovely Gem exhibits uncommonly bold reflectivity in the fields. Th

1856 1C PR65 NGC. Snow-3, late die state. An original Gem proof that is untampered, showing deep lilac toning in the fields with remnants of original,

1859 1C MS64 PCGS. A lustrous near-Gem that has a bold strike and bright tan-gold color. The surfaces are exquisitely preserved. The upper obverse rim