2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 - Sessions 3 and 4

1859 10C PR67 NGC. Long overlooked as a type coin, there are only two years generally available to collectors of the Stars Obverse design in proof for

1859 10C PR63 Cameo NGC. With frosty textured devices, appreciably bright fields, and no sizeable handling marks, this untoned example has the eye app

1862 10C PR61 ANACS, a number of scattered hairlines limit the grade; and an 1869--Cleaned--ANACS, Proof, Net PR55, abnormally bright due to having be

1862 10C PR65 NGC. Liberty and the wreath on the reverse are encircled by a mixture of bluish-gray toning. Important notice: We expect to be auctionin

1864 10C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. With a limited original mintage of 11,000 pieces, it should come as no surprise that the business strike 1864 Seate

1868 10C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. When turned away from a light source, both sides of this coin present a rich lavender-charcoal appearance. Direct a

1869 10C PR65 Cameo PCGS. A lightly toned Gem with beautifully preserved surfaces. The E in DIME is die clashed (as made) near Liberty's elbow, ...

1870 10C PR65 NGC. Brilliant throughout with extraordinarily deep mirrors in the fields and noticeable portions of mint frost over the devices, especi

1871 10C PR66 NGC. Both sides of this watery, well mirrored specimen are essentially brilliant save for thin rings of reddish-golden toning at the mar

1872 10C PR67 Cameo NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. There is no toning on either side of this silver-white Superb Gem--a feature that allows full appreciation of

1873 10C No Arrows, Closed 3 PR68 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. This is the single finest proof 1873 No Arrows Dime certified by the two major grading services

1874 10C Arrows PR64 PCGS. Formerly offered as lot 6253 in the 2002 Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "Deep lilac, violet, and apple-...

1875 10C PR66 Cameo NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. By 1875, the Mint's plans to return silver coinage to general circulation were in full swing. The Phila...

1879 10C PR65 PCGS. The obverse has bright sea-green and gold patina, while the reverse has rich lilac color in the center. A well struck and exquisit

1879 10C PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. One of the effects of reinstating specie payments and returning silver to active circulation in the mid to late 187

1880 10C PR66 NGC. A beautifully toned proof, with iridescent-blue in the peripheral areas and lavender in the centers. There is a cloth mark (as stru

1882 10C PR66 PCGS. Formerly offered as lot 752 in our 2002 September Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "Rich steel-gray toning warms...

1882 10C PR66 NGC. A very flashy coin that is completely brilliant. The devices are well frosted and contrast nicely against the deeply reflective mir

1884 10C PR65 NGC. Beautiful satiny brown surfaces reveal varying shades of lovely underlying iridescence under a good light source. Full struck and o

1884 10C PR67 PCGS. The original toning presents two markedly different color schemes on both sides of this attractive Superb Gem. The obverse is full

1885 10C PR66 PCGS. Formerly offered as lot 6262 in our 2002 September Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "Medium gray surfaces with a...

1885 10C PR63 Cameo ANACS. Moderate frosting on the devices reflects against the mirrored fields. A light amount of silver-gray patina deepens slightl

1886 10C PR67 ICG. This is a beautiful Superb Gem with glistening, reflective surfaces that are bathed in vivid patination. Rich reddish-orange irides

1887 10C PR65 NGC. A lightly toned Gem that has mild cameo contrast, although this attribute is not recognized on the NGC insert. Well struck aside fr

1889 10C PR67 NGC. While not quite of the same quality as the Kaufman coin below, this is, nevertheless, an extraordinary coin both in technical as we

1889 10C PR68 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. This is a simply beautiful Superb Gem with overlapping swirls of charcoal, cobalt, lilac, gold, and apricot colors

1890 10C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. The penultimate proof delivery in the long-lived Seated Dime series, the 1890 was produced to the extent of 590 pieces.

1891 10C PR65 NGC. A boldly struck Gem with clean surfaces and light lemon-gold patina. Although the devices have modest contrast with the field, espe

1891 10C PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Rich antique-copper patina overlays both sides with appreciable iridescent qualities. Freckled lilac-gray toning is

1892 10C MS62 Uncertified, earthen gray toning; 1911 MS63 Uncertified, pleasing original toning with hints of color; and a 1912-D MS62 Questionable To

1892 10C MS65 PCGS. A mixture of gold and rose patination enhances smooth and lustrous surfaces. Both sides of this first year of issue dime display i

1892-S 10C AU58 PL ANACS, lightly abraded throughout, the flashy prooflike surfaces of this well struck specimen have very deep mirrors; 1901-O AU50 A

1892-S 10C MS62 ANACS. Sharp and frosty beneath a golden peripheral toning. This low-mintage issue is an across-the-board rarity among Barber dimes th

1893 10C MS61 ANACS. This specimen has considerable eye appeal for the grade. Miss Liberty's head is surrounded by deep cobalt toning, while the...

1893 10C MS63 ANACS, well struck with good luster quality for the grade and golden-orange obverse tinting that yields to rich cobalt, lilac, and charc

1893 10C MS66 NGC. Bright and completely untoned with a semi-prooflike appearance in the obverse field. Fully defined overall. Population: 10 in 66, o

1893-S 10C MS62 ANACS. Gun-metal gray with a splash of blue envelops both sides of this Mint State specimen. Important notice: We expect to be auction

1894 10C MS62 ANACS, deep gray and sea-green toning shows on each side; 1897 MS61 ANACS, the frosty luster is a bit too subdued for a finer grade; and

1894-O 10C--Corroded--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, sharply struck with all surface details intact, there is extensive and rather attractive reddish-br

1894-O 10C XF45 ANACS, steel-lavender patina yields to multicolored undertones at direct angles, there are no mentionable distractions; 1904-S--Cleane

1894-O 10C AU53 PCGS. Although wear can be noted on the highpoints of this specimen, it is minimal. Pleasing earthen tones deepen towards the peripher

1895-O 10C--Corroded--ANACS, Good Details, Net AG3, well worn with olive-gray tone yielding to light color on the legends and devices, the date and le

1896-S 10C--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF30, evenly circulated with hints of toning in and about the devices; and a 1926-S--Cleaned--AN

1896-S 10C MS66 PCGS. The '96-S is one of the more recognizable issues, primarily due to the scarcity of its Quarter counterpart, in the long li...

1897-S 10C MS64 NGC. The San Francisco Mint delivered just 1.3 million Barber Dimes in 1897, virtually all of which entered circulation and remained t

1899-S 10C MS65 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 760 in our September 2002 Long Beach Bullet Auction, where it was cataloged as: "...

1899-S 10C MS65 NGC. While this issue's original mintage of 1.8 million pieces is generous for a branch mint Barber Dime from the 1890s, the 189...

1900-O 10C--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF20, both sides are golden-gray in sheen with a rough texture from corrosion; (2) 1900-O--Corro

1903-O 10C--Scratched--ANACS, UNC Details, Net AU 55, boldly struck and lustrous, there is mottled green and russet patina on each side, and a visible

1903-O 10C MS64 PCGS. Rich olive, lavender, and golden-brown patina. A beautifully preserved near-Gem that has good luster and a sharp strike. A very