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

1942 10C PR67 PCGS. A beautiful and brilliant superb-Gem specimen. Hints of russet patina are noted on the obverse and on the fasces. Important notice

1942 10C PR67 PCGS. A needle-sharp and lightly toned Superb Gem that has a few freckles of russet patina along the obverse periphery. The surfaces are

1965 10C SMS MS68 Cameo PCGS. A coin that would satisfy the most selective connoisseur with pleasing golden coloration and impressive contrast. Popula

1966 10C SMS MS68 Cameo PCGS. The nearly flawless light gold surfaces display considerable reflectivity while the devices are frosty. Population: 8 in

1967 10C SMS MS68 Deep Cameo PCGS. The fields of this superb-Gem specimen are unlike most SMS coins. A hint of color is noted on both sides. Important

1951 10C PR69 Deep Cameo ICG. The obverse displays considerable cameo contrast, while the reverse is less dramatic on this essentially perfect proof.

1952 10C PR68 NGC. Diagonal die polish marks on the frosted devices contrast with deeply mirrored fields. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1953 10C PR69 NGC. Deeply mirrored and essentially perfect. Population: 11 in 69, 0 finer (11/02). Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots a

1954 10C Dime PR65 NGC, deep apple-green, electric-blue, and rose-gold patina, sharply struck and immaculate; and a 1954 Quarter PR67 NGC, outrageous

1954 10C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. An interesting example with heavy die polishing visible on the deeply frosted devices. Important notice: We expect to be

1955 10C PR68 Deep Cameo ICG. A very unusual example exhibiting first strike characteristics. The fields are watery glass pools, the devices are heavi

1955 10C PR70 Cameo ICG. The strike is amazingly crisp and bold, bringing out every fine detail of the original design. Seemingly bottomless mirrors a

1956 10C--Doubled Die Reverse--PR64 ANACS. The date appears to be very lightly die doubled. Peripheral champagne-rose, orange, golden-brown, and apple

1956 10C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. Deeply reflective fields and frosty devices meet on this perfect Gem. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1957 10C PR69 Deep Cameo ICG. Frosty, icy-white devices seem to float above the watery proof fields. Impressively struck throughout, no trace of a mar

1958 10C PR70 Cameo ICG. Completely brilliant with pleasing contrast. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hou

1959 10C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. While the obverse is untoned, the reverse is covered with a milky patina. Flawless, with pleasing cameo contrast. Import

1960 10C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. Perfectly preserved with stunning black and white cameo contrast that is especially notable on the obverse. Important no

1961 10C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Brilliant throughout with extremely strong field-to-devices cameo contrast. A phenomenal coin and technically flawless.

1962 10C--Doubled Die Reverse--PR67 ANACS. The speckled orange-gold patina is very attractive. The torch and E PLURIBUS UNUM are lightly die doubled.

1962 10C PR69 Deep Cameo NGC. Virtually perfect with remarkably deep obverse and reverse cameo effect. Population: 16 in 69, 0 finer (11/02). Importan

1963 10C PR65 NGC. Doubled Die Reverse. FS-017.5. AMERICA and ONE DIME are die doubled, easily noticed with a 5x magnifier. Golden-rose toning at the

1963 10C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. Vibrantly toned in a variety of electric colors. This aesthetically well balanced coin should attract considerable atte

1963 10C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. Perfection is found in this deeply cameoed example. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200

1964 10C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Nearly flawless and free of toning.From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta. Important notice: We expect to be auct

1964 10C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A well balanced coin with equal contrast on each side. Brilliant throughout and free from any technical imperfections.

1968-S 10C PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. Untoned surfaces maximize the cameo effect on this flawless Dime. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at

1970 10C No S PR70 Deep Cameo ICG. An as struck representative of this modern Mint error, the pristine surfaces are free of even the most trivial sign

1871 1C Cent PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. Dappled sandy-tan patina overlays otherwise orange-brown surfaces. This is a crisply impressed specimen with som

1894 1C Cent PR64 Brown PCGS. Rich glossy brown toning overlays both sides and yields to faded orange-red luster around the obverse periphery. This sh

1875 20C--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, peripheral russet patina, light rub, a hairlined obverse with an original reverse; 1875--Cleaned--ANAC

1875 20C AU55 ANACS, lovely golden-brown patina at the borders, only a whisper of rub but a few wispy slide marks; 1875-CC--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details

1875-S 20C MS63 PCGS. Light apricot-gold patina outlines the legends and devices. A lustrous and well struck example that has no individually detrimen

1876 20C AU50 ANACS. Light wear shows over a hint of reflectiveness in the fields. A few shallow marks are noted on the obverse. Important notice: We

1876 20C PR61 PCGS. Well struck and displaying razor sharp details, but with muted brilliance. Both sides are covered with dark brown and iridescent l

1876 20C PR63 PCGS. Proof issue for this short-lived type. Nice contrast between the devices and the fields with a slight hazy toning occurring in the

1876 20C PR65 ANACS. This second year of issue is very scarce at the Gem level with fewer than 100 pieces known today in PR65 or better condition. The

1876 20C PR66 NGC. Only 1,260 proofs were struck of this scarce, second-year issue. The fields are very deeply mirrored and considerable mint frost is

1876 20C PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. This short-lived denomination was first proposed in 1791, and then again in 1806. It was not until the idea of a Tw

1877 20C PR65 Cameo NGC. With a mintage of only 350 pieces, the 1877 instantly qualifies as a key issue in the short-lived Twenty Cent series. This is

1877 20C PR66 Cameo NGC. Brilliant throughout with deep, flashy proof mirrors on each side, the devices are heavily frosted and offer a sharp cameo co

1878 20C PR60 Uncertified. Medium shade of earthen-gray color rests gently on the surfaces of this proof issue. A few hairline scratches account for t

1878 20C PR62 Uncertified. Deep mirrored fields are hindered by medium shades of blue and gun-metal gray toning. Most of the color remains at the peri

1878 20C PR65 PCGS. The 1878 is a well known, conditionally scarce, proof-only issue. Only 600 pieces were sold by the mint out of the 760 proofs that

1796 25C Fair 2 Cracked Planchet Uncertified. B-2, R.3. This is the most common variety of the year, but since coinage for the year was small (only 6,

1796 25C MS63 PCGS. B-2, R.3. An exceptionally well produced example, the staff at the Philadelphia Mint expertly centered the planchet between the di

1804 25C Good 6 PCGS. B-1, Low R.4. Glossy gunmetal-gray surfaces are contrasted by lighter gray, well balanced devices. A few ancient scratches are s

1805 25C Fair 2 ANACS, two coins, both with strong four-digit dates and much of the reverses worn smooth; and an 1807 AG3 ANACS, B-2, an extensively w

1805 25C Fine 12 PCGS. B-3, R.1. A desirable collector grade Draped Bust Quarter that shows even wear and steel-blue peripheral accents. Two small mar

1805 25C XF40 PCGS. B-2, R.3. Steel-gray in color on the reverse, the obverse displays medium dove-gray patina with a splash of rich cobalt-blue color