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

1942 50C PR68 PCGS. Crescents of rich multicolored toning adhere to the lower right obverse and upper left reverse peripheries. The balance of the sur

1795 S$1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves VF30 PCGS. B-5, BB-27. Die State III. A pleasing mid-grade survivor for the circulated type collector, this origin

1795 S$1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves XF45 PCGS. B-5, BB-27. This is an aesthetically pleasing coin for the grade with generally problem-free surfaces.

1795 S$1 Flowing Hair, Two Leaves VG10 ANACS. B-9, B-13, R.3. The 7 in the date is repunched east near the peak. Rich dove-gray color enriches the fie

1795 S$1 Flowing Hair, Two Leaves XF40 ANACS. B-1, BB-121, R.2. The date is spaced 1 795, and the 7 in the date is struck over an erroneous 1 on this

1795 S$1 Flowing Hair, Two Leaves XF45 NGC. B-2, BB-20. Die State II. This die marriage is among the more readily obtainable of the 1795 Flowing Hair

1795 S$1 Flowing Hair, Two Leaves AU50 ICG. B-1, BB-21, R.2. A second example of this popular and unusual overdate Dollar. The original surfaces retai

1795 S$1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves, Silver Plug VF25 PCGS. B-5, BB-27, R.1. Not to be confused with an out-of-the-mint repair, a silver plug was adde

1795 S$1 Draped Bust VF25 PCGS. Centered Bust. B-15, BB-52. A well balanced gunmetal-gray example with subtle reddish-golden accents that add to the a

1795 S$1 Draped Bust--Reverse Scratched--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. Centered Bust. B-15, BB-52. The surfaces are a pleasing medium gray mixed with v

1795 S$1 Draped Bust, Off Center Fine 12 ICG. B-14, BB-51. Incorrectly attributed on the ICG insert as a 1795 Two Leaves Flowing Hair Dollar BB-14, B-

1796 S$1 Small Date, Large Letters VF35 PCGS. B-4, BB-61. The most common die marriage of the year, the present example, therefore, is a desirable Cho

1796 S$1 Large Date, Small Letters XF45 NGC. B-6, BB-65. Die State IV. The diagnostic reverse die break (as struck) at the IC in AMERICA is well advan

1797 S$1 9x7 Stars, Large Letters--Reverse Tooled--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. B-2, BB-72. Deep, rich toning envelops both sides. The obverse is m

1797 S$1 10x6 Stars--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. B-3a, BB-71.There is plenty of sharp striking detail in evidence on both sides of this more

1798 S$1 Small Eagle, 15 Stars--Whizzed--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. B-2, BB-81. Slightly rarer than the other known die marriage of the 1798 Small E

1798 S$1 Small Eagle, 15 Stars VF30 ANACS. B-2, BB-81. Die State II. The scarcer of the two known die marriages of the 1798 Small Eagle Dollar, BB-81

1798 S$1 Large Eagle VF35 NGC. Pointed 9. Medium Wide Date. B-11, BB-111. Die State V. Misattributed on the NGC insert as a Close Date example, this i

1798 S$1 Large Eagle XF40 ANACS. B-13, BB-108. Die State III, with die crack extending upward from the L in LIBERTY. A popular mint-blundered variety

1798 S$1 Large Eagle XF40 ANACS. B-31, BB-115. Die State IV. This is one of the scarcer die marriages of the 1798 Large Eagle Dollar with Bowers'...

1798 S$1 Large Eagle XF40 ANACS. B-25, BB-123. Irregular golden-gray and copper tinged overtones are seen on both sides. This is an interestingly tone

1798 S$1 Large Eagle XF45 ANACS. B-15, BB-112. The otherwise silver-gray sheen deepens a little to medium gray shades as the coin turns away from the

1798 S$1 5 Stripes XF45 PCGS. B-6, BB-96. Richly toned, the surfaces are overlaid in dominant sandy-gray patina with mottled orange-gold undertones. T

1798 S$1 Large Eagle, 10 Arrows--Corroded, Adjustment Marks--ANACS XF Details, Net VF20. B-13, BB-108, R.2. Light gray patina on the obverse with a de

1799 S$1--Scratched--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. B-11, BB-161, R.3. This is the "No Berries" variety. This name comes from the berries o...

1799 S$1 VF25 NGC. B-10, BB-163. This moderately worn example is pleasingly original with no outwardly distracting abrasions. Both sides are richly to

1799 S$1 VF30 ANACS. B-5a, BB-157. This is an originally preserved example whose moderately worn surfaces retain a remarkable amount of striking defin

1799 S$1 VF35 PCGS. BB-155, High R.4. A scarce variety that is readily attributed by die cracks through the first three stars, the date, and the D in

1799 S$1 XF45 NGC. B-16, BB-158. The surfaces alternate between medium gray and olive-tan shades depending on the angle. The color lightens considerab

1799 S$1 AU53 NGC. B-7, BB-156. Die State II. This is the die state that it usually seen for the 1799 Bolender-7 Silver Dollar. A relatively easy die

1799/8 S$1 15 Stars Reverse--Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, Net AU50. B-3, BB-141. Nearly Uncirculated, the devices are uncommonly sharp for the type a

1799/8 S$1 15 Stars Reverse AU53 NGC. B-3, BB-141. Die State II. This richly toned representative is overlaid in well blended cobalt, charcoal, and co

1799/8 S$1 15 Stars Reverse AU58 NGC. B-3, BB-141. Die State II. Another AU representative of this, the most easily obtainable die marriage of the 179

1799/8 S$1 13 Stars Reverse AU55 PCGS. B-1, BB-142. This is an attractive coin with plenty of original luster remaining on mostly silver-gray surfaces

1800 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45 B-13, BB-193, R.2. Well detailed save for a few of the more prominent hair curls and since toned in mil

1800 S$1 10 Arrows VF35 NGC. B-15, BB-195, R.3. A scarce and important Guide Book variety that has just ten arrow shafts on the reverse. While there a

1800 S$1 AMERICAI Fine 12 Uncertified. B-11, BB-191. The errant die flaw on the reverse after the final A in AMERICA is very faint, but it is percepti

1800 S$1 AMERICAI AU50 NGC. B-19, BB-192. Die State I. Lovely orange-copper iridescence shines through medium intensity slate-gray toning as the surfa

1801 S$1 Fine 12 Uncertified. B-4, BB-214. Medium dove-gray toning envelops surfaces that, although noticeably circulated, are free of an excessive nu

1801 S$1 VF30 PCGS. B-3, BB-213, R.3. Bright overall with light peripheral coloration. Each side is peppered with numerous small abrasions. Important

1801 S$1 VF30 PCGS. B-1, BB-211, R.3. Moderately worn over the central devices with gray-lilac patina over most of each side and occasional streaks of

1801 S$1 VF30 PCGS. B-1, BB-211. This coin displays moderate, generally evenly distributed wear on both sides. There are no singularly mentionable abr

1803 S$1 Large 3 VF20 ANACS. B-6, BB-255. Olive-gray in appearance, the surfaces are evenly worn over all features, although we note some more extensi

1836 PS$1 Name on Base, Judd-60 Restrike, Pollock-65, PR62 PCGS. Die Alignment IV. Plain Edge. Silver. Rarity-1 (600 coins minted in March 1837). Form

1838 PS$1 Name Omitted, Judd-84 Restrike, Pollock-93, R.5-6, PR61 PCGS. Silver. Reeded Edge. Die Alignment III (head of Liberty opposite the NE of ONE

1838 PS$1 Name Omitted, Judd-84 Restrike, Pollock-93, R.5-6, PR64 PCGS. Silver. Reeded Edge. Die Alignment III. This coin was previously offered as lo

1839 PS$1 Name Omitted, Judd-104 Restrike, Pollock-116, R.3-4, PR64 NGC. Formerly sold as lot 6450 in our 2001 Atlanta Sale, where it was described as

1845 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. This brave survivor retains the integrity of its elegant original design, with almost all details stil

1846 S$1 XF45 ANACS. An original coin with a natural mottled coating of gray, blue, and purple toning. Although not considered a better No Motto date,

1846 S$1 AU50 PCGS. This specimen is lustrous and brilliant. It is a pleasing example suitable for a high grade type collection.From the Collection of

1846 S$1 MS62 PCGS. With a relatively generous total of 110,600 pieces produced, the 1846 is among the more plentiful Seated Dollars from the 1840s. S

1847 S$1 XF45 ANACS. A deep gray appearance lends originality to both sides of this evenly worn example. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1847 S$1 AU50 PCGS. Essentially untoned with hints of semi-reflective luster in the protected areas. Several pinpoint depressions in the obverse field

1854 S$1 AU50 NGC. An important bidding opportunity for the Seated Dollar date collector, this About Uncirculated survivor is untoned save for the lig

1855 S$1 MS62 NGC. The 1855 is a very scarce Seated Dollar that is even more difficult than its mintage of 26,000 pieces would indicate. Many of the p

1859-S S$1 AU50 ANACS. Repunched Date. Breen-5462. The 1 and 8 display faint signs of repunching at their bases. The '59-S is the only No Motto ...

1859-S S$1 AU53 NGC. Breen-5462. The 18 in the date is lightly repunched south. Dense brown and cobalt-blue patina enriches the fields and devices. No

1860-O S$1 XF40 ICG. Although this is perhaps the commonest No Motto type of Seated Dollar, it shows only light, even wear and is very much in-demand

1866 S$1--Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, Net AU50. The first year the silver dollar carried the motto "In God We Trust" and an important is...

1866 S$1 MS60 ANACS. The details on this specimen are characteristic of a proof strike, both bold and semi-prooflike. Undertones of blue mix gently wi

1870-CC S$1--Polished--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF 40. Of the four CC-minted Seated Liberty dollars, this is perhaps the most "common," alth...

1870-CC S$1 AU50 PCGS. The premier Silver Dollar from the Carson City Mint, the popular 1870-CC is also the most obtainable of the four CC-mint issues

1870-CC S$1 AU53 PCGS. Another AU representative of this always-popular Silver Dollar delivery, the surfaces are uncommonly well preserved for the gra

1871-CC S$1--Tooled, Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. While this coin is not without problems, it is still an important survivor of an early CC-m

1872 S$1 MS63 ANACS. Boldly struck for the type with no individually bothersome abrasions. The luster is smooth and satiny, the obverse exhibits some

1872 S$1 MS63 PCGS. More than a million 1872 Seated Dollars were struck; however, an unknown (but apparently large) number were melted by the Treasury

1872-CC S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. Perhaps a couple hundred representatives of this issue are extant today, making this one of the mo

1872-S S$1--Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details, Net Fine 12, myriad abrasions; and an 1872-S VG10 ANACS, evenly worn with about half the original detail remai

1872-S S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF 40. A very difficult date in any grade due to its low mintage of only 9,000 pieces. A presentable examp

1873-CC S$1 VF35 PCGS. This coin retains considerable overall definition for a Seated Dollar at the Choice VF grade level. True, Liberty's head ...

1873-CC S$1 AU53 PCGS. Only 2,300 pieces were produced of the 1873-CC. While this is not the lowest mintage in the Carson City series (that distinctio

1859 S$1 PR64 ANACS. Somewhat mottled tan-gray toning overlays both sides with blushes of cobalt-blue color at the right peripheries. The strike is as

1860 S$1 PR64 PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint delivered 1,330 proof Seated Dollars on March 8, 1860. The abnormally high mintage was achieved because fede

1863 S$1 PR68 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Proofs of this Civil War era issue are distinguished from business strikes by a date that is low in the field. Writ

1864 S$1 PR63 PCGS. This Select BU survivor alternates between brilliant and lightly patinated appearances as the surfaces rotate under the light. The

1864 S$1 PR64 PCGS. A date in the Seated Dollar series that is difficult to locate in Mint State, the 1864 is also an elusive coin at the finer levels

1865 S$1 PR61 NGC. Deeply toned in charcoal gray with blue undertones. A mere 500 pieces were struck. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lot

1865 S$1 PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Essentially full striking definition characterizes both sides of this impressively original Gem. Of particular note

1867 S$1 PR64 PCGS. This is a pleasingly original near-Gem whose surfaces are overlaid in rich, well blended, olive-gray and cobalt-blue colors. The s

1868 S$1 PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. We last offered a proof 1868 Seated Dollar in this grade as lot 6961 in our January 1999 FUN Signature Sale. The to

1869 S$1 PR64 NGC. Per Bowers (1993), there are three die marriages for the proof 1869 Seated Dollar. The present near-Gem is an example of the variet

1869 S$1 PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. The Philadelphia Mint used three different obverse dies to deliver 600 proof Seated Dollars in 1869. Survivors are

1873 S$1 PR64 Cameo NGC. Only eight 1873 Seated Dollars have received a PR64 Cameo designation at the two major grading services, and there are just t

1873 T$1 MS64 NGC. An attractive Philadelphia Mint example of this, the first year of issue of the Trade Dollar. This coin displays an original, unifo

1873-CC T$1 XF45 PCGS. A very presentable circulated example of this Carson City Trade Dollar issue. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1873-CC T$1 XF45 PCGS. Medium gray in color, this is a nice circulated example of this issue. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the

1873-S T$1 MS63 PCGS. The 1873-S is a very scarce and highly respected issue in the Trade Dollar series. Even though 703,000 pieces were produced, man

1875-CC T$1 MS62 PCGS. With sharp strike and attractive lustrous surfaces, this is a most appealing specimen of a Carson City Trade Dollar. Population

1875-CC T$1 MS62 ANACS. Fully lustrous and lightly toned. Downgraded by the presence of numerous small abrasions over each side. Important notice: We

1875-S T$1 MS63 PCGS. A highly lustrous Mint State example with lovely honey-gold color, this specimen is sharply struck and carefully preserved, with

1876-CC T$1 AU50 ANACS. FS-014. The lower reverse is die doubled with a very wide spread, most noticeably on the olive branch. Cherrypickers' ca...

1877-CC T$1 MS62 NGC. CC-mint Trade Dollar production remained low through 1877--just 534,000 pieces were delivered with this date and mintmark combin

1877-S T$1 MS61 PCGS. This is a lustrous, uncirculated example of the Trade Dollar type. From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta. Important notic

1877-S T$1 MS63 PCGS. Dusky sea-green, navy-blue, and mauve patina. An originally toned type coin that has attractive surfaces and modest luster. The

1877-S T$1 MS63 NGC. The dusky lemon-gray patina is clearly original. A needle-sharp representative that has creamy luster and an exquisitely preserve

1877-S T$1 MS64 NGC. This coin is earmarked for inclusion in a near-Gem type set. The base color on both sides is silver-gray in shade over which ring

1878-S T$1 MS62 NGC. Bright with just the slightest accent of color on each side. A well struck Trade Dollar with a clean reverse and a few unimportan

1878-S T$1 MS63 PCGS. Light golden-brown patina. A well struck representative that has full luster and refreshingly clean surfaces. The final S-mint i

1878-S T$1 MS64 NGC. Boldly struck, indeed close to fully defined, with a subtle layer of milky patina over both sides that diminishes slightly what i

1876 T$1 PR55 PCGS. Type One/Type Two. A razor-sharp impaired proof Trade Dollar that has retained most of its reflective surface. The fields have wis