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

1937 5C PR67 PCGS. The lightest blushes of golden iridescence are noted on both sides, but shimmering mint brilliance dominates the outward appearance

1939 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. The satiny luster on this coin is bolstered by the bold strike. Few coins show the care that went into preserving this s

1939-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. The gleaming surfaces of this exquisitely preserved Gem are well struck and lustrous. Important notice: We expect to b

1940 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Thick mint luster compliments the bold strike on this Gem specimen. Few examples are available in a better state of pres

1941-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. This superb Gem specimen is awash with dancing luster. The steps on Monticello are razor sharp. Only one example of th

1943/2-P 5C AU58 ANACS. The stroke of a 2 is readily observed within the lower loop of the 3 in the date. A nicely struck example that has abundant lu

1943/2-P 5C MS66 PCGS. A boldly struck example that has comes close to the Full Steps designation, although a pair of trivial contact marks are noted

1943/2-P 5C MS66 NGC. Highly lustrous surfaces coupled with milky shades of blue give this nickel an almost cameo contrast. Exceptional both in terms

1943/2-P 5C MS68 NGC. Original toning dominates this coin with vibrant gold, turquoise, and pink hues. A virtually flawless example with considerable

1945-P 5C--Doubled Die Reverse--MS65 ANACS, FS-030, MONTICELLO is prominently die doubled, brilliant and lustrous, the lower stairs are not fully stru

1945-D 5C MS67 Full Steps ICG, icy blue color surrounded by golden patina; and a 1945-D MS67 Full Steps, a magnificent coin displaying hints of golden

1946 5C--Struck on War Time Silver Planchet--Fine 12 PCGS. Deep silver-gray patina, with problem-free surfaces and good eye appeal for the grade. All

1946-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Jefferson is sharply dressed in crisp unadulterated luster. Only one other specimen has received a finer grade from NG

1948-D 5C MS67 Full Steps ICG. A conditionally scarce specimen at MS67 with Full Steps, NGC and PCGS have only designated a total of four examples at

1949-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. A boldly struck and wildly lustrous Gem specimen.From the Trane Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioni

1951 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Razor sharp definition is this coin's best asset. Not far behind is blazing luster and distraction free surfaces. ...

1951-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. A hint of golden patina is noted about the peripheries of the obverse. This may arguably be one of the best specimens

1951-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Surprisingly bold steps are noted on this specimen which shows signs of being struck from a die with considerable wear

1952-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Fresh, almost satinlike luster is present. A couple of faint luster grazes account for the grade but do not hinder the

1952-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Some softness in details is noted on Monticello, but this is due to die wear. The steps are still fully pronounced.Fro

1954 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Light golden color gives this coin aesthetic appeal. A couple of contact marks on the reverse should be noted even thoug

1954-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. Bold details with hints of toning. Although coin to coin contact accounts for the grade there is nary a mark that is w

1956 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. According to Bernard Nagengast, "the 1956 is an enigma, as it is usually a stunningly beautiful coin in a P mint ...

1956-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. There are whispers of golden and rose iridescence on the obverse side of this sharply struck and lovingly preserved Ge

1959-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. The details of Monticello stand out better than most Full Step specimens. Population: 4 in 66, with none finer (10/02)

1964 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Based on the state of preservation of this specimen, it appears as though this piece was afforded the same care as a pie

1967 5C SMS MS68 ICG. A colorfully toned example, with iridescent splashes of blue, pink, gold, and lavender. Important notice: We expect to be auctio

1938 5C PR64 ANACS, this fully brilliant near-Gem reveals well blended pastel-lilac, powder-blue, and golden iridescence over problem-free surfaces; 1

1939 5C PR66 PCGS. Type of 1938. Mirror surfaces with delicate uniform iridescence. Only 12,535 pieces were struck, making this the scarcest proof Jef

1939 5C PR67 PCGS. Faint icy-blue patina is present on the obverse of this deeply mirrored proof issue.From the Trane Collection. Important notice: We

1939 5C Reverse of 1940 PR65 PCGS. The existence of the Straight Steps proofs for 1939 was not publicized until Tom Miller found one at a coin show in

1939 5C Reverse of 1940 PR66 PCGS. Only a small percentage of the proof Nickels from 1939 exhibit the sharp steps of 1940, a hub design change that wa

1939 5C Reverse of 1940 PR66 PCGS. We are able to offer three of these very scarce proof Jeffersons because they were consigned by a dealer who specia

1950 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. A spectacular Gem with no visible hairlines and a hint of light champagne toning. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1964 5C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. The sharp contrast between the devices and fields on this specimen is rarely seen on proof issues of this date. From the

1792 H10C Half Disme, Judd-7, Pollock-7, R.3, VF20 Holed, Damaged, Repaired Uncertified. Even though struck as a pattern, this coin obviously saw exte

1795 H10C VG10 PCGS. V-5, LM-8, R.3. An earlier die state that lacks the prominent obverse die crack seen on many examples. The surfaces are natural g

1795 H10C Fine 15 PCGS. LM-8, R.3. The date is widely spaced, and the 179 digits slant heavily to the right. IB in LIBERTY much wider than BE. Deep li

1795 H10C XF40 PCGS. LM-10, V-4, R.3. This more common variety is readily available in all grades, including Mint State. It is most easily attributed

1795 H10C MS63 PCGS. V-4, LM-10, R.3. A relatively plentiful die marriage of the 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime, the Eliasberg Collection included an MS6

1797 H10C 16 Stars MS60 Cleaned Uncertified. V-4, LM-2, R.4. Golden-brown and sea-green peripheral patina. Bold die crack (as made) through the E in U

1830 H10C XF45 ANACS, V-3, LM-4.1, R.2, richly detailed, lavender and green-gray patina, vertical pinscratch right of date, struck from clashed dies;

1830 H10C MS65 PCGS. V-6, LM-8, R.1. The light aqua-green and lilac patina adds to the original eye appeal of this lustrous and remarkably preserved G

1830 H10C MS66 PCGS. V-2, LM-13, R.3. Easily Condition Census for this die pairing, being frosty and completely brilliant with excellent definition th

1832 H10C MS63 NGC. V-1, LM-3, R.1. The obverse has bright intermingled gold and violet patina, while the reverse has aqua-blue and russet colors. Sha

1833 H10C MS65 PCGS. V-6, LM-9, R.2. Splendid sea-green, mauve, and gold patina. Exquisitely struck, with pinpoint definition on the stars, plumage, a

1835 H10C Small Date Small 5C MS64 NGC. V-7, LM-10, R.1. Lovely sea-green, violet, and powder-blue patina. A lustrous and carefully preserved near-Gem

1836 H10C MS65 NGC. V-3, LM-6, R.3. The second T in STATES is centered above the BU in PLURIBUS. The rich apple-green borders surround the rose-violet

1834 H10C PR65 NGC. V-4, LM-4, High R.6. Although many numismatists may not recognize it as such, this is one of the rarest coins in this sale. It is

1837 H10C No Stars--Graffiti, Whizzed--ANACS, AU Details, Net VF30, numerous field marks are still visible despite the harsh cleaning; 1842-O VF35 ANA

1837 H10C No Stars AU50 ANACS, richly detailed, light brown patina; and an 1837 No Stars AU50 ANACS, golden-brown and lilac color, bold and without bo

1837 H10C No Stars MS65 NGC. Formerly offered as lot 671 in our 2002 September Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "This is the slightl...

1837 H10C No Stars MS66 NGC. Large Date. This coin was previously offered as lot 6128 in our September 2002 Long Beach Signature Sale, where it was de

1837 H10C Small Date--Scratched--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU50, minimally toned with numerous scratches in the fields and a cud-like die break (as stru

1838 H10C No Drapery--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, glossy from the cleaning, yet sharply detailed overall with slate-gray retoning; 1840 No D

1838 H10C No Drapery MS63 PCGS. A well struck, carefully preserved example, with all of the original design details sharp and unblemished. The light b

1838 H10C No Drapery MS66 NGC. First-year type collectors would be wise to take full advantage of the opportunity that this high end Gem represents. T

1845 H10C Half Dime--Scratched--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU55, several scratches are visible on the reverse, but the overall appeal is still considerab

1848-O H10C MS66 NGC. Small O. V-4. This is the rarest of the three mintmark varieties of the 1848-O Half Dime, and Al Blythe (1992) assigns the Small

1849-O H10C XF40 NGC. The medium purple patina is lighter on the highpoints. LIBERTY is bold, and the surfaces are surprisingly unabraded despite 20 p

1853-O H10C No Arrows VF30 ANACS. Deep apple-green peripheral patina, with lavender-gray centers. LIBERTY is bold, and there are no relevant abrasions

1853 H10C Arrows MS64 NGC. Speckled lilac and blue-green patina overlays the pleasing golden surfaces. Well struck and mildly prooflike with nearly pr

1853 H10C Arrows MS66 NGC. Formerly offered as lot 680 in our 2002 September Long Beach Bullet Sale, where it was described as, "A brilliant Ge...

1854 H10C Half Dime Arrows AU55 ANACS; 1841 Dime AU50 ANACS; 1882 Dime MS60 ANACS; and an 1888 Dime AU58 ANACS, all four coins are untoned and appear

1854 H10C Arrows MS64 NGC. Mostly brilliant with thick, satiny luster on the obverse and a heavily striated reverse that is somewhat brighter in appea

1856 H10C MS65 NGC. Formerly offered as lot 681 in our 2002 September Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "Brilliant throughout with so...

1857 H10C MS63 PCGS. Frosty and clean, although somewhat softly struck.From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta. Important notice: We expect to be

1857 H10C MS64 PCGS. The dusky apricot-gold patina is both beautiful and original. Sharply struck except for the right side stars. A well preserved ne

1858 H10C MS66 NGC. Originality is evident in silver-grey surfaces that are accented with firey golden and red hues at the peripheries. Mark-free as e

1858 H10C MS67 NGC. This coin was previously offered as lot 6147 in our September 2002 Long Beach Signature Sale, where it was cataloged as: "A...

1859 H10C AU58 ANACS, brilliant and rather prooflike but with faint slide marks in the fields; and an 1868 XF45 ANACS, two-tone mauve patina, the righ

1859 H10C MS66 NGC. With its hollow-centered stars and slightly redesigned figure of Liberty, the 1859 Half Dime is a one-year type coin. While recogn

1860-O H10C Half Dime AU58 ANACS, pleasing rainbow toning; 1861 Half Dime--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, the impact of the cleaning is lessene

1863 H10C MS64 NGC. The 18 in the date is clearly repunched south. A sharply struck and lustrous near-Gem with mildly prooflike surfaces. Brilliant an

1864-S H10C AU58 ANACS. A scarce, low mintage Half Dime that is seldom found in high grades. This piece has strong luster still and there is just a bi

1868-S H10C MS63 NGC. Richly toned with blushes of golden-brown, cobalt-blue, and lavender patina. A razor-sharp specimen with good luster and pleasin

1869-S H10C MS64 NGC. While a relatively available coin in circulated grades, the 1869-S is very scarce in Mint State conditions. This is a well struc

1854 H10C Arrows PR64 PCGS. Ex: Benson. Pre-1859 proofs are rare and always in demand among specialists. Perhaps no issues from this period enjoy grea

1859 H10C PR64 PCGS. Formerly offered as lot 688 in our 2002 September Long Beach Bullet Sale, where it was described in part as, "This near-Ge...

1859 H10C PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. V-4. A new obverse hub was introduced into the Seated Half Dime series in 1859 that resulted in the creation of an

1861 H10C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. The Philadelphia Mint was active in the area of Half Dime production this year. A staggering total of 3.3 million

1868 H10C PR67 NGC. The 1868 has a low overall mintage of just 89,200 pieces, of which only 600 were proofs. This is an absolutely splendid coin. The

1868 H10C PR65 Cameo PCGS. A brilliant Gem that has exceptional white on black contrast. The upper left portion of the wreath has minor softness of st

1869 H10C PR67 PCGS. V-1. We believe that this attribution is correct, inasmuch as there is no repunching on the digits in the date. There is, however

1872 H10C PR67 NGC. A thin veil of steel-violet toning overlays both sides of this near-perfect specimen, and there are delicate mint-green accents on

1873 H10C PR66 PCGS. This nicely struck Gem has beautiful golden-brown, ruby-red, and electric-blue patina. The reverse is seemingly pristine, while t

1873 H10C PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. This beautifully toned specimen is earmarked for inclusion in a final-year type set that highlights originality as

1804 10C 14 Stars on Reverse XF45 PCGS. JR-2, R.5. A lovely, well balanced example that has blushes of pale violet patina over natural gray surfaces.

1805 10C 4 Berries Good 4 ANACS, JR-2, R.2, lilac-gray patina, a small scrape in the upper reverse, UNITED is worn, rotated dies; and an 1809--Corrode

1805 10C 5 Berries Good 6 PCGS. JR-1, R.3. The green-gray fields accompany the lilac devices. Most of E PLURIBUS UNUM is legible, although the tops of

1821 10C Large Date--Corroded, Whizzed--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF20, some glossy undertones are evident beneath rich copper and charcoal colored reton

1821 10C Small Date MS62 NGC. JR-9, R.2. A boldly struck and lightly toned representative with bright and extensive shimmering luster. A wispy vertica

1824/2 10C XF40 ANACS. JR-1, R.3. The curves of the 2 below the 4 in the date are unmistakable. Luster outlines the stars and crevices of the devices.

1824/2 10C AU50 PCGS. JR-1, R.3. Light lilac-gray patina, with bright luster both in the peripheries and across the devices. The curves of the underdi

1827 10C--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details, Net Fine 12, JR-12, R.1, slightly dull surfaces; 1827--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details, Net Fine

1827 10C AU50 ANACS. JR-3, R.1. The rich orange and violet patina is both original and attractive. Bold for the grade, as the solid vertical stripes o

1828 10C Small Date MS64 PCGS. JR-1, R.2. While relatively available in circulated grades, there are very few Uncirculated Small Date Dimes available

1829 10C Medium 10C AU50 ANACS, JR-12, R.3, brilliant and well struck with abundant luster and a couple of trivial contact marks near the beak; 1830 A

1829 10C Large 10C MS67 PCGS. JR-2, R.2. This coin is equal in quality to the MS67 example in Steve Ivy's 1982 ANA Sale that the John Reich Coll...

1832 10C AU55 PCGS. JR-4, R.3. The 8 in the date leans left on this scarcer variety. Very close to Mint State, as bright luster bathes the legends and