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

1834 10C Large 4 MS66 PCGS. JR-5, R.1. A later die state, the obverse and reverse cracks that the John Reich Collectors Society describes for this var

No Lot. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up wit

1835 10C MS64 PCGS. JR-9, R.2. Fancy 8 in date, with Large 3 repunched southeast. The obverse is divided into poles of mauve and gold patina, while th

1837 10C No Stars XF45 ANACS. Small Date. Evenly circulated with russet and sea-green toning surrounding the date and along the denticles on the obver

1837 10C No Stars MS65 NGC. Large Date. Greer-101. The obverse die was shattered at the time of striking, hence the Greer-101 designation. There are t

1838-O 10C No Stars--Damaged--ANACS, VG Details, Net Good 4, smooth, even wear, a couple of pinpricks are noted in the right obverse field; 1839-O XF4

1838 10C Large Stars XF45 ANACS, the borders have deep cobalt-blue patina, well struck with only light rub; 1838 Large Stars AU55 ANACS, gold, lilac,

1838 10C Large Stars--Scratched--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU50, first year of type with stars on the obverse, lightly circulated example with a scratch

1838 10C Small Stars MS64 NGC. The fields have rich mauve-gray patina, while lighter colors surround the legends and devices. The O in ONE and the D i

1839 10C No Drapery MS64 PCGS. Full mint luster resides under an even blanket of gun-metal gray patina. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning l

1840 10C No Drapery MS66 PCGS. The Stars Dimes of 1838-1840 are a distinctive type that lack the drapery from Liberty's elbow as seen on later i...

1841-O 10C AU53 ANACS, fully bright and untoned with a slightly grainy appearance to the planchet; 1848--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc. Details, Net AU50, well

1842-O 10C AU50 NGC. Light yellow-green and mauve patina. A nicely struck example that has a hint of rub on the thigh and arms of Liberty. The obverse

1853 10C Arrows MS62 PCGS. Sharply struck with no wear and only slight blemishes, this Mint State specimen is covered on both sides with mottled olive

1853 10C Arrows MS63 PCGS. A popular type coin, this example is well struck and free of bothersome abrasions. The slightly lackluster surfaces are sha

1853 10C Arrows MS65 NGC. A popular and widely collected type, the Arrows design was only struck for three years, this being the first. Fully detailed

1853 10C Arrows MS65 NGC. Untoned with a thick, satiny finish that varies little from fields to devices and an especially sharp strike for this briefl

1853 10C Arrows MS65 PCGS. A solid white coin with no distracting marks. This would be a perfect candidate for even the finest Gem type set. Important

1853 10C Arrows MS66 NGC. Virtually all of the devices are razor sharp in striking detail. This is a silver-gray example whose smooth surfaces are com

1854 10C Arrows MS61 NGC. Russet and tobacco-brown toning clings to the peripheral devices. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the r

1854 10C Arrows MS64 PCGS. Nearly Gem, with mark-free and untoned surfaces blanketed with frosty luster. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1854 10C Arrows MS67 PCGS. In an effort to replace the millions of Dimes that the California Gold Rush had driven out of circulation and into the melt

1854-O 10C Arrows MS64 PCGS. A bold striking with speckled steel-violet and copper-gold toning in addition to localized sea-green accents on the obver

1854-O 10C Arrows MS67 NGC. The 1854-O Arrows Dime is appreciably scarcer than its P-mint counterpart in all Mint State grades, particularly at the Ge

1855 10C Arrows MS67 NGC. While not a scarce date in lower grades, the 1855 is certainly rare in such a superior grade. In fact, this is the only MS67

1856 10C Small Date MS63 ANACS. Moderately toned in mottled gray and charcoal shades, with typically struck features. The patination is equally disbur

1857-O 10C MS65 NGC. Large O. Formerly offered as lot 6218 in our 2002 September Long Beach Bullet Sale, where it was described as, "The more c...

1858 10C MS65 NGC. Although Greer (1992) assigns this issue an overall rarity ranking of R.1, the only examples that can be readily located are those

1859-O 10C MS66 PCGS. Ex: The Coin Guy Collection. While most O-mint Dimes are very scarce in Mint State, the 1859-O is one of the few issues that is

1860-S 10C--Scratched--ANACS, VF Details, Net Fine 12, numerous scratches are seen on the obverse, a couple are also visible on the reverse; 1863-S--D

1870 10C MS64 PCGS. The 8 in the date appears to be lightly repunched west. A nicely struck near-Gem that has modest luster and well preserved surface

1873-CC 10C Arrows--Corroded, Scratched--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. An important survivor from an original mintage of just 18,791 pieces (most of wh

1875-S 10C Mintmark Above Bow MS66 NGC. Formerly offered as lot 8008 in our June 2001 Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "Sharply stru...

1877-CC 10C--Artificially Toned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60. Generally mark-free surfaces are toned in muted shades of blue and gold. Important noti

1877-CC 10C MS60 Uncertified. Mottled russet toning is noted on both sides. A few fine scratches are noted on the reverse. Important notice: We expect

1879 10C MS67 NGC. Greer-101. This year began a run of low mintage Seated Liberty Dimes that would continue through 1881. The Philadelphia Mint was th

1880 10C MS67 NGC. Business strike production of 1880 Seated Dimes was limited to 36,000 pieces, presumably because of the demand placed on the Philad

1881 10C AU55 ANACS. Deeply toned overall, a fully original, faintly circulated example of this quite scarce date. One of only 24,000 business strikes

1882 10C MS64 NGC. The surfaces are sharply struck and unabraded. Both sides display gorgeous iridescence, including blue, green, light-brown, yellow

1882 10C MS65 PCGS. The margins have vivid sea-green, electric-blue, and champagne-rose colors. A well struck Gem that has rich luster and clean surfa

1882 10C MS65 PCGS. Phenomenal cartwheel luster contributes to the considerable eye appeal of this fully struck, untoned Gem with a fantastic overall

1882 10C MS66 NGC. Satiny luster rolls over both sides of this essentially untoned Gem. One of the more available issues of the Legend Obverse design

1884 10C MS67 NGC. Although the 1884 (3.3 million pieces produced) is probably best known as a type coin, one should not overlook the conditionally ra

1885-S 10C XF40 ANACS. LIBERTY is bold, and pale luster outlines the devices. Light tobacco-brown patina. The surfaces lack mentionable abrasions, whi

1885-S 10C MS63 PCGS. While the 1856-S, 1858-S, and 1859-S are scarcer in the finer circulated and Mint State grades, the 1885-S is the rarest San Fra

1887-S 10C MS63 ANACS, quite lustrous and showing a better than average strike; and an 1888 PR63 ANACS, some soft sea-green border color does not supp

1887-S 10C MS66 NGC. A lustrous, mark-free specimen, toned a rich reddish-gold and ice-blue color over both sides. One of the finest known examples of

1890 10C MS64 PCGS. A well struck specimen that has rich luster beneath the splendid violet-blue, sea-green, and golden-brown patina. Carefully preser

1891-O 10C MS66 NGC. Fully brilliant and well struck, this piece exhibits satiny luster that enhances the blemish-free surfaces and is among the fines

1859 10C PR66 NGC. Formerly sold as lot 6676 in our 2002 New York Sale, where it was described as, "This is one of our favorite type coins in t...

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