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

1805 25C XF40 ANACS. B-3, R.1. This second-year Heraldic Eagle Quarter is pleasingly original with dappled crimson-tan peripheral shadings around more

1805 25C XF45 ANACS. B-3, R.1. Rich dove-gray patina. Hints of bright silvery luster glimmers from the borders and devices. The stars are softly struc

1805 25C AU55 PCGS. B-3, R.1. Die State V. This is a richly toned example with well blended cobalt-blue and lavender-charcoal shadings over both sides

1805 25C MS64 PCGS. B-3, R.1. Die State V. A second, and even finer representative of the 1805 Browning-3 Quarter, this lovely near-Gem is sure to eli

1806 25C--Ex Jewelry, Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS, Fine Details, Net Good 6, B-9, R.1, unnaturally bright and with damage on the eagle's tail feat...

1806 25C VG10 PCGS. B-3, R.1. Peripherally toned in pale champagne-tan shades, the surfaces exhibit an otherwise silver-gray sheen. The wear is extens

1806 25C Fine 12 PCGS. B-9a, R.1. Rich, mottled, olive-gray obverse toning combines with equally original slate-gray color on the reverse. All major d

1807 25C AU55 PCGS. B-1, R.2. Die State II. This is an exceptionally well preserved coin for the grade with steel-gray patina that lightens to golden-

1815 25C MS65 NGC. B-1, the only known dies, R.1. Die State II. We are pleased to be offering two Gem quality representatives of this, the premier iss

1815 25C MS66 NGC. B-1, the only known dies, R.1. Die State II. The Quarter is, quite possibly, the most popular and widely used coin denomination in

1818 25C XF40 PCGS. B-8, R.3. Moderately abraded surfaces have strong remaining luster and attractive coppery accents, along with bright flashes of tu

1818 25C XF45 ANACS. B-8, R.3. Rich dove-gray toning is framed in crescents of orange-russet and cobalt-blue peripherally shadings. Well centered on t

1821 25C VF35 ANACS. B-3, R.2. The medium lavender-gray surfaces have a lighter color on the highpoints of the devices. The stars are generally flat,

1825/3 25C XF40 ANACS. B-2, R.2. Rich copper-gray toning yields to golden-gray tinting in the centers. There are also some mottled cobalt-blue shading

1831 25C Large Letters--Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details, Net Fine 15, B-5, Low R.3, glossy with milky gray patina in the fields; 1833 VF20 ANACS, B-1, R.2,

1831 25C Large Letters MS63 ANACS. B-5, Low R.3. This is a mostly steel-gray representative that reveals blushes of pale golden iridescence at direct

1834 25C MS65 PCGS. B-1, R.1. Die State I. The reverse die of this variety is a holdover from the 1833 Bust Quarter delivery, and it is the only one o

1835 25C AU50 PCGS. B-6, High R.4. Sprays of olive color are distributed over otherwise slate-gray surfaces. Both sides are moderately abraded from a

1835 25C MS64 PCGS. B-3, R.4. Undoubtedly the finest known example of this scarce variety, the Condition Census is (60, 60, 40, 40, 40, 20). The surfa

1836 25C AU55 NGC. B-3, R.1. Overall sharp definition is suggestive of a powerful and above average impression. The surfaces are mostly orange-gray in

1837 25C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. B-4, R.6. The obverse is nearly bisected by a die crack (as made) from 7 o'clock across the bust...

1838 25C No Drapery--Corroded--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, some deep tan-russet color is seen around the peripheries of this otherwise lilac-gray rep

1838 25C No Drapery MS64 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. Christian Gobrecht's original design for the Seated Liberty Quarter differed markedly from the Robert...

1840 25C Quarter--Scratched--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF30, deeply toned, several ancient marks are seen in the obverse and reverse fields; 1846-O Half

1840 25C--Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details, Net AU50, sharply struck with nice copper-gold color, there are several carbon spots and visible abrasions on t

1840-O Drapery 25C--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, appealing light-gray color, with all details intact, there is a slight grease mark between s

1840-O 25C Drapery AU50 NGC. The deep maroon patina is somewhat lighter on the reverse field. The right obverse has a few wispy abrasions, while the r

1841 25C MS65 NGC. In lower grades, the 1841 Quarter is considered a common coin with 120,000 pieces produced. However, in Mint State it is scarce wit

1842 25C AU50 NGC. Deep sea-green and lavender patina. A well struck Quarter that has no bothersome abrasions and only a hint of rub on the knee. Just

1842-O 25C Large Date XF45 ANACS, well defined for an O-mint and bright from a possible cleaning at one time; and a 1927-S--Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details

1843 25C--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, golden-gray in color, this is a well defined example of the variety that Briggs describes as the &qu...

1843 25C MS64 PCGS. The tan-brown centers are framed by powder-blue patina. A boldly struck near-Gem that has carefully preserved surfaces and modest

1845 25C MS61 ANACS. Bright and untoned overall, this coins was struck with badly worn dies resulting in a flat strike at the center of the obverse an

1845 25C MS64 NGC. Briggs 4-D. This coin was previously offered as lot 6275 in our September 1999 sale of the Larry Briggs Collection (part of our Lon

1845 25C MS64 PCGS. Gun-metal gray and blue toning found their way onto the surfaces of this near-Gem specimen. Important notice: We expect to be auct

1848 25C AU50 ANACS, medium gray toning is accented with charcoal and steel-blue at the borders; and an 1849 AU55 ANACS, well struck overall with a br

1851 25C AU50 ANACS, moderately abraded, the partially lustrous and boldly detailed surfaces are patinated in golden and orange-gray shades; 1852 AU50

1851-O 25C--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. A scarce date, with most apparently melted during the silver price advance during to the period of i

1852-O 25C--Scratched--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF20. A number of pinscratches are seen in the reverse field. An elusive, heavily melted New Orleans iss

1852-O 25C VF35 ANACS. Briggs 1-A. Deep yellow-gray patina, with darker russet colors at the borders. LIBERTY is bold, and hints of luster glimmer fro

1853 25C No Arrows VG10 ANACS. Attractive lilac-gray color, with problem-free surfaces. BERT in LIBERTY is clear, and the shield lines generally have

1853 25C Arrows and Rays AU55 ANACS, this original looking example is overlaid in steel-gray and copper patina with ample remnants of a sharp strike;

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS61 NGC. Golden-blue peripheries capture the Liberty's beauty perfectly. This is likely one of the most appealing repr...

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. Fully struck throughout, the surfaces are bright and highly lustrous with most of each side untoned. The peripheri

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. The present sale notwithstanding, the 1853 Arrows and Rays is a challenging coin to locate in the finer Mint State

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. A high grade type candidate, both sides are expectantly sharp for a survivor of this immensely popular P-mint deli

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS65 NGC. In order to denote a weight reduction from 6.68 grams to 6.22 grams, Mint Director George N. Eckert ordered James B

1854 25C Arrows MS62 ANACS. Satiny with decent sharpness on the portrait of Liberty and virtually full detail on the eagle. Pale lilac and apricot hig

1854 25C Arrows MS65 NGC. The luster quality is superior to that seen on most survivors of this otherwise readily obtainable issue with an original mi

1855 25C Arrows MS60 ANACS. This elegant, chocolate-brown specimen has attractive bright iridescence near the obverse borders, while the centers are u