2004 Orlando FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #336 - Session 2

1877 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. The 1877 is a key issue as only proofs were struck, and not many of those with a mere 510 pieces produced. This is a deeply m

1878 3CN PR65 NGC. Well struck and lightly toned, with nicely reflective fields, a seemingly blemish-free reverse, and a small lintmark (as struck) on

1878 3CN PR66 PCGS. An always-popular issue, this silver-gray Gem displays more or less contrast between the fields and devices depending on light ang

1878 3CN PR66 PCGS. An untoned specimen with a pronounced reflective quality to the fields and nicely frosted devices. As is normal for the grade, the

1878 3CN PR66 NGC. The fields are shallowly mirrored and there is slight contrast on each side of this low mintage, key issue. Both obverse and revers

1878 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. A proof-only year, with a mintage of only 2,350 pieces. This is an essentially untoned coin, with frosted devices and highly

1878 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. A razor-sharp premium Gem with wisps of golden-brown color and essentially immaculate surfaces. Portions of the wreath and L

1879 3CN PR66 PCGS. A meticulously struck and lovingly Gem that offers attractive streaks of pale gold patina. Portions of Liberty's hair near h...

1879 3CN PR66 NGC. This nicely reflective proof has a slight (but unacknowledged) cameo effect on each side. Light golden-pinkish patina is seen over

1880 3CN PR66 PCGS. A satiny Gem with lightly frosted devices. A hint of pale gold toning is accented by small, scattered patches of gunmetal blue. Th

1881 3CN PR66 PCGS. Deeply mirrored and very lightly toned with a slight but noticeable contrast between the devices and the illimitable reflectivity

1881 3CN PR67 ANACS. Brilliant throughout with moderately reflective mirrors in the fields. The surfaces are seemingly flawless, as indicated by the S

1881 3CN PR67 PCGS. Fully struck with highly reflective fields and seemingly pristine surfaces. Light repunching is evident within the loops of both 8

1882 3CN PR65 NGC. Well struck with lovely apricot-tan patina over highly reflective fields, an interesting planchet streak (as struck) extending diag

1882 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. Razor-sharp striking details and flashy, profoundly reflective fields are seen on the seemingly pristine surfaces, where dra

1883 3CN PR65 PCGS. Fully struck with lovely champagne, steel-blue, and golden-tan colors, and nice reflectivity in the fields. A small contact mark,

1883 3CN PR65 NGC. Light lilac and gold patina visits this splendidly preserved Gem. A thin lamination (as made) affects the R in AMERICA. This issue

1883 3CN PR66 PCGS. A nearly flawless example that displays a subtle accent of ice-blue and pale golden toning. Exceptional eye appeal. Important noti

1883 3CN PR66 PCGS. The date is widely spaced on this boldly struck premium Gem. The pastel powder-blue and gold colors further increase the eye appea

1883 3CN PR66 NGC. Brilliant and nicely reflective with no traces of carbon or post-striking impairments. An excellent proof type coin. Important noti

1883 3CN PR67 NGC. Superb luster on this extremely well struck and ever-so-faintly toned example enhance the virtually mark-free surfaces. There is a

1884 3CN PR67 NGC. Original tan-gold and silver-gray colors endow this spectacularly preserved and needle-sharp Superb Gem. Infrequently encountered t

1884 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Even, moderately cameoed devices contrast nicely with flawless watery fields. Mostly brilliant with traces of honey-gold col

1884 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. The reverse has hints of honey-tan color, while the obverse is essentially brilliant. A needle-sharp Superb Gem with impressi

1885 3CN PR65 PCGS. Sharply struck and well preserved, with olive-gray toning, typically non-reflective fields, and virtually unmarked surfaces overal

1885 3CN PR65 PCGS. Well struck and carefully preserved, with alternating mauve-gray and apricot colors displayed on mildly reflective, unmarked surfa

1885 3CN PR65 NGC. Well struck and essentially without toning on either side. The slightly matte-like surfaces are smooth and unblemished. The fields

1886 3CN PR65 PCGS. Fully struck with a coating of smooth olive-gray toning on both sides. There is a small planchet flaw (as struck) in the left reve

1886 3CN PR66 PCGS. Bright and boldly struck. A proof-only year, with 4,290 specimens struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The slightly glossy surfaces di

1886 3CN PR66 PCGS. Fully struck with lovely lilac-gray color and slight rose undertones. A wispy lintmark (as struck) rests in the obverse field just

1886 3CN PR67 PCGS. Moderately mirrored fields exist upon the surfaces of this exquisitely preserved three-cent nickel. Seemingly flawless when viewed

1886 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. The bright surfaces are well contrasted, with a needle-sharp strike. Milky patina, in the fields, does not prevent them from

1886 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. A somewhat less common date when carrying a Cameo designation. This example features deep unbroken mirrors and evenly frosted

1887 3CN PR66 PCGS. Pastel gold and steel-blue patina graces this well struck Gem. Portions of the wreath bow are attenuated, as made from a lapped di

1887/6 3CN PR65 NGC. Well struck with smooth, unmarked and untoned surfaces. There are a number of small planchet flaws (as struck), and a faint die c

1887/6 3CN PR65 NGC. Well struck with attractive apricot mottling over the typically light-gray surfaces. Nicely reflective and free of handling marks

1887/6 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. Fully struck with highly reflective fields and notable cameo contrast, especially on the obverse. The lightly toned surfac

1888 3CN PR65 PCGS. Well struck and nicely preserved with virtually flawless surfaces. Reflective, watery fields glow and flash from underneath a grai

1888 3CN PR65 PCGS. This penultimate proof issue has iridescent gold, violet, and aqua colors. Well struck, and essentially perfect aside from a few t

1888 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. Well struck and expertly preserved, with milky patina in the mildly reflective fields and a pair of tiny planchet flaws (as

1889 3CN PR66 NGC. A beautiful premium quality Gem proof, with fully struck features and shimmering, deeply reflective fields. Near-perfect quality. I

1889 3CN PR66 NGC. Exquisitely preserved with the lightest visible streak of reddish color across the reverse center. Fully struck and mark-free, with

1867 5C Rays MS64 PCGS. The 67 in the date is boldly repunched below the bases. Apparently unlisted in Fletcher. The star above the E in CENTS is also

1867 5C Rays MS65 NGC. The 1867 is the scarcer of the two dates of Rays nickels, and it is a coin that is seldom located in Gem condition. The surface

1867 5C No Rays MS65 PCGS. Well struck for this first year with the rays removed from the reverse design, but the hardness of the new coinage metal co

1867 5C No Rays MS66 NGC. An exceptionally well struck and preserved representative of this first year of type issue. Both surfaces are untoned and sh

1868 5C MS66 NGC. Target toned in iridescent pastel rainbows, with the effect particularly stunning on the reverse. Well struck and free of noticeable

1869 5C MS65 PCGS. Amazingly bright luster, with essentially untoned surfaces. Typically struck, with a lightly abraded reverse and numerous wispy die

1872 5C MS64 PCGS. Well struck with bright luster and light color. There is a spidery die crack (as struck) that resides near the left side of the obv

1876 5C MS65 NGC. Bright and lustrous with an interesting die crack (as struck) running from the upper obverse rim to the base of the shield, through