2007 Sept. Long Beach Signature Coin Auction

<B>1859 H10C PR61 NGC.</B></I> From the curious and briefly used obverse subtype with hollow stars and a slightly different rendit...

<B>1859 H10C PR65 PCGS.</B></I> Walter Breen (1988) says 800 1859 proof half dimes were minted, and PCGS/NGC population data indic...

<B>1859 H10C PR65 Cameo PCGS.</B></I> Al Blythe (1992) does not give the mintage of 1859 proof half dimes, but contends that "...

<B>1861 H10C PR65 Cameo NGC.</B></I> Frosted, sharply struck motifs stand out against the deeply mirrored fields, all of which are...

<B>1863 H10C --Stained--NCS. Proof.</B></I> A boldly struck and lightly abraded representative with milky tan-brown toning. Only 1...

<B>1864 H10C PR64 PCGS.</B></I> A delightful, diminutive Choice proof from the Civil War years, strongly lustrous and largely unto...

<B>1864 H10C PR65 Deep Cameo NGC.</B></I> Proof half dimes of 1864 are more elusive than the 470-piece mintage might suggest, and ...

<B>1870 H10C PR65 Cameo NGC.</B></I> Although 1,000 proofs were struck in 1870, few have received the Cameo designation. This rich...

<B>1873 H10C PR66 Cameo NGC.</B></I> Al Blythe, writing about the 1873 proof issue in his Seated Liberty half dime reference, indi...

<B>1796 10C --Cleaned, Bent, Scratched, Damaged--ANACS. Fair 2 Details.</B></I> JR-1, R.3. Somewhat wavy, which causes uneven wear...

<B>1796 10C AG3 ANACS.</B></I> JR-6, R.3. Jade-green and lilac with an ivory-gray central obverse. Portions of AMERICA and UNITED ...

<B>1796 10C --Corroded, Tooled--ANACS. VF20 Details.</B></I> JR-1, R.3. An early die state (as indicated on the insert) without th...

<B>1796 10C VF25 NGC.</B></I> JR-1, R.3. The die cud break at star 1, the two leaf points under the left foot of the A in STATES, ...

<B>1796 10C --Eagle Tooled, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details.</B></I> JR-4, R.4. A slate-gray example with slightly deeper toni...

<B>1797 10C 13 Stars AU55 NGC.</B></I> JR-2, R.4. Scarcer than JR-1, the JR-2 variety is especially difficult to locate in grades ...

<B>1798 10C Large 8 AU58 NGC.</B></I> JR-4, R.3. A middle die state with obverse die cracks to the chin and nose, but no die break...

<B>1798 10C Small 8 XF40 PCGS.</B></I> JR-3, R.5. This rare <I>Guide Book </B></I>variety is attributed by the l...

<B>1798/97 10C 16 Stars on Reverse AU58 NGC.</B></I> JR-1, R.3. A late die state with the dies clashed, lapped, and clashed again,...

<B>1800 10C AU55 PCGS.</B></I> JR-1, R.4. On this variety, the obverse shows a die dot over curl #1, another between the 1 and the...

<B>1801 10C AU50 PCGS.</B></I> JR-1, R.4. Mottled orange-red, apple-green, and pearl-gray embrace this attractive representative. ...

<B>1802 10C Good 6 PCGS.</B></I> JR-4, R.4. Cream-gray devices contrast slightly with lavender fields. All letters are distinct fr...

<B>1802 10C --Damaged, Bent--ANACS. AU55 Details.</B></I> JR-4, R.4. The JR-4 die combination is the most easily encountered of th...

<B>1803 10C Good 4 PCGS.</B></I> JR-3, R.4. Despite its status as the most available die pairing for the issue, the JR-3 is very s...

<B>1803 10C VF35 PCGS.</B></I> JR-3, R.4. The 1803 has five die varieties, and all are very scarce to rare, as can be seen by a gl...

<B>1804 10C 13 Stars on Reverse VF25 PCGS.</B></I> JR-1, R.5. Except for the half cent, 1804 is a rare date across all denominatio...

<B>1807 10C AU53 PCGS.</B></I> JR-1, R.2. A still-lustrous, briefly circulated silver-gray representative of the only die variety ...

<B>1814 10C Large Date AU55 ANACS.</B></I> JR-3, R.2. Substantial luster emerges from this attractively detailed pearl-gray Capped...

<B>1814 10C Small Date MS62 NGC.</B></I> JR-1, R.3. The sole Small Date variety of the year, and thus requisite for a <I>Gui...

<B>1820 10C Medium 0 MS63 Prooflike NGC.</B></I> JR-11, R.3. A flashy and lightly toned representative that has intricate definiti...

<B>1824/2 10C AU58 NGC.</B></I> JR-1, R.3. A lushly toned Borderline Uncirculated piece with an olive-green and ocean-blue obverse...

<B>1825 10C MS64 PCGS.</B></I> JR-1, R.4. Olive and rose shades enrich this satiny and attractive near-Gem. Patience and a strong ...

<B>1827 10C MS63 NGC.</B></I> JR-6, R.2. Gorgeous golden-brown, sky-blue, and lime-green shades grace this flashy and nicely struc...

<B>1829 10C Medium 10C MS64 PCGS.</B></I> JR-12, R.3. In addition to the size of the date, this variety is most easily attributed ...

<B>1833 10C MS60 NGC.</B></I> JR-6, R.1. The second S in STATES is directly above the second U in PLURIBUS. Pearl-gray and autumn-...

<B>1835 10C MS63 NGC.</B></I> JR-8, R.3. Green-gold peripheral toning encircles ocean-blue centers on this lovely later Bust dime....

<B>1835 10C MS64 NGC.</B></I> JR-9, R.2. A high A in STATES and a high 5 in the date confirm the die pairing. With uncommonly shar...

<B>1837 10C No Stars, Large Date AU58 PCGS.</B></I> Only a hint of highpoint friction affects the shining surfaces of this silver-...

<B>1838 10C Large Stars MS65 PCGS.</B></I> No Drapery. The Large Stars 1838 dime can be distinguished from the Small Stars variety...

<B>1838 10C Large Stars MS66 NGC.</B></I> Lustrous surfaces display light to medium gray patina on the obverse, joined by orange-g...

<B>1838 10C Large Stars MS67 NGC.</B></I> Fortin-105. A lustrous and precisely struck Superb Gem whose sparkling surfaces display ...

<B>1839 10C No Drapery MS64 PCGS.</B></I> A wonderfully appealing example of this early Seated dime issue, sharply struck with del...

<B>1840-O 10C No Drapery AU58 NGC.</B></I> Boldly struck, with considerable satin luster remaining, this coin's most noteworth...

<B>1841 10C MS64 NGC.</B></I> A delightful Choice piece that exhibits strong luster beneath rich olive, green-gold, and juniper pa...

<B>1844 10C Fine 15 ANACS.</B></I> A significantly worn, yet pleasing representative of the "Little Orphan Annie," dolph...

<B>1849-O 10C AU58 NGC.</B></I> Greer-102, Small O. From a heavily rusted obverse die; die rust is especially noticeable on Libert...

<B>1852 10C MS64 PCGS.</B></I> This delicately toned Seated dime exhibits swirling luster and green-gold and turquoise patina over...

<B>1853 10C Arrows MS64 NGC.</B></I> Both sides display an attractive coating of mottled olive, rose, and lilac patina which is cl...

<B>1854 10C Arrows MS67 NGC.</B></I> Rich russet-brown and gunmetal-blue shades are particularly prominent near the margins. The c...

<B>1854-O 10C Arrows dime AU55 PCGS,</B></I> apple-green, russet, and cherry-red toning; <B>1883 No Cents Liberty nickel MS6...

<B>1854-O 10C Arrows MS64 PCGS.</B></I> A lustrous example of this short-lived variety that has pleasing dove-gray patina over eac...

<B>1855 10C Arrows MS64 PCGS.</B></I> Dusky silver-gray and violet shades grace the satiny surfaces of this Arrows near-Gem. Well-...

<B>1856-S 10C --Corroded--ANACS. XF40 Details.</B></I> A lightly circulated example of this lower-mintage early San Francisco issu...

<B>1857 10C MS64 PCGS.</B></I> The 1857, a popular type issue, has a mintage in excess of 5.5 million pieces, and no dime issue wo...

<B>1857 10C MS65 PCGS.</B></I> The stars to the left show a touch of softness, but the devices are bold. This carefully preserved ...

<B>1857 10C MS67 NGC.</B></I> This richly toned example displays competing swirls of deep cobalt-blue and crimson-magenta colors t...

<B>1859-O 10C MS64 PCGS.</B></I> This antebellum dime issue has a mintage of only 480,000 pieces, and this attractively toned near...

<B>1859-O 10C MS65 NGC.</B></I> Pleasing luster radiates from the silver-gray surfaces of this O-mint Gem. The design features are...

<B>1862-S 10C XF45 PCGS.</B></I> A pleasing, briefly circulated seal-gray example of this early S-mint dime, from an issue that ha...

<B>1864-S 10C MS62 NGC.</B></I> While the Civil War raged on the other side of the continent, the distant West Coast states of Cal...

<B>1866-S 10C MS63 PCGS.</B></I> Like many Seated dimes of the decade, this date is rarely seen in Mint State grades, especially a...

<B>1870-S 10C MS64 PCGS.</B></I> A remarkable coin that is seldom seen any finer, with just 17 better pieces certified by both NGC...

<B>1873 10C Arrows MS63 PCGS.</B></I> This lovely Select example shows strong detail and lovely luster. This captivating Arrows pi...

<B>1873 10C Arrows MS64 PCGS.</B></I> A hint of reflectivity visits the margins of this otherwise satiny silver-white near-Gem. Pl...

<B>1873-S 10C Arrows MS61 NGC.</B></I> Softly struck on Liberty's head and the first S in STATES. Lustrous and essentially unt...

<B>1874-S 10C Arrows MS64 PCGS.</B></I> The 1874-S with Arrows dime, from a mintage of 240,000 pieces, is scarce in all grades. Li...

<B>1875-CC 10C Mintmark Above Bow MS64 PCGS.</B></I> The mintmark appears within the wreath. This solidly struck, luminous Choice ...

<B>1875-CC 10C Mintmark Below Bow MS65 PCGS.</B></I> A frosty silver-gray that exhibits delicate tan accents on the obverse. The w...

<B>1876 10C MS66 NGC.</B></I> Type One Reverse. The silver-white surfaces exhibit touches of light tan color and frosty luster. A ...

<B>1876 10C MS67 NGC.</B></I> Type One Reverse. A lustrous and lightly toned Superb Gem with refreshingly mark-free fields and dev...

<B>1879 10C MS67 <img border='0' src='http://www.heritagecoins.com/images/star.gif' width=10 height=10> NGC.</B>&l...

<B>1882 10C MS65 PCGS.</B></I> Great luster blossoms through light blue patination that has admixtures of rose coloration in the c...

<B>1882 10C MS65 PCGS.</B></I> The surfaces of this enticing Gem are lavender, plum, and green-gold with a silver-white center. Cr...

<B>1882 10C MS66 NGC.</B></I> Lustrous and exquisitely preserved, this Premium Gem Seated dime is also well struck and pleasingly ...

<B>1885 10C MS65 PCGS.</B></I> This satiny Gem is well struck with luminous green-gold and lavender shades that drape the surfaces...

<B>1885-S 10C AU50 NGC.</B></I> Discussing the 1885-S dime in his Seated Liberty dime reference, Brian Greer says it is "The ...

<B>1886 10C MS65 Prooflike NGC.</B></I> This Gem offers moderately reflective fields with thin layers of cloud-gray patina punctua...

<B>1886 10C MS66 PCGS.</B></I> This well struck Premium Gem exhibits vibrant luster and colorful patina. Green-gold patina graces ...

<B>1886 10C MS66 PCGS.</B></I> This sharply struck Premium Gem is fully patinated in golden-brown and aquamarine shades. Exception...

<B>1889 10C MS67 NGC.</B></I> Electric-blue borders encompass the orange-red centers. Highly lustrous and precisely struck. Even t...

<B>1890-S 10C MS64 NGC.</B></I> An attractive near-Gem with sea-green, rose, and amber toning over both sides. Boldly struck and f...

<B>1891-O 10C MS66 NGC.</B></I> Greer-106 obverse with repunched 189; and Greer-107 reverse with repunched mintmark. A lustrous an...

<B>1837 10C No Stars PR65 PCGS.</B></I> Large Date. A key proof subtype, since the No Stars Liberty Seated design was only struck ...

<B>1859 10C PR64 NGC.</B></I> This white near-Gem proof dime exhibits well struck design elements. A few wispy field marks visible...

<B>1859 10C PR64 PCGS.</B></I> Delicate champagne tints visit the steel-gray surfaces of this Choice specimen, from the last of th...

<B>1859 10C PR66 Cameo NGC.</B></I> The With Stars type is only really available in two years, 1858 and 1859; otherwise, it is rar...

<B>1860 10C PR67 Cameo NGC.</B></I> Brilliant surfaces, sharp design details, and excellent contrast result in a high degree of ae...

<B>1863 10C PR62 Cameo NGC.</B></I> Ice-white devices rise above the darkly mirrored fields, with contrast that approaches an Ultr...

<B>1864 10C PR64 PCGS.</B></I> A richly patinated Choice survivor from this wartime proof issue of only 470 dimes. Dusky violet, g...

<B>1864 10C PR65 NGC.</B></I> Vibrant gold and orange patina graces both sides of this carefully preserved and attractive Gem proo...

<B>1864 10C PR65 Cameo NGC.</B></I> Brilliant and well struck with pleasing contrast between the frosty devices and deep mirrored ...

<B>1864 10C PR66 Cameo PCGS.</B></I> An important Civil War date with a low mintage for both business strikes and proofs. Only 11,...

<B>1865 10C PR64 NGC.</B></I> Richly toned over both sides in layers of deep, multicolored iridescence. Sharply struck and free of...

<B>1866 10C PR68 NGC.</B></I> This remarkable representative offers sun-gold, ruby-red, and blue-green swaths, and the reverse has...

<B>1867 10C PR64 Cameo PCGS.</B></I> A low total mintage date with only 6,000 business strikes produced along with 625 proofs. Thi...

<B>1868 10C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS.</B></I> Breen-3345. Blundered Date. Discovered by Walter in 1965, the bottom of the 1 in the dat...

<B>1869 10C PR66 Cameo NGC.</B></I> A borderline Ultra Cameo example, this Premium Gem proof has exceptional contrast with brillia...

<B>1872 10C PR66 Cameo NGC.</B></I> The gleaming fields and richly frosted, boldly struck devices of this Premium Gem contribute t...

1873 10C No Arrows PR65 Cameo NGC. Closed 3. An enticing Gem specimen from an issue of 1,100 pieces. This faintly hazy example sports strong contrast

<B>1873 10C Arrows PR63 NGC.</B></I> One of just 800 specimens struck for the initial issue of this short-lived type. Vivid blue-g...

<B>1873 10C Arrows PR67 Cameo NGC.</B></I> Both sides of this Superb Gem proof have exceptional contrast and full mint brilliance ...