Santa Clara Elite Coin Auction

1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Sixpence. Noe-21 Rarity-5. Backward S Variety.. Frosty light silvery gray with medium gray tining in protected areas. Nice

1723 Wood's Hibernia Farthing Second Prototype Breen-170 .. Medium brown and chocolate with wisps of darker chocolate toning on the obverse. The...

1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Stop after S in "GEORGIVS". Breen-180.. Mint red fading to steel brown and chocolate, nearly half the mint color ...

(1672-94) London Elephant Halfpenny. Thick planchet. Breen-186.. Variety without diagonals in the center of the shield. Glossy chocolate brown with fr

1788 Connecticut Miller 2-D Rarity-1. Glossy olive brown with lighter chocolate brown highpoints. No planchet flaws or notable marks on relatively smo

1787 Auctori Plebis Token Breen-1147.. Very attractive glossy medium brown and chocolate with frosty luster covering the protected areas, especially o

1797 C-1 R2 1 above 1 variety.. Choice glossy chocolate brown. Smooth very attractive surfaces showing only a few trivial defects, including a couple

Quartette of Half Cents, 1803-1807, all grading F12 to F15.. Includes one each 1803, 1804 (Crosslet 4 with Stems), 1806 (Stemless), and 1807. The firs

Group of 6 Half Cents: 1803-1805.. <B>Grades G5 to VG7, average grade G6.</B> Includes three 1803, one 1804 Plain 4 without Stems, one 1...

Group of 5 Half Cents, 1803-1808, grading VG10 to F12. Includes one each 1803, 1804 (Plain 4 without Stems), 1806 (Stemless), 1807, and 1808. The 180

Trio of Half Cents, 1804-1806, all grading VF20.. Includes 1804 (Plain 4 without Stems), 1805 (Stemless), and 1806 (Stemless). A couple are slightly s

1806 C-1 R1 Small 6 without Stems.. Slightly sharper with a few light contact marks, none significant or at all distracting, but too many to ignore. U

Quartette of Half Cents, 1809-1832, grading VF20 to VF25.. Includes one 1809, two 1828 (one each C-1 and C-3), and one 1832. All are sharper but clea

Group of 6 Half Cents: 1809-1832. <B>Coins grade G6 to VG10, with average grade VG8.</B> Includes one 1809, two 1825s, one 1826, one 182...

Group of 6 Half Cents, 1809-1833, grading F12 to F15.. Includes one 1809, two 1825, one 1829, one 1832, and one 1833. Most are slightly sharper with d

Trio of Half Cents, 1825-1835, grading VF30 to VF35.. Includes 1825 C-2 EDS, 1826 C-1, and 1835 C-2. All are a nice glossy brown and chocolate. Lot of

Group of 5 Half Cents, 1825-1835, grading VF20 to VF25.. Includes one 1825, two 1828 (one each C-1 and C-3), one 1834, and one 1835. A couple are slig

Trio of Half Cents, 1825-1834, all grading VF30.. Includes 1825 C-2, 1829 C-1, and 1834 C-1. All are a smooth glossy brown or chocolate and free

Pair of Half Cents: 1826 & 1829.. The 1826 grades VG10 and is a smooth chocolate brown. The 1829 is VF25 but cleaned, now net F12. Both have a s...

1828 C-3 R1. Beautiful and highly lustrous bluish steel brown and chocolate. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal is outstanding. The only marks

1829 C-1 R1. Glossy light to medium brown with frosty tan in protected areas and steel brown toning on the highpoints. No notable marks, only some lig

1851 C-1 R1.. Glossy light steel brown with faded mint red remaining in protected areas of the reverse. Lots of satiny luster remains on both sides. N

1802 S-233 R2+.. Slightly sharper but there is some very fine roughness under a glossy dark olive and steel brown patina. No marks, only some light ve

Quartette of Early Large Cents: 1802-1807, grading G5 to VG8.. Includes 1802 S-233 R2+ G5, 1802 S-237 R3 G6, 1803 S-258 R1 VG8 (Small Date

Trio of Early Cents: 1795-1810.. Includes <B>1795 S-76b R1 G4</B> Plain Edge type; <B>1800 S-203 R3- G4</B> and <B>181...

1810/09 S-281 R1 Overdate 10 over 09. Turban Head.. Very slightly sharper with a couple dull, short scratches at the O in ONE and microscopic roughnes

1817 N-10 R1.. Glossy olive and dark chocolate brown with lighter chocolate brown highpoints. A few light nicks, none notable. Nicely struck EDS.

Group of 8 Large Cents, 1818-1826.. <B>Coins grade G5 to VG8, average grade VG7</B>. Includes 1818 (4), 1819, 1820 small date, and 1826 ...

Trio of 1818 Large Cents.. N-1 R2+ F15. LDS. N-5 R3 F15. LDS. N-7 R1 VF25. MDS. The first and last are slightly sharper with minor defects. Lot of 3 c

Trio of Middle Date Cents, 1820-1823.. Includes 1820/19 N-2 R2 VG8. Small overdate 20 over 19. 1821 N-2 R1 VG7. 1823/2 N-1 R2 VG7. Overdate 3 over 2.

Quartette of Middle Date Large Cents: 1820-1827, all grading F15.. Includes 1820/19 N-3 R2 (Small overdate 20 over 19) Sharply struck EDS, the overdat

1822 N-9 R5-. Slightly sharper but there is a rim dent at star 1 and microscopic nicks covering the portrait. Otherwise the suraces are a smooth gloss

Group of 8 Middle Date Cents, 1822-1838, grading VG10 to F12.. Includes 1822 N-5, 1824 N-3, 1825 N-8, 1827 N-8, 1828 N-10 Small Date, 1832 N-2, 1832 N

Trio of 1822 Large Cents, all grading VF20.. N-1 R3. N-3 R2. N-4 R2. All three are very slightly sharper with minor defects. Lot of 3 coins.

1823/2 N-1 R2. Overdate 3 over 2.. Sharpness F15 but covered with uniform fine granularity that's somewhat hidden under a slightly glossy dark o...

Quartette of Middle Date Cents, 1830-1839.. 1830 N-8 R1 F15. 1831 N-3 R1 F15. 1835 N-14 R2 VF25. Head of 1836. 1839 N-3 R1 VF25. Head of 1838. All are

Trio of Large Cents: 1835-1851.. Includes <B>1835 Head of 1834</B> type with large 8 in the date VG10; plus an <B>1837 Plain Hair ...

Group of 5 Late Date Large Cents, 1843-1851, grading VG8 to F15.. 1843 N-10 VG8. 1844 N-1 F12. 1844 N-3 F12. Repunched 18. 1847 N-1 F15. Repunched Dat

1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Beautiful brownish tan color with coruscating mint frost that swings and pitches around the surface on both sides as the coin

1872 Indian Head Cent. Substantial detail to the highpoints on this fine example. Furthermore, the satiny matte surfaces explode with pleasing luster

1874 Indian Head Cent. Luminous orange-gold color with underlying brown just having begun to form, hence the conservative grade on this sparkling Gem

1877 Indian Head Cent. A radiant brown example of the kind of quality one likes to describe for bidders of this key date and highly collected year. Sm

1877 Indian Head Cent. LIBERTY weak on the headband, but portions of each of the 7 letters visible. Medium to deep chocolate brown surface without any

1878 Indian Head Cent. This piece displays attractive orange-rose color over the abrasion-free surfaces with just the beginnings of golden brown patin

1878 Indian Head Cent. Even the finest, most delicate detail seen on this 1878 struck with uncommon exactness for the issue. An immaculate, blazing Ge

1882 Indian Head Cent. Lovely greenish to deep reddish brown color, all original, pleasing and spot-free. Just the ticket to represent this date in yo

1893 Indian Head Cent. Sharp-edged devices and lettering throughout. A rich burnt orange-gold to pale greenish color as though it were just hand-picke

1907 Indian Head Cent. Razor-sharp with wonderful deep fiery red to glassy smooth brown patina. A gem Proof of this later date. (#2409)

1909-S Lincoln Cent. VDB. The fiery-gold color is especially vibrant on this handsome S-V.D.B. rarity, the kind of mint-fresh color every collector ho

1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. A lustrous full Red '09-S Lincoln with the desirable V.D.B. on the reverse, and a coin that displays fiery orange co...

1909 Lincoln Cent. Possibly dipped, but still attractive to the collector of Lilncoln cents. (#2431)

1913-D Lincoln Cent. A lovely red specimen, well preserved, and lustrous MS64 that has copper-bright color. It is easy to see this piece was delivered

1914-D Lincoln Cent. A handsome offering of this scarce Denver mint rarity. Not only is it a lustrous example that has shimmering coppery red to warm

1917 Lincoln Cent. Luminous copper-gold surfaces rock with roll-fresh color and luster like it just popped out of an original roll. (#2497)

1917-S Lincoln Cent. A glossy, brown toned example, as crisp and lustrous as when it was first issued with unending eye-appeal in this outstanding gra

1922 Lincoln Cent. No D. Strong reverse. Clear date and strong wheat ears make this the most desired variety. The "D" mintmark disappeared...

1938-D Lincoln Cent. Blazing red originality. A bold example. (#2671)

1955 Lincoln Cent. Doubled die obverse. A shortage of circulating Cents during the summer of 1955 set the stage for the creation of this unusual error

1955 Lincoln Cent. Doubled die obverse. Glossy brown surfaces; a few light contact marks. (#2825)

1865 Two-Cent Piece..

1861 Silver Three Cents. A lustrous example whose well toned radiance whirls dizzily around the surface. A full blow impression was left by the striki

1865 Nickel Three Cents. Frosted glass luster and impressive fields. Struck with mathematical precision by the dies. (#3731)

1868 Nickel Three Cents. The strike on this issue is nearly always very sharp, and the present Gem is no exception. The obverse is essentially pristin

1879 Nickel Three Cents. A lovely bright little cameo Proof with glinting surfaces, razor-sharpness on both sides, and grand eye appeal. (#83775)

1879 Nickel Three Cents. A satiny matte-like gem with strong underlying mirrors and faint toning highlights. Nicely struck with just outstanding detai

1880 Nickel Three Cents. Intense cartwheel luster graces the satiny, matte-like to prooflike surfaces of this attractively toned gem. A blend of light

1881 Nickel Three Cents. A frosty, satiny pale nickel-blue gem with intense cartwheel luster-prooflike flash on both sides typical of the Proofs this

1881 Nickel Three Cents. Again, a satiny gem Proof of the three-cent nickel design. Graceful underlying luster supports pale proof iridescence. A eye-

1882 Nickel Three Cents. An incredibly lustrous gem with flashy proof surface beneath rich satiny aspects on the head of Liberty. A lovely coin, one t

1882 Nickel Three Cents. Another outstanding Gem toned Proof, this featuring grand eye-appeal and no carbon spotting. (#3778)

1885 Nickel Three Cents. The 1885 three-cent nickel is an unusually rare coin in the absolute sense with only 4,290 pieces struck, of which all but 1,

1886 Nickel Three Cents. An incredibly bright and lively gem with intense luster and a bold strike. Everything you would want from the grade from this

1886 Nickel Three Cents. Amazing lustrous cameo surfaces are alive with rich proof silver brilliance. Nicely struck for the date, too, with all revers

1888 Nickel Three Cents. An incredible array of luster supports bright nickel-fresh highlights with a gleam of blue iridescence. Nicely struck. (#378

1888 Nickel Three Cents. Explosive luster erupts vividly beneath billowing mirror fields, while bursts of smooth satin create an aura on the design el

1889 Nickel Three Cents. A gleaming gem of the highest quality for this popularly collected design. Full cartwheel mirror surface blends smoothly with

1866 Shield Nickel RAYS. Sparkling original frosty iridescence imbues this satiny beauty with a life of its own. Add a high degree of luster and the a

1867 Shield Nickel. Rays. A bright and gleaming gem whose cartwheel luster seems poised to detonate like a Fourth of July skyrocket, plus we find not

1867 Shield Nickel. No rays. Lightly toned atop vibrant mint frost which has full cartwheel effect on both sides. A gem. (#3794)

1869 Shield Nickel. A beaming gem rolling in unbeatable colorful flash from the smooth surface that emits boldly beneath bright frosted highlights. Po

1874 Shield Nickel. A bright and gleaming gem whose cartwheel luster seems poised to detonate like a Fourth of July skyrocket, plus we find a touch of

1878 Shield Nickel. Only 2,350 Proofs made (no business strikes for 1878 due to an influx of earlier coins flooding the banking system after December

1882 Shield Nickel. The nickel gray luster is full with a somewhat satin texture. (#3812)

1883 Shield Nickel. A fantastic coin, with riveting appeal from crystal-white fields. (#3813)

1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". This example has shimmering nickel-bright surfaces and no toning. Struck with technical exactness th...

1890 Liberty Nickel. Sparkling gold-toned frosty surfaces exhibit strong cartwheel effect and a satin, almost matte-like quality that really engages t

1893 Liberty Nickel. The silvery luster on both sides twirls with a somewhat satin texture, typical for 1893, but what isn't typical is the high...

1893 Liberty Nickel. The surfaces are highly lustrous and each side has a light coating of nickel-gold patina that swirls and alternates between light

1895 Liberty Nickel. Full swirling luster underneath pleasing toned color. A regular issue gem and one of the scarcer dates in this outstanding condit

1903 Liberty Nickel. Lightning-bolt bright mint luster and its rich, variegated pale nickel-blue and golden color. It is easy to see this piece was d

1905 Liberty Nickel. A frosty toned gem of this plentiful issue. (#3866)

1912 Liberty Nickel. A lustrous Gem that has nickel fresh color with original patina and a good strike, though not 100% crisp as seen on some earlier

1912-S Liberty Nickel. Only 238,000 pieces struck of this key date, one of the last issues in the series, it also happens to be the first instance of

1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. A few light flyspecks on the obverse, but aesthetically appealing, a handsome strike bristling with bright mint bloom a

1915 Buffalo Nickel. Wonderful lustrous surfaces are flourishing with rich silvery brilliance blazing through yellow toning highlights. Well struck fo

1917-D Buffalo Nickel. A splendid pale nickel-gray MS64 with forceful luster, a bit of iridescent sheen, a confident strike if not 100% bold (1917-D r

1918-S Buffalo Nickel. Dullish but warm nickel bray toning throughout, giving this piece an original overlay for the luster. Centers are moderately so

1918-S Buffalo Nickel. Attractive gray toning graces this lustrous specimen from the San Francisco mint, somewhat shiny on the high points but clearly

1920 Buffalo Nickel. Choice Uncirculated, with even grey surfaces. (#3944)

1920-D Buffalo Nickel. A satiny gem with classic gold and light gray blue surfaces that gleam atop the bright and hard-working luster beneath. Some we