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A lustrous coin with minimal marks expected for the grade and slightly reflective surfaces.

A later die state with two reverse die breaks near the rims. Prooflike fields and very reflective, with pristine surfaces throughout. One of the two f

An average strike for this issue, but the surfaces are hazy and a bit dull. Luster beneath, and there are no real surface problems seen.

Dusky brownish tan patina from the low-fineness of these later "second period" pieces. A lustrous, if somewhat dulled specimen, sharp on t...

From the same obverse as used to coin the Small Letters 1858 Proofs, combined with an unadorned oak wreath reverse. Lovely original patina with razor-

Has toned an unusual shade of dusky magenta and old faded red, with devices razor-sharp. As usual with this scarce Pattern, the reverse-obverse die al

Dusky mint color with steel-brown shades in the undertone. Devices are crisply imparted by the dies, showing complete vertical and horizontal stripes

Obverse and reverse: The dies used to coin regular-issue Proof half dime this year. A very scarce variety struck in copper and always commands a lot o

Liberty wears a sharp pointed coronet in this version of the extensive STANDARD SILVER run of pattern coins, 1869-71. A lovely deep brown with glossy

(SEGS certified, mislabeled as P-1578.) Smooth matte-finish surface with very choice preservation and mark-free originality. Obverse and reverse: The

Typical light hairlines and polished effect from the gold plating on this rare copper issue. The edge is reeded, the Rarity-6 listing places it among

This delightful set contains copper, nickel and silver issues of 1876, with the silver coins displaying matched color and choice to very choice surfac

The surfaces are bright with moon-glow nickel bright luster and show none of the carbon spots often seen on Proofs. The reverse of James Earle Fras

A silvery bright specimen glowing with original mint brilliance and proof dazzle in the fields and throughout the "all brilliant" devices ...

The surfaces are silvery bright, with highly flattering mirror finish in the fields and an "all brilliant" effect from the raised devices....

Brilliant ice-clear silvery fields on this appealing coin, a glittery first-year Proof whose magnificent devices correspond to the equally impressive

A beauty, with nice snappy white mirror fields and devices and undisturbed surfaces free of discoloration or major hairlines. It comes down to this: t

The resplendent set of five Proof 1936 issues as described above (including two nickels but no Lincoln cent), to be sold as a single lot. Bidding will

A well struck, immaculately preserved, and lustrous Gem that has lovely orange-gold color.

When the sale of proofs resumed in 1936 the brilliant style was restored, but without the frosted relief that had made earlier proofs (Liberty and Shi