The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14
Lot 1947
1884. PCGS graded
MS-65 Red. Glowing red in color, with some darker red hues on the obverse
and a trace of haze. Scarce this nice, and downright rare any better,
especially in red grades! Popular with collectors for good reason.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
Lot 1948
1885. PCGS graded
Proof 66 Red. One of the better example of this date graded by PCGS, their
population report shows 27 this high, with only 12 graded higher in Red. Rich
golden hues on both sides, and very well preserved. We note two tiny specks on
the upper obverse. One for the perfectionist.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 1949
1885. NGC graded
MS-66 Brown. One of the finest graded of this date in any color category.
Rich dark brown in color, with nearly perfect surfaces throughout. NGC reports
a total of 23 graded this high in various colors, with a single coin graded
higher.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 1950
1886. Variety II.
NGC graded Proof 65 Red and Brown. A scarce coin in this gem grade.
Note that the obverse is bright, with a trace of toning and minute specks, and
some color settling in above the date, the reverse has a small faded area on
the upper right. The type II variety is much rarer than the type I in Proof, so
make sure to bid accordingly.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 1951
1886 Variety II.
Proof 64 Red and Brown. Lovely reddish mint color throughout, with
clean surfaces that show few signs of handling. We note a couple of thin
hairlines, but none are distracting. Slightly mellowed color, and very
appealing.
Estimated Value $175-225.
Lot 1952
1888. NGC graded
Proof 65 Brown. The color on this one is very even and pleasing. Gem
surfaces and with slightly darker colors on the reverse.
Estimated Value
$150-200.
Lot 1953
1888. NGC graded
MS-66 Red and Brown. Purplish red in color with very clean surfaces as
indicated by the grade. Spot and problem free. NGC has graded only 8 coins this
high in the various color combinations, with none graded higher. Hence, this
coin is perfect for the advanced Registry set collector.
Estimated Value
$1,000-1,250.
Lot 1954
1890. PCGS graded
Proof 65 Red. A dazzling deep mirror gem that is especially fresh and
bright. We note just a couple of traces of carbon on either side. Scarce this
nice, PCGS notes 17 have been graded as such, with just 2 higher in Red. An
opportunity for the specialist.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,400.
Includes Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. Ex: our Heathgate Sale, February
2001, lot 1135.
Lot 1955
1892. PCGS graded
Proof 65 Heathgate. Red. A delightful coin that displays deep mirrors and
very few impairments. A light finger smudge is noted left of the date and above
the feathertips and this may have caused this coin from garnering a higher
grade.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.
Includes and Eagle Eye Photo Seal
sticker. Ex: our Heathgate Sale, February 2001, lot 1138.
Lot 1956
1907. Mint error, straight
edge clip. MS-60+ Red. This coin has a most interesting edge clip
from roughly the point of the bust on the rim up to the T of UNITED. Further,
the surfaces are full red in color, and the coin is well struck except for the
area near the clip, which is characteristically weak. Indian cent errors are
not only popular, but rare.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 1957
1908-S. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. Bright red color with just a touch of toning starting to form,
weakly struck on the last A in AMERICA, otherwise sharp. Excellent surfaces and
a popular Mintmarked date.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1958
1908-S (2 pieces).
These each grade Fine-12. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value
$70-80.
Lot 1959
1908-S and 1909-S Indian
cents. The 1908-S grades VG-8 while the key date 1909-S Indian cent
grades Fine-15. A nice pair for the collector. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $220-250.
Lot 1960
A group of Indian cents.
This lot includes 13 copper nickel Indian cents, and 33 from 1864 to
1909, with several better dates included, grades from AG to AU. A wide
ranging selection for the collector. Lot of 46 coins.
Estimated Value
$100-UP.