Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 16

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 197		1874 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A blazing white example of this date, with excellent cameo contrast on the devices. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 198		1879 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Bright and fresh on the obverse, and free of spots or other detriments. The reverse has some light central haze. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 199		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 64. Spot free and well preserved with a pleasing nickel gray color, and just a trace of hairlines. First year of issue, and a one year only type coin. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $598
Lot 200		1899 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. Just a hint of haze on this glowing gem! Excellent surfaces, and no spots at all. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $506
Lot 201		1911 Liberty Nickel. MS-65. Here is a lovely gem example of this date, the surfaces remain pristine and show no signs of contact. Lightly toned with the expected nickel hues over satiny luster. All is in order here. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Unsold
Lot 202		1907 Liberty Nickel. Lot of 3 pieces. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details	Realized $219
Lot 203		1913 Buffalo Nickel. This in an interesting lot, the focus is a 10 X 15 photograph of Two Guns White Calf, who is generally acknowledged by native American tribes as one of the three Native Americans used to portray the Indian on the Buffalo nickel. The portrait was taken by the consignors Great Uncle, Leo Mingus, who had a photography studio in Battle Creek Michigan. The time frame of the photograph is 1912-1920. Breen notes that the three Native Americans used were Iron Tail, Two Moons and John Big Tree. Correspondence with Terry Hammond of the Treasury department leaves the issue unresolved, after the first two Native American's were identified, no one could remember the name of the third. Perhaps it was Two Guns White Calf. Included are letters and correspondence documenting the photograph and historical connections. Two Guns White Calf claimed for many years it was he who was on the nickel, and normally charged tourists money to take his picture. Those who didn't cooperate often ended up with a photograph of him covered by his blanket! At a minimum an interesting piece of Americana. Lot contains a framed photograph and correspondence. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $173
Lot 204		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-66. Gorgeous iridescent toning on both sides of red, gold and hints of blue. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 205		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. A pair of this important and short lived type coin and first year of issue. Both grade MS-64 to 65. Both show excellent luster, are well struck and have a delicate sunset gold tone. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details	Realized $127
Lot 206		1917 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. A glowing, lustrous gem example of this relatively common date. Certain to please for the strong strike and clean surfaces. Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details	Unsold
Lot 207		1918-D Buffalo Nickel. 8 over 7. ANACS graded Good-6. Here is a rare coin that is seldom offered in well circulated grades. The overdate feature remains, despite the moderate wear, and the surfaces are typical for a coin of this grade. A great way to get this tough coin out of the way while the balance of the set can be completed. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $368
Lot 208		1928-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-65. A well struck gem of this scarce date, the surfaces are very clean as expected, and the luster is full and complete. We note a trace of iridescent toning around the edges. A mint fresh coin that is very pleasing. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $403
Lot 209		1931-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-63. Golden toning on the obverse, and we note a thin obverse scratch on the face to the rim. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $63
Lot 210		1937-D Buffalo Nickel. 3 legs. AU-50. A choice specimen of this ever popular variety, the surfaces have a few light hairlines but the coin is well struck. One for the album collector. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 211		1913 Buffalo Nickel. This set is lacking only the 1918-D, 8/7 but includes the popular 3 legged variety of 1937. Mounted in a brown Dansco coin album, and all the other key dates are included. There is a lot to work with here, or to upgrade. Lot of 65 coins. Estimated Value $800-UP. View details	Realized $1,495
Lot 212		1941 Jefferson Nickel. This group is all PCGS graded MS-66 Full Steps unless otherwise indicated: 1941, 1942-P Type 2, 1942-S, 1943, 1943-D MS-67 Full Steps, 1943-S, 1944-P, 1944-D MS-67 Full Steps, 1944-S, 1945-P, 1945-D MS-67 Full Steps, 1945-S and 1978-S PCGS PR-67 Deep Cameo. A very select group for the collector. Lot of 13 coins. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details	Realized $719