Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 109

January 27-30, 2019 Long Beach

Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 865		1867. Rays. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck, untoned and fully lustrous. These early Shield nickels are seldom found so well struck and preserved. The Mint had some issues with the rays in the design of the reverse, as these caused the dies to crack quickly with all their intricate die work. Once the rays were removed from the design, the dies did last longer. Here is one of the finer examples from this initial style that includes the rays in the reverse design. Pop 12; 3 finer, 1 in 66 PL, 1 in 66+, 1 in 67. *Estimate Value $6,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 866		1872. PCGS graded MS-66. Mostly untoned and well struck, this coin is a condition rarity at this lofty grade level. Pop 33; 5 finer, 3 in 66+, 2 in 67. (PCGS # 3799) Estimate Value $1,250 - 1,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 867		1874. PCGS graded Proof 67+. CAC. PQ. Gorgeous superb gem proof with just a hint of light tone over the vibrant nickel white fields. The surfaces are splendid in quality and boldly reflective fields surround the dignified design elements. A stellar example for the specialist. Only 700 struck. Pop 2; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. (PCGS # 3828) Estimate Value $4,500 - 5,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 868		1874. PCGS graded Proof 67. CAC. Fully white gem that offers a bold strike, super clean surfaces and rich, radiant eye appeal. Only 700 struck. Pop 11; 9 finer, 7 in 67, 2 in 67+. (PCGS # 3828) Estimate Value $3,500 - 3,700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 869		1876. PCGS graded MS-66+. CAC. Boldly struck, fully lustrous and untoned. Quality like this is always in high demeand, especially when so few are available at this lofty grade level. An extraordinary opportunity for the specialist of thsi series. Centennial year issue too! Pop 2; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. (PCGS # 3805) Estimate Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 870		1877. PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo. A white gem proof. Only 510 struck, and this is a proof only date which is highly collectible and popular with collectors of this series. Rarely are 1877 Shield nickels found with this degree of heavy contrast and with such amazing eye appeal. Pop 2; 18 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 93831) Estimate Value $9,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 871		1883. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded MS-67. CAC. PQ. Boldly struck with a hint of natural tone on both sides. Here is a fantastic condition rarity, not only is this a short-lived type coin, issued for just a few months in 1883, but it is one of the finest known today. The surfaces are virtually pristine, and lack any signs of distracting contact with other coins. This is truly an outstanding example of this first Liberty nickel. Pop 56; 3 in 67+. (PCGS # 3841) Estimate Value $1,400 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 872		1885. PCGS graded MS-66+. CAC. PQ. Popular key date to the series and one that is quite elusive in such a lofty grade. The surfaces are super clean and attractive, with no distracting marks or specks. Furthermore the strike is sharp too. If you are building a high grade collection, then why not purchase this jewel as one of the foundation coins as it will always place your collection near the top ranks among all collectors. Well struck and nicely toned. Pop 49; 4 finer in 67. (PCGS # 3846) Estimate Value $12,000 - 13,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $15,600
Lot 873		1885. PCGS graded Proof 66. Delicate light golden toning on both sides. Only 3,790 struck (PCGS # 3883) Estimate Value $1,100 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 874		1885. PCGS graded Proof 63. Nice even toning on both sides. Only 3,790 struck (PCGS # 3883) Estimate Value $750 - 800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $930
Lot 875		1886. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned. Scarce date in this grade (PCGS # 3847) Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,200
Lot 876		1905. NGC graded Proof 68. Light sunset and golden toning. The amazing quality of this superb gem proof cannot be overstated, especially when combined with the glorious toning that spans both sides. This is one of the finest known of the issue. Only 2,152 struck. Pop 3; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. *Estimate Value $5,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 877		1905. NGC graded Proof 68. Beautiful rainbow toning on both the obverse and reverse, with glorious nickel blue shades combined with rich vibrant sunset hues. Phenominal quality combined with elegant toning makes this coin extremely desirable. Only 2,152 struck. Pop 3; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. *Estimate Value $5,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 878		1909. NGC graded Proof 68. Blast white perfection! This is one of the finer examples graded by NGC, and a premium example that will certainly find many collectors who will desire its glittering charm. Pop 7; 12 finer at NGC. *Estimate Value $4,000 - 4,500* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 879		1909. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. CAC. Lovely toning on both sides that includes a rose-like aura of golden iridescence. Exceptinally clean surfaces, good Cameo contrast, and near perfect surfaces. What's not to like here? This is a keeper. Only 4,763 struck. Pop 31; 6 finer, 4 in 67+, 2 in 68. (PCGS # 83907) Estimate Value $3,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,160
Lot 880		1911. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. Lovely light even golden toning. Only 1,733 struck. Pop 17; 6 finer, 1 in 67+, 4 in 67+, 1 in 68. (PCGS # 83909) Estimate Value $1,400 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 881		A complete Liberty Nickel set from Dr. Wilkins' collection. Complete date run from 1883 to 1912-S with some duplicates. The key dates will grade: 1885, AG-3; 1886, Good-5; 1912-S, Good-5. Some nice coins in this lot. Lot of 54 coins. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* View details	Realized $600
Lot 882		1913-S. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC. PQ. A nice untoned coin. Pop 193; 40 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3917) Estimate Value $1,100 - 1,150 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,260
Lot 883		1915-S. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC. PQ. Nicely toned on both sides and further enhanced by a solid strike. Note the crisp horn on the bison as well as the split tail. All lettering is well formed and sharp too, which is not always the case on these early mintmarked Buffaloes. A magnificent gem example of this tough, low mintage date. Pop 6; 39 finer, 35 in 66, 1 in 66+, 3 in 67. (PCGS # 3929) Estimate Value $3,200 - 3,400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 884		1918-D, 8 over 7. NGC graded AU-55. Popular key date with the overdate feature sharp and clear. A few minor circulation marks can be seen with a loupe, but these are not distracting. This is one of the toughest Buffalo nickels to find in high grade, as not many were issued, and most of those seen are in far lower grades. A hint of light tone enhances the already strong eye appeal. Pop 16; 70 finer at NGC. *Estimate Value $14,000 - 15,000* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 885		1920-S. NGC graded MS-65. Lovely rainbow toning that favors the periphery of the obverse. The strike is reasonably sharp for this scarce issue, which becomes a true condition rarity when found at the gem grade. A coin for the advanced specialist who apreciates both quality and strong eye appeal Pop 13; 7 finer, 2 in 65 Star, 5 in 66. *Estimate Value $10,000 - 11,000* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 886		1923-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Nice even toning on both sides that is generally light nickel gray. One of the rarer issues of this Buffalo series, with the two branch mints responsible for creating so many rarities today, especially in gem grades! Here is a solid representative of this elusive date and mint. Pop 58; 9 finer, 6 in 65+, 3 in 66. (PCGS # 3950) Estimate Value $4,000 - 4,400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 887		1929. PCGS graded MS-66+. CAC. A splendid untoned gem. A Premium Quality coin in a new PCGS shield holder. Pop 32; 13 finer in 67. (PCGS # 3966) Estimate Value $1,100 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 888		1935. PCGS graded MS-67. Boldly struck and untoned. Pop 172; 32 finer, 20 in 67+, 2 in 68. (PCGS # 3974) Estimate Value $600 - 650 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 889		1937. PCGS graded Proof 68. Lovely light golden toning wiht a blush of nickel blue. Nearly perfect surfaces, as expected, with the glittering reflectivity and boldness to the stirke which instantly confirms this is a fantastic proof example of this date. An exceptional coin for the series. Only 5,769 struck. Pop 39; 2 finer, 1 in 68+, 1 in 69. (PCGS # 3996) Estimate Value $6,500 - 7,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 890		1937. NGC graded Proof 68. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides with the boldly reflective fields providing a canvas for the splendid antique toning. Towering quality! Only 5,769 struck. Pop 53; 6 finer, 5 in 68 Star, 1 in 68+. *Estimate Value $2,500 - 2,700* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,120
Lot 891		1937. PCGS graded Proof 67. CAC. A glittering superb gem example with intense rainbow tones on both sides. A Premium Quality specimen that will always bring a smile to the lucky person who buys this one out of our auction. Excellent quality and dazzaling eye appeal never goes out of style. Only 5,769 struck. Pop 76; 42 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3996) Estimate Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,400
Lot 892		A Buffalo Nickel set from Dr. Wilkins' collection. From 1913 to 1938-D, including 1937-D 3 Legs missing only 1918-D 8/7 to complete. All housed in a Dansco Album. Coins will grade AG to XF, some Cleaned. Lot of 65 coins. *Estimate Value $600 - UP* View details	Realized $1,110
Lot 893		1940-S. NGC graded MS-67. 6FS. Pop 6. None Finer. *Estimate Value $1,400 - 1,500* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 894		1947-D. NGC graded MS-67. 5FS. Pop 18; None finer with 5 FS. *Estimate Value $900 - 1,000* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 895		A lot of Jefferson Nickel BU rolls. Dates includes: 1942-P (not silver); 1945-D; 1946-D; 1954-D,S (2 rolls); 1955-P,D (2 rolls); 1956-P,D (2 rolls); 1957-D; 1958 (2 rolls); 1958-D; 1959-P,D (2 rolls). The rolls are unchecked for gems. Lot of 15 rolls. *Estimate Value $350 - 400* View details	Realized $576