Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 11

Coin and Currency Auction

Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 617		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded Proof 64 Premium Quality. A scarce example of this short term type coin in Proof. Just 1,520 were struck, and few are as well preserved as this one. Note the curious texture in the fields and on the devices, which is especially strong on this coin. Nice luster and color, and no signs of toning or age. Clean surfaces for the grade, and satisfying in every way. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 618		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. Matte Proof 64. Gleaming mint surface on both sides and boldly impressed by the dies. Clearly, these early proofs were very well made when compared with general business strikes. Take a look and see, but be prepared for a surprise how nice these look when fully struck. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 619		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCI graded MS-64. Subdued luster and with typical surfaces for the grade. A scarce type coin that was only issued for part of 1913. Estimated Value $30 - 40. View details	Realized $46
Lot 620		1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the finest graded, PCGS notes 170 this high with just 18 graded higher (all MS-67). Apparently, this gem was put away at the time of issue and remains about as nice as the day it was struck. Strong luster and free of detractions. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $460
Lot 621		1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-65. Sharply struck by the dies, we note a full and complete horn and a good split in his tail on Mr. Bison. Good luster and clean for the grade. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $150 - 190. View details	Realized $196
Lot 622		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. PCI graded MS-64. Sharply struck and with good luster, but there is a small speck on the lower part of the Chief's feather. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $63
Lot 623		1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. NGC graded MS-64. Nice color and surfaces, we note a few scattered fly specks on the obverse, but the strike is firm and the coin pleasing overall. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $253
Lot 624		1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. NGC graded MS-64. Gleaming luster throughout, but we note that the bison's horn is not quite full, and there is a small spot on the E of FIVE. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $368
Lot 625		1913-S Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. MS-63. Fairly well struck and preserved, with good color and clean surfaces. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $460
Lot 626		1913-S Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. PCI graded AU-50. Nice color and surfaces for the grade, with a sharp and complete horn. Estimated Value $180 - 210. View details	Realized $248
Lot 627		1913-S Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. EF-45. This coin is the definition of the grade, problem free, original and with a bit of steaky toning. Sharp throughout. Estimated Value $150 - 185. View details	Realized $219
Lot 628		1913-S Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. An interesting pair for the collector. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $170 - 190. View details	Realized $247
Lot 629		1914 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Sunset gold toning on the upper left of the reverse is starting to form, and we note a tiny speck on the end of the Chief's nose, and another on the ground above the slobbering beast. Sharp and pleasing. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $299
Lot 630		1914 Buffalo Nickel. ANACS graded MS-64. Nice color and surfaces, the obverse die shows two small die cracks. Estimated Value $90 - 110. View details	Realized $104
Lot 631		1914-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Clean surfaces for the grade, we see few signs of contact and the coin is not toned. Struck from a lapped obverse die, with LIBERTY somewhat weak, as struck. The reverse sharper, with the lettering and bison details generally crisp. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $506
Lot 632		1914-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-64. Sharp, and we note blue-gold toning on both sides. A scarce date that is seldom found this nice. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $311
Lot 633		1914-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-63. A nice strike from the dies, and with strong luster, but some dunderhead put a small pin scratch down the bison's shoulder and leg. Sigh. Staples and coins don't mix. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $184
Lot 634		1914-S Buffalo Nickel. PCI graded MS-64. Nice luster and color for the date, and scarce this nice. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $357
Lot 635		1915 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-64. Nice color and surfaces, but note the green forming along the reverse rim at the base. Estimated Value $75 - 85. View details	Realized $98
Lot 636		1915-D Buffalo Nickel. PCI graded AU-58. Sharply struck by the dies, and we see a couple of specks on both sides. A scarce date. Estimated Value $75 - 95. View details	Realized $127
Lot 637		1915-S Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-64. Tiny flecks of toning on both sides scattered about can be seen with a glass. Fully struck on the horn, but LIBERTY and the rump of the bison show characteristic weakness of the date. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 638		1915-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded AU-58. Light streaky toning on the bison, and this one just missed a mint state grade. Perfect for a high grade set. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details	Realized $265
Lot 639		1916 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. Bright and well preserved throughout. These early proofs are quite scarce, only 600 were minted and few this nice, NGC notes 38 have been graded this high with just 10 graded higher. Light gold toning and exceptional quality. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 640		1916-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Weakly struck from worn dies, with the face flat on the bison, although the horn is full. In an old style small PCGS holder. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $334
Lot 641		1916-D Buffalo Nickel. ANACS graded MS-64. This one is toned with hazy gray color over the luster. As with all coins, inspection and verification are required for educated purchases. Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details	Realized $316
Lot 642		1916-D Buffalo Nickel. AU-50. This coin is nearly mint state, check it out! Clean surfaces and well struck. Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details	Realized $115
Lot 643		1917-D Buffalo Nickel. PCI graded MS-64 "Flat Strike". Good luster and moderate handling marks. A scarce date in higher mint state grades, so check it out and see if it will fit into your set. As noted on the holder "flat strike", as often seen, with weak definition on the high points at the centers. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details	Unsold
Lot 644		1917-D Buffalo Nickel. EF-45. Excellent color and surfaces, with a tiny planchet lamination (still attached, but peeling) in the field above to date into the Indian's neck. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details	Realized $121
Lot 645		1917-S Buffalo Nickel. PCI graded MS-63. As often seen, the dies look a bit leathery in the fields, but this is as struck. The result is a textured appearance in the fields, and it is best viewed with a glass. Nice luster and a decent strike for this Western Mint. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,179
Lot 646		1918-D Buffalo Nickel. 8 over 7. PCGS graded EF-45. Toned with golden hues on the obverse, a bit streaky on the reverse. We note some very faint scratches on the back of the bison and in the field above. The overdate feature is strong and can easily be seen with a glass. One of the most popular and difficult to locate buffalo nickels, especially this nice. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 647		1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded EF-40. A rare date in high grade, most of these are found in lower circulated grades than offered here. Note the nearly full horn on the bison, and the natural appearing color on both sides.This coin looks like it was just plucked from a roll, or a hoard of nickels, and the overdate feature discovered. Minor handling marks, mostly on the outer front leg of the bison. The overdate feature is plain, with a broad and flat top on the 8. PCGS notes about 100 have been graded this high or better. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 648		1918-D Buffalo Nickel. PCI graded MS-63 Premium Quality. Sharply struck and with good luster throughout. We note one tiny speck at the center of the obverse. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 649		1918-D Buffalo Nickel. EF-45. Nice color and surfaces, with a crisp strike too. Too bad this isn't the overdate. Estimated Value $100 - 130. View details	Realized $184
Lot 650		1919-D Buffalo Nickel. VF-35. Faint hairlines on the reverse and well struck. It just misses the full horn on the reverse. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $98
Lot 651		1920-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Here is a better strike than usual for this date, in fact we see slight doubling on the date and ribbons nearby. Steel gray in color, and worth a look as this date often is found quite weak. Hard to find this nice. PCGS notes a gross as MS-64, with just 34 graded higher, all MS-65. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 652		1920-D Buffalo Nickel. EF-40. Perfect for the grade, evenly toned and lightly circulated. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $213
Lot 653		1920-S Buffalo Nickel. EF-40. Sharp, and probably an early die state, as this date is often seen poorly struck. Darker toning on the high points. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $150
Lot 654		1921-S Buffalo Nickel. PCI graded VF-30. A decent circulated example of this downright rare date! The devices are enhanced by the original color in the fields. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $265
Lot 655		1921-S Buffalo Nickel. VF-30. Streaky toning on both sides, with a minor lamination extending up into the field from the tip of the Indian's nose. A few fresh surface marks on the upper reverse devices which could be toned over. Estimated Value $275 - 350. View details	Realized $328
Lot 656		1923-S Buffalo Nickel. EF-40. Light golden toning on the obverse and reverse, with one tiny tick on the rim before the Indian's face. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $173
Lot 657		1924-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Another well struck example of an early mintmarked buffalo. Steel gray with more luster than others, and slight doubling is noted on the date. The only signs of weakness are at the top of the reverse legend. On the tail, we see a bit of a split, and the head is well formed but not as crisp as seen on later issues, but decent nonetheless. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 658		1924-D Buffalo Nickel. EF-40. Toned with medium dark flecks of color around the devices, one minor scratch above the bison's head. Estimated Value $100 - 130. View details	Realized $109
Lot 659		1924-S Buffalo Nickel. PCI graded VF-30. Weak on the bison's head and with a toning spot on the Indian's face, otherwise medium nickel yellow in color. Scarce. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $196
Lot 660		1924-S Buffalo Nickel. VF-20. Original and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $299
Lot 661		1925 Buffalo Nickel. PCI graded MS-66. The date shows some doubling to the right of each digit. Wow, this one has vibrant orange gold toning on both sides over abundant luster. It is well struck by the dies and shows few signs of handling whatsoever. One for the specialist who demands a toned and well preserved coin. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $661
Lot 662		1925-S Buffalo Nickel. EF-40. Well struck and original, with a full horn on the bison. Estimated Value $100 - 115. View details	Realized $121
Lot 663		1926 Buffalo Nickel. MS-64 thru MS-66. Here is something you don't see everyday, an entire original roll of Buffalo nickels! The roll grades from MS-64 to 66. If you would love to set aside something quite unusual and downright rare, then put this away today. Lot of 40 coins. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details	Realized $3,623
Lot 664		1926-S Buffalo Nickel. EF-40. A low mintage date of 970,000, and most are found in lower grades. This one has been lightly cleaned in the past, and is an even gray color throughout. Full horn on the bison, and generally sharp for the issue. Minor handling, and well worth a look. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 665		1927-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. A rare date in high grade, PCGS has graded just 141 this high, with a scant 18 graded higher (all MS-65). Tawny gold toning on the obverse and reverse, with satiny luster in the fields. Don't expect to find a better one, this is about as nice as these ever are found. An important coin for the specialist. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 666		1927-S Buffalo Nickel. EF-40. Lightly circulated, steel gray and nice. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $75

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