Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 122

June 13-16 Pre-Long Beach Auction

Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 600		1867. Rays. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Key date. Fully brilliant white nickel surfaces and untoned. The strike is needle sharp and bold, with no softness, furthermore the surfaces are excelllent and keep this coin solidly in the gem category. Add to this the fact that something in the range of 60 proofs survive, of which perhaps only 25 pieces exhibit the Cameo contrast as seen here. The Rays reverse only lasted a few months into 1867, as the Mint found that on 1866 and early 1867 coinage the dies broke and cracked very early in thelr striking production, leaving the Mint scrambling to make new dies constantly because the design was just a bit too busy for this hard nickel-copper alloy. In time simplified designs without rays, stretched die life out long enough to make sense. Pop 7; 4 finer, 2 in 66 Cameo, 2 in 66 Star Cameo. Estimated Value $25,000 - UP *This coin contains the COIN WORLD PLUS sticker. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 601		1877. PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo. Well struck for this proof only year where no nickels were struck for general circulation. The surfaces are spectacular with glittering reflectivity, no signs of spots or fading, and just a pale golden irridescence in areas to note the passage of time. This stunning coin offers not only fantastic surface quality, but is one of the finest seen and shows the most desirable deep cameo contrast. Only 510 examples issued in proof. Pop 3; only 1 example graded finer in 66+ for Deep Cameo at PCGS. (PCGS # 93831) Estimated Value $7,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 602		1885. PCGS graded MS-64+. CAC. PQ. A nice mostly white example which offers a sharp strike, particuarly on Liberty's hair curls and ample luster. The fields and Liberty's cheek are particuarly clean on this scarce and popular key date. Hints of golden toning are found when examined, otherwise flashy and fresh throughout. An excellent selection for the collector who appreciates near gem quality and CAC approval! A handsome coin in every way (PCGS # 3846) Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 603		1892. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. Boldly struck with lovely light toning. A great coin for the incredible quality, unending eye appeal and fantastic surfaces. This one is extraordinary in preservation and just phenominal in hand. After all these years of certifying coins, this one stands talls as the finest Cameo Proof example and is as close to perfect as one can hope to ever find. Only 2,745 struck. Pop 1; only 1 example graded finer in 68 Ultra Cameo at NGC. Estimated Value $10,000 - UP *This coin contains the COIN WORLD PLUS sticker. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 604		1908. PCGS graded Proof 67. CAC. PQ. Undergraded by one point. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Glorious quality and strong visual appeal. Only 1,620 struck. Pop 31; 19 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3906) Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,320
Lot 605		1912. PCGS graded MS-64. Nicely toned (PCGS # 3873) Estimated Value $100 - 110 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $144
Lot 606		1912-D. PCGS graded MS-65. Very choice. Recently graded for the first time (PCGS # 3874) Estimated Value $800 - 850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,080
Lot 607		1912-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely rich golden toning. This is one of the key dates to the series, and in a top grade too! The surfaces are delightfully clean and fresh, with just a dash of typical golden tan toning splashed about the surface over mint fresh luster and splendid quality overall. A fantastic example! Pop 54; only 9 examples graded higher in 66+ at PCGS. (PCGS # 3875) Estimated Value $3,700 - 3,800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,000
Lot 608		1913-D. Type 2. PCGS graded VG-8. CAC. (PCGS # 3922) Estimated Value $90 - 100 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $132
Lot 609		1913-S. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC. PQ. Well struck and choice (PCGS # 3923) Estimated Value $500 - 550 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $960
Lot 610		1913-S. Type 2. PCGS graded AU-50. Well struck (PCGS # 3923) Estimated Value $325 - 350 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $517
Lot 611		1917. NGC graded MS-66. CAC. PQ. Sure looks undergraded. Housed in an Early Style Holder. Pop 50; 12 finer at NGC, 4 in 66+, 7 in 67, 1 in 68. Estimated Value $600 - 650 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 612		1918-D, 8 over 7. NGC graded EF-45. Evenly toned with light to medium gray with a dash of golden accents and rose highlights. This overdate was created when the master hub was usued to create a new die for 1917, then someone replaced the partially finished die with the 1918 master hub, and a wonderful overdate was born. The 7 is clear on this high grade coin beneath the 8, and the bison offers a full horn on his head too. A classic collector coin and a downright rare issue in all grades. Not many of these survived, and the overdate issue was discovered early on so the numbers struck and entering circulation was quite small. Popular key date Buffalo Nickel. Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 613		1918-D, 8 over 7. NGC graded VF-25. Popular Red Book variety. Strong overdate features when studied under a loupe, and sharply impressed by the dies. Natural nickel gray with deeper tones in the fields as commonly seen on these early date Buffalos. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,340
Lot 614		1918-D, 8 over 7. FS-101. PCGS graded Fine-15. CAC. PQ. Popular overdate variety. Strong definition and a lot of detail on the devices remains, and clearly conservatively graded. Always in strong demand for its rarity and popularity as the only clear overdate of this series. Impressive quality! (PCGS # 38446) Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,860
Lot 615		1920-S. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC. Lovely rainbow toning with irridescent rose, lime, yellow and blue in rings surrounding the obverse and also n the reverse but to less of a degree. Incredible eye appeal as such, and of course the surfaces are mint fresh and gem quality. This is one of the finer examples of this date to survive and a highly appealing gem for its toning and strike as well. Pop 30; 5 finer, 5 in 65+, 1 in 66. (PCGS # 3946) Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 616		1923-S. NGC graded MS-66. Star. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides on this key date issue. The strike is fairly sharp for a San Francisco buffalo nickel of this era, and the surfaces are virtually pristine with no noticeable handling marks. A glorious top end example of this condition rarity, and one of the very finest to survive of this prized issue. The NGC star is only awarded to the most attractive coins for the grade, in this case for the glorious toning we assume, although the surfaces are amazing too! Pop 1; only 1 example graded higher in 66+ at NGC. Estimated Value $12,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 617		1926. NGC graded MS-65. CAC. In an old NGC holder. Untoned and boldly struck. Sure looks MS-66 or better to us. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $204
Lot 618		1926. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and choice (PCGS # 3957) Estimated Value $130 - 140 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $180
Lot 619		1927-D. NGC graded MS-66+. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides with pale yellow gold dominating. The surfaces are satin smooth and virtually untouched by other coins or handling, keeping its technical preservation high and the collector desires even higher. A condition rarity at this towering grade and worthy of an exceptional bid to capture this exceptional coin. The strike is reasonably sharp on this elusive Denver issue, with a well defined braid and hair of the Chief, the reverse shows minor softenss on the periphery of the bison as so commonly seen, its actually unusual to find a really sharp exampe of this issue. A thin die crack slips across the bison's head diagonally. The horn is clearly defined along with the tail, but there's a softness in their presentation that confirms the die wear present. An opportunity for the advancd specialist to secure what is undoubtedly one of the absolute finest of this important Denver coin. Pop 1; tied with 2 PCGS MS-66+ for the finest examples graded at both services. Estimated Value $30,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 620		1931-S. NGC graded MS-65. CAC. PQ. Nicely toned and undergraded. Housed in an Early Style Holder. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $264
Lot 621		1931-S. NGC graded MS-65. Nicely toned. Housed in an Early Style Holder. Estimated Value $170 - 180 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 622		1931-S. NGC graded MS-65. Nicely toned. Housed in an Early Style Holder. Estimated Value $170 - 180 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $216
Lot 623		1935-S. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. PQ. Untoned and boldly struck. Undergraded. Housed in a First Generation Holder (PCGS # 3976) Estimated Value $100 - 110 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $132
Lot 624		1936. Type 1. PCGS graded Proof 68 Satin. An enticing superb gem proof for the collector who appreciates quality. This satin style proof offers exceptionally precise striking with the backdrop of a slightly soft satin appearance. The surfaces are virtually perfect and while still reflective, not as glittering as the brilliant style, but quite elegant in their presentation. Boldly struck and almost perfect. Lovely golden toning on both sides. Only 4,420 struck. Pop 50; 8 finer, 6 in 68+, 2 in 69. (PCGS # 3994) Estimated Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 625		1937-D. 3 legs. PCGS graded MS-65. PQ. Nicely toned on both sides with a dash of golden yellow mixed with bright luster and a touch of pale nickel blue. This is one of the most popular key issues from the Buffalo nickel series, with the obviously missing foreleg on the bison. While plentiful enough in lower circulated grades for most collectors to afford one, in mint state the rarity increases with each grade point. In gem as we have here, this is a classic condition rarity with strong demand at all times. As we have learned, the reverse die developed clash marks from the obverse, when a young mint employee was told to file these clash lines off, he went a bit too hard and removed the foreleg of the bison as well. Naturally this type of blunder delights collectors and the curious 3 legged-buffalo was born. Highly collectible and always a key issue with limited numbers found in mint state. Pop 48; 31 finer, 14 in 65+, 12 in 66, 5 in 66+. (PCGS # 3982) Estimated Value $19,000 - 20,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 626		1937-D. 3 legs. ICG graded AU-50. Lightly toned with luster. Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $870
Lot 627		1937-D. 3 legs. PCGS graded VF-35. CAC. PQ. (PCGS # 3982) Estimated Value $350 - 375 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 628		A lot of ANACS graded Buffalo Nickels. Consists of: 1913 Type 1, MS-64, MS-64, AU-50 and EF-45 (totally 4 coins);1913-D Type 1, AU-53, AU-50 and EF-45 (3 coins); 1913-S Type 1, EF-40 and VF-25 (2 coins); 1915-S, AG-3; 1927, AU-55; 1931-S, EF-45; 1937, MS-64, MS-64 and MS-63 (3 coins); 1938-D Buffalo, MS-67 and MS-66 (2 coins); 1938-D, PCGS graded MS-66, probably D/D variety but not indicated on the label. All graded by ANACS except for the last coin. Some slightly better coins in this lot. Lot of 18 coins. Estimated Value $350 - UP View details	Realized $750
Lot 629		1942-P. Type 2. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC. PQ. Only 27,600 struck. Housed in an Old Green Holder (PCGS # 4180) Estimated Value $100 - 110 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $120
Lot 630		1942-P. Type 2. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC. PQ. Lovely golden toning. Only 27,600 struck (PCGS # 4180) Estimated Value $100 - 110 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $132
Lot 631		A lot of Wartime Nickels. From 1942-P to 1945-S. A total of $55.75 in face value. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details	Realized $1,500