Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 14

Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction

Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1996		1866 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 Premium Quality. A superb example of this first year of issue of the denomination in nickel. The devices are well frosted and show nice contrast with the mirror fields. Delicate gold toning is starting to form near the periphery, but this one is mostly bright and untoned. Examination will note some interesting diagnostics on this coin, there is a small centering dot in the shield, the upright of the 5 shows recutting, and several stars also are repunched. Not exactly the best die engraving from the Philadelphia Mint, but certainly more interesting than most. One of the finest graded by PCGS, they has seen 54 this high, but just 2 have been graded higher. A perfect coin for the type or date collector. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,763
Lot 1997		1866 Shield Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. A glowing gem that retains an even gray mint luster on both sides with only a trace of a fingerprint on the lower obverse. Struck from clashed dies, the reverse shows several clash marks on the left side. This one boasts a strong strike as well as very clean surfaces. NGC has graded just 88 this high, with 14 graded higher of this first year of issue date. One for the type or date collector who demands gem quality. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1998		1867 Shield Nickel. No rays. NGC graded Proof 65. Spot free and well preserved, this one boasts near perfect surfaces and just a trace of haze to note the passage of time. As nice as this date is found, NGC has graded 48 as such, with only 10 graded higher. In an old NGC holder. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 1999		1868 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Problem free surfaces that boast good reflectivity and just a hint of haze. No spots or similar lumps in the potatos to detract. A scarce early date, PCGS has graded only 65 this high, and important 9 higher, all PR-66. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 2000		1869 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. A bright and flashy proof of this date, the surfaces have no spots or haze, and this coin is perfect for the date or type collector. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $914
Lot 2001		1870 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Struck by lapped dies with the left arrow feathers weak. Clean on the obverse, the reverse has a couple of small green specks. Untoned and a gem. Estimated Value $800 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,121
Lot 2002		1871 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Bright and flashy, the obverse with just a couple of specks tucked away near the devices. No toning on either side, and generally pleasing. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 2003		1872 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Clean and spot free, with just a whisper of haze on this gem. In an old NGC holder with the very light gray background on their insert. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 2004		1873 Shield Nickel. Closed 3. NGC graded Proof 65. This one shows the recutting on the 1 in the date, but we also note that the dies were obviously lapped before this was struck, given the weakness on the left arrow feathers. Free of spots and just a touch of haze, with no toning on either side. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 2005		1873 Shield Nickel. Closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 65. Bright and untoned, this one has especially well mirrored fields and frosted devices too. A problem free gem that will satisfy a collector. Estimated Value $400 - 500. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 2006		1874 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. This one has lovely faint purple rose toning on the obverse, and similar hues on the reverse. No problem specks on this gem, and it remains highly appealing, even moreso than when struck because of the toning. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 2007		1875 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. One of only 3 Cameo proofs graded by NGC, this one boasts bright frost over the mirror fields, and no signs of toning. It is generally believed that cameo proofs were some of the first ones struck after the dies were polished and prepared, and hence have the best contrast available. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details	Realized $1,323
Lot 2008		1875 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Nice color and surfaces, with a few minor dark specks on the obverse, and some orange gold colors. This date is hard to find in gem grades and especially difficult any higher. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,581
Lot 2009		1876 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Hazy toning with several light specks starting to form. Centennial year, and with a touch of golden glow on the devices. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 2010		1877 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65 Premium Quality. Here is the key date to the series, only 510 were struck and virtually all the survivors have been sent to the grading services at least once, given the current reported populations reported by NGC and PCGS total 641 pieces. Here is a premium gem example, the surfaces are fresh and clean, with good mint color and a touch of gold. One speck above the left obverse arrow feathers, and a couple more on the lower reverse rim. NGC has graded 107 this high, with just 36 higher. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 2011		1878 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. This is actually the 1878/7 overdate, with the shaft of the 7 clear in the lower loop of the second 8 (Breen #2509). Light haze and no spots or other problems on this one, and we note the surfaces are very clean and reflective. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 2012		1879 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. The date is obviously repunched to the left on the 18, as often seen on these. Good reflectivity and just a few traces of haze and a speck or two. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 2013		1879 Shield Nickel. 9 over 8. NGC graded Proof 65. Scarcer than the generic 1879 date, and one of the more difficult dates to find in gem grades. The obverse has a sharp strike from an early die state, while the reverse has thinner and probably later die state characteristics on the devices. Nice surfaces all around, and a touch of gold. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 2014		1880 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. This one has hazy gold toning on the obverse, and some minor flecks that should probably be removed professionally (before they cause spots). Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $834
Lot 2015		1881 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Bright and flashy, we note a single small speck on the lower right obverse rim, and hints of toning starting to form on the reverse. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $558
Lot 2016		1882 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Strong mint color and some gold flecks of toning around the periphery. In an old NGC holder. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $552
Lot 2017		1883 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. The most common date of Proof Shield nickel, this one has light gold toning and a touch of haze. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $552
Lot 2018		1894 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Bright and fresh, with excellent contrast and just a touch of haze. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $391
Lot 2019		1897 Liberty Nickel. MS-63. Lovely surfaces and color, with hints of pinkish-gold on both sides. Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details	Realized $81
Lot 2020		1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. MS-63 or better. Good luster and a decent strike for this first year of issue. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 2021		1920-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-62. A lovely example for the grade, and perhaps better than indicated. Well struck for the date, with good details on the chief as well as on the beast. Frosty luster and only minute signs of handling visible with a glass. Worth a premium for the strike and eye appeal. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Purchased forty years ago for $8. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 2022		1921 Buffalo Nickel. MS-63. Choice color and luster, with a decent strike even on the bison's tail. One of the better dates from Philadelphia. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $201
Lot 2023		1921-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. A decent strike on this coin for the date, with the centers sharp, and minor weakness on the head and tail, which is nearly split. Toned with rainbow hues moreso on the reverse, but they come alive when this one is examined under a light. A rare date, and seldom found in this grade. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 2024		1924-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Nickel blue toning on both sides, with the centers sharp and some weakness on the periphery. Good luster for the date, and rare. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 2025		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2026		1937-D Buffalo Nickel. 3 legged. Fine-15. Natural gray in color and pleasing for the grade. Always in strong demand as few have been found and many collectors desire an example for their collections. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $334
Lot 2027		The Benson Buffalo nickel partial set, 1935-1938-D. The balance of the Buffalo nickel collection is within this sale, and this small group remains together and will be sold in the original National Pages album. Dates range from 1935 through 1938-D, and each coin is MS-63 or better and all are toned with lovely colors, some of which have developed minor flyspecks over time. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Realized $380
Lot 2028		1938. PCGS graded Proof 65. Both sides of this gem are toned with gorgeous multicolored hues that come alive when examined under a light. Ignore the usual price guides, color like this is quite popular. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 2029		1944-D (10 pieces). Each is PCGS graded MS-66, Full Steps. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details	Realized $518
Lot 2030		1946-D (10 pieces). These all are PCGS graded MS-65 Full Steps. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $357
Lot 2031		1948-D (10 Pieces). These each are PCGS graded MS-65 Full Steps. Each is fresh from a roll and gorgeous. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 650. View details	Realized $357
Lot 2032		A complete set of Jefferson nickels, 1938-2000. This set grades from Uncirculated to Proof. Mounted in a brown Dansco World Coin Library album, this set includes many lightly toned coins, and the proof only issues of the later years. This lot includes 171 different dates and an additional 12 duplicate coins. A total of 183 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $265