Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 23

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

U.S. Coins - Nickels - Shield

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1552		1866 Rays. PCGS graded MS-65. A nice, bright example with a satiny obverse and a semi-Prooflike reverse. Typical soft strike on the reverse stars. This was the first year of the new Shield Nickel type, with rays of the sun inserted between the stars on the reverse. The rays created all kinds of difficulties when the coins were struck, making it difficult to squeeze the metal into the deepest recesses of the dies. Increasing the striking pressure only shortened the life of the dies, which cracked even under normal pressures. Thus, in 1867, the rays were removed, resolving some of those issues (PCGS # 3790) Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 1553		1866 Rays. PCGS graded MS-64. Lightly toned. In a 1st generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $450 - 500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1554		1866 Rays. PCGS graded MS-63. Toned (PCGS # 3790) Estimated Value $250 - 275 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $345
Lot 1555		1866 Rays. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck for this issue and lightly toned (PCGS # 3790) Estimated Value $200 - 220 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $414
Lot 1556		1866 Rays. PCGS graded MS-61. Lightly toned (PCGS # 3790) Estimated Value $180 - 200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $230
Lot 1557		1867. Rays. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck, lustrous and lightly toned (PCGS # 3791) Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $437
Lot 1558		1867. Rays. PCGS graded MS-63. A late die strike example, a trifle soft in the centers with lots of interesting die cracks; bright and frosty throughout. In an old green holder (PCGS # 3791) Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1559		1867. No rays. Proof 64. A boldly struck platinum-grey example, quite choice and virtually spot-free. About 600 proofs made. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $661
Lot 1560		1867. No rays. PCGS graded Proof 63. Semi mirror surfaces, lightly toned and free from spotting. In an old green holder (PCGS # 3821) Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $253
Lot 1561		1867. No rays. NGC graded MS-65. Interestingly clashed at the date as made. Areas of gold color toning. In an older NGC holder. Estimated Value $420 - 450 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 1562		1867 No Rays and 1882. NGC graded MS-64 and PCGS MS-64. Both in old holders. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details	Realized $834
Lot 1563		1867 No rays, 1873 Open 3 and 1876. AU-58. A worthwhile trio that should be inspected prior to bidding. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $120 - 150 View details	Realized $322
Lot 1564		1868. Proof 64. A very choice untoned brilliant proof example. About 600 proofs made. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $380
Lot 1565		1868. Proof 64. A choice proof example glittering with full mirror brilliance. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $368
Lot 1566		1872. Proof 64. Semi-reflective surfaces with soft pastel toning on both sides. About 950 proofs were struck. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $368
Lot 1567		1873. Closed 3. Proof 64. A pleasing proof example with decent mirrors that is basically tone-free. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $391
Lot 1568		1874. Proof 64. A truly lovely proof example with "spot-light" toning surrounded by soft pastel colors. About 700 proofs made. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $311
Lot 1569		1875. Proof 63. A brilliant untoned beauty and quite choice. About 700 proofs struck. Estimated Value $170 - 190 View details	Realized $357
Lot 1570		1876. Proof 64. Well struck with semi-reflective surfaces which are fly-speck free and all, lightly toned. About 1150 proofs coined. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $230
Lot 1571		1876. Proof 63. A brilliant untoned proof example. Estimated Value $170 - 190 View details	Realized $173
Lot 1572		1876 Double Date. MS-63. The doubling of the date is quite evident. The surfaces are bright and frosty. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1573		1878. Proof 64. A well struck semi reflective example of this popular proof-only date. Estimated Value $500 - 650 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1574		1879. MS-64. A well struck and brilliant frosty mint gem. Scarce low mintage date that is more often seen in proof. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1575		1879. MS-64. Well struck and frosty throughout, lightly toned. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 1576		1880. PCGS graded Proof 66. A bold strike with full mirror surfaces overlaid with a hint of delicate gold toning near the borders. Pop 131 with 17 higher, all Proof 67 (PCGS # 3835) Estimated Value $575 - 650 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1577		1880. Proof 63. A film of light natural tone somewhat obscures the mirror surfaces. Low mintage date. Estimated Value $170 - 190 View details	Realized $357
Lot 1578		1881. PCGS graded Proof 65. A well struck glittering gem specimen. In an old green holder (PCGS # 3836) Estimated Value $350 - 400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1579		1881. NGC graded Proof 65. A glittering white gem. In an older holder. Estimated Value $350 - 400 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 1580		1881. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck and frosty with no real signs of wear. Quite scarce in this grade. In a 2nd generation PCGS holder (PCGS # 3811) Estimated Value $300 - 400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 1581		1882 Shield Nickels (3 pcs). NGC graded 2 in Proof 64 and 1 in NGC MS-64. Each is a choice example, fully lustrous and lightly toned. All in old holders. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 700 View details	Unsold
Lot 1582		1882. MS-60. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $70 - 80 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 1583		1883. PCGS graded Proof 65. A nice well struck example of the last year of the shield type. In an old green holder (PCGS # 3838) Estimated Value $350 - 400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 1584		1883. PCGS graded Proof 64. Well struck and lightly toned with a scattering of light fly-specks. In an old green holder (PCGS # 3838) Estimated Value $220 - 240 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $253
Lot 1585		1883. Proof 63. Excellent mirror surfaces, lightly toned with some scattered fly-specks. Estimated Value $170 - 190 View details	Realized $230
Lot 1586		1883. MS-63. One with a doubled date. Both are bright and frosty. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $334
Lot 1587		1883. MS-63. Each is choice and frosty and delicately toned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $604
Lot 1588		A Lot of Shield Proof Nickels. Consists of: 1872 ANACS PR-62; 1874 PCGS PR 64; 1874 PCGS PR-63. All in older holders. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 650 View details	Realized $776