Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 25

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 503		1915 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Nicely toned. Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details	Realized $207
Lot 504		1916 Buffalo Nickel. NTC graded MS-65. Well struck with a streak of light tone across the obverse (PCGS # 3930) . Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $115
Lot 505		1916 Buffalo Nickel. Doubled die obverse. PCGS graded AU-55. A nice bold and clearly visible overdate. The surfaces still retain mint luster and all is overlaid with a film of light tone. One of the most important 20th century rarities. Popular Red Book variety that is lacking from nearly every collection. Pop of 22 with 4 in AU-58, 3 in MS-62 and 1 in MS-63 (PCGS # 3931) . Estimated Value $22,000 - 28,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $28,750
Lot 506		1918 Buffalo Nickel Mint Error. MS-63. Clip planchet at 12 o'clock. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $173
Lot 507		1924-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. A typical somewhat soft strike with the surfaces absolutely outstanding. The lustrous surfaces are overlaid with a natural blending of light violet and gold. With the single exception of the two overdate varieties, this is the most difficult Buffalo nickel to obtain in high grade. This beauty is a Premium Quality example for the grade. Pop of 46 (PCGS # 3953) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,025
Lot 508		A Lot of Brilliant Uncirculated Buffalo Nickels. Consists of: 1931-S NGC MS-64; 1934-D PCI MS-64; 1935 PCGS MS-65; 1935-D PCGS MS-64; 1935-D NGC MS-64 Here is a quality lot. All in old holders. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $891
Lot 509		1936 Buffalo Nickel. ANACS graded AU-50 Off-Center. Struck about 15% off-center. Buffalo nickel errors are seldom encountered (PCGS # 3977) . Estimated Value $200 - 350. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $414
Lot 510		1936 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded Proof 67 Satin. A fantastic pristine Satin mint proof with stunning light iridescent toning on both sides. Pop of 205 with 21 in PR-68 and 1 in PR-69. This beauty will stand up front at attention with the finest of them (PCGS # 3994) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 511		1937-D Buffalo Nickel. 3 legs. ANACS graded EF-40. Sharp and lightly toned (PCGS # 3982) . Estimated Value $475 - 525. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 512		1937-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-65. A matched pair of multi-color gems. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $98
Lot 513		1938-D Buffalo Nickel. D over S. NGC graded MS-66. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $184
Lot 514		1937-D Buffalo Nickel. 3 legs. PCGS graded MS-63. Choice classic 3 legs specimen. The surfaces are a beautiful pewter color evenly over the coin. No spots or toning are found on either side. The horn on the Buffalo's head is well defined and the missing 3rd leg (result of excessive regrinding to remove clashmarks) is definietely missing. Lustrous and pleasing. Buffalo nickels have exploded in popularity and price in the past few years. The 1937-D 3 Legs issue is a Classic Rarity in United States numismatics and is also a key date in the Buffalo Series. One can imagine how much the demand has surged for the 3 legs nickel in the current coin market. Bid accordingly as competition will be strong for this piece. Pop of 125 with 41 better (PCGS # 3982) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,370
Lot 515		A Half Dozen Better Buffalos. Consists of: 1913-S type 2 G-5; 1914 EF-45; 1915-D EF-45; 1919-D VG-8; 1927-S VF-30; 1931-S VF-20. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $414
Lot 516		1942-P Jefferson Nickel. Type 2. PCGS graded Proof 67. A fresh looking coin of perfection. Pop of 292 with 7 in PR-68 and 1 in PR-69 (PCGS # 4180) . Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $345
Lot 517		1944-D NGC MS-67 (2 pcs) and 1951-D NGC MS-66 Jefferson Nickels. All nicely toned. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $69
Lot 518		1945-P Jefferson Nickel Mint Error (2 pcs). PCGS graded Both MS-65. 10% Clipped Planchet and 2% Clipped Planchet. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $75 - 100. Benson Collection. View details	Realized $75
Lot 519		1979 and 1980 Jefferson Nickel Mint Errors. MS-60 Plus. Struck on dime planchets. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $276
Lot 520		1999 Jefferson Nickel and Roosevelt Dime Mint Errors. Mated broadstrikes. Both grade Uncirculated. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $184
Lot 521		A Lot of 93 Jefferson Nickel Mint Errors. Includes double strikes, broadstrucks, off-centers, massive broadstrikes, etc. Very interesting and careful study is recommended prior to bidding. Lot of 93 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 800. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 522		A Large Lot of Jefferson Nickel Mint Errors. A 275 piece lot which includes: Broadstruck examples; mint clips; double strikes and minor mint errors. All are labeled on their holders. A few buffalo nickels are included. Lot of 275 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $1,898
Lot 523		Lot of Four Uncirculated Sets of Wartime Nickels, all Choice Uncirculated or better. Includes four complete sets of the 1942-P to 1945-S Wartime Nickels, all made of the special silver composition that was used during World War II to conserve Nickel for the war effort. Lot of 44 coins. Estimated Value $225 - 275. Auctions by Bowers and Merena "Bank of Hawaii Consignment and the Ezra Cole Collection", January 23-25, 1986, Lot 2870. View details	Realized $265
Lot 524		A Set of Jefferson Nickels 1938-1964-D. All are in Uncirculated condition and mounted into a custom Lucite holder. Estimated Value $175 - 250. View details	Realized $719
Lot 525		A Double Row Box of Nickels 1883-1968-S. Includes Liberty Head Nickels, Buffalo Nickels and Jefferson Nickels. Some key dates include 1885, 1924-S, 1926-S and 1939-D. Grades vary from About Good to Proof. Careful study is recommended prior to bidding. Lot of 226 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Realized $805

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