Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 31

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 88		1868 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. A well struck sparkling mint white beauty. PCGS reports 69 in this grade with 19 better by a point (PCGS # 3795) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 89		1869 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. A glittering spot-free gem and quite choice for the grade. PCGS reports 9 in this grade with 7 in PR-66 Cameo and 1 in PR-67 Cameo (PCGS # 3823) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 90		1876 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. A lovely gem specimen exhibiting brilliant proof surfaces that are spot-free. PCGS reports 19 at this level with only 3 better by a point (PCGS # 3830) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 91		1882 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. A blazing white cameo gem that is spot-free. This beauty ranks among the best. NGC reports 12 at this level with 2 in PF-67 star Cameo (PCGS # 3837) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 92		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ. The mintage on this sharply struck beauty was only 5,219. It is a premium example sure to please the winning bidder (PCGS # 3878) . Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 93		1884 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. A brilliant frosty mint gem with just a faint streak of light toning on the obverse. PCGS reports 42 with 12 better by a point (PCGS # 3845) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 94		1887 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Well struck with attractive rainbow toning on the obverse. Only 2,960 proofs were struck this year. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 95		1887 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Sharply struck with frosty lutrous surfaces. Pop 58 with 10 in MS-66. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 96		1892 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ. We note a lint mark from striking near the lower jaw, otherwise well struck with cloudly toning, perhaps from many years in a first generation PCGS holder. A short sabbatical in a jeweluster swimming pool and a brand new slab might do wonders for this low mintage (only 2,745 pieces) proof type coin. We all need a vacation and a new outfit once in a while! Estimated Value $200 - 240. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 97		1898 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66. This sharply struck gem is lustrous with attracive light golden toning. A very few tiny marks on the cheekbone and under the nose keep it from a higher grade. Pop 13 with one in MS-67. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,933
Lot 98		1903 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. A delightful gem specimen with mirror fields exhibiting delicate rainbow toning giving Miss Liberty a "spotlight" appearance. PCGS reports 19 at this level with 7 better by a point (PCGS # 3901) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 99		1904 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64 (PCGS # 3865) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $201
Lot 100		1906 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo PQ. Quite brilliant and well struck with frosty devices presenting a nice cameo appearance. Pop 8 with 24 finer in Proof Cameo. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 101		1912 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. This is a beautiful specimen, quite sharply struck with lovely toning in russet, lilac, blue and gold. Low mintage of 2,145 proof strikes for this year. Pop 12, with 3 in 67 Cameo (PCGS # 83910) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 102		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. NGC graded MS-67. Lovely lilac and soft rose toning with light golden highlights on both sides. Pop of 187 with 24 in MS-67 star and 9 in MS-68. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 103		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. NGC graded Each MS-65. Each a lustrous well struck gem and lightly toned. Lot of 4 coins (PCGS # 3915) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 104		1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-66. A well struck spot-free gem (PCGS # 3916) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 105		1913-S Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-66. An outstanding boldly struck gem with lovely light lilac and golden toning. Pop of 77 with 11 in MS-67 and 1 in MS-68 (PCGS # 3917) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 106		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. NGC graded Proof 67. Boldly struck with rich matte surfaces that are slightly satiny in the fields. Lovely multi-color toning adds to this coin's eye appeal. NGC reports 33 with 1 in PF-67 star and 5 in PF-68. Estimated Value $4,800 - 5,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 107		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. NGC graded Proof 66. Well struck with lovely shades of purple, grayish-blue and rich golden toning. NGC reports 72 with 39 rated better. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 108		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. NGC graded Proof 66 PQ. Matte Proof mintage of 1514 pieces. This specimen is superbly struck in high relief with all details sharp and clear. The surfaces are equally as nice and overlayed in pretty pastels of light gold and aqua. Housed in an old style NGC holder. Pop 87. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 109		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-66. A well struck gem, spot-free and lightly toned (PCGS # 3921) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 110		1914 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. A needle sharp Matte Proof gem with lovely toning. Both sides exhibit a blending of light violet, steel blue and pale golden toning. NGC reports 109 at this level with 63 better. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 111		1914 Buffalo Nickel. 4 over 3. NGC graded MS-65. It is the defining status of an important Buffalo Nickel collection when it includes this important coin. This is a lovely example, lustrous with a blending of steel blue and shades of light golden toning. Well struck with the clearly defined telltale diagnostics that confirm its overdate status, traces of the 3 to the top right of the 4 and a series of faint die scratches (as made) above the digit 4 in the date. In fact, this Guide Book listed overdate was unknown until 1996 and is fast earning a reputation as one of the major rareties in the series. NGC reports 3 at this level with none higher. An important offering for the Buffalo Nickel specialist (PCGS # 93924) . Estimated Value $30,000 - 33,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 112		1915-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. A handsome strike with vibrant satiny surfaces and great color. Sunrise yellow overall, the obverse is especially attractive with its pale aqua and pink highlights. David Lange in his specialized reference on Buffalo Nickels says of this date and mint, "Gems are Rare". Here is the Gem of which he speaks! (PCGS # 3928) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 113		1915-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. A well struck gem with delicate lilac toning. A popular semi-key date. PCGS reports 91 in this grade with 25 in MS-66 and 3 in MS-67. (PCGS # 3929) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 114		1915-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. An intensely lustrous example, untoned with some minor fly-specks mostly on the reverse (PCGS # 3929) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 115		1917-D Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-65 P.Q. Well struck with gorgeous toning. The lustrous surfaces on both sides are overlaid with violet, blue and light golden highlights, NGC reports 31 in this grade with only 1 better by a point. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 116		1917-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Soft strike on the hair and braid and on the buffalo's front leg and torso, yet the horn is clearly defined. Steely original luster with golden highlights. Pop 136, with 64 coins in MS-65 and 20 in 66 (PCGS # 3936) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 117		1918-D Buffalo Nickel. 8 over 7. PCGS graded MS-64. The 1918/7-D is the most treasured coin in the Buffalo Nickel series. This is a spectacular example, well struck with a sharp clear overdate including separation of the horn and tail; all, beautifully toned. The satiny lustrous surfaces exhibit lovely shades of lilac and light golden sunset toning. The number of Mint State coins in existence is mostly a matter of conjecture, but its safe to assume that approximately two dozen coins remain at that level. Although the PCGS report states 25 in this grade with only 2 better by a point, we suspect this number includes numerous re-submissions of the same coin. It is indeed an important numismatic event when a choice Mint State example of this coveted rarity appears on the market (PCGS # 3939) . Estimated Value $90,000 - 100,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 118		1919 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-67 Star. Well struck with satiny mint luster. Beautifully toned with a ring of lovely rainbow toning on both sides. NGC reports 1 at this level with 1 in MS-68 star as best. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 119		1919 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-67. Well struck and spot-free. This superb gem is as bright and fresh as they come! NGC reports only 4 in this grade with 1 in MS-67 star and 1 in MS-68 (PCGS # 3941) . Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 120		1923-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-64. The obverse strike is fairly decent but the reverse, as often seen with this date, is not completely struck up and exhibits some interesting die bulging toward the rims from overuse of the dies. The color is quite nice and the luster is vibrant overlayed in pale sunny gold. All in all, a very attractive specimen (PCGS # 3950) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 121		1924 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck with beautiful soft pastel toning on both sides. NGC reports 24 with none finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 122		1925 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66 P.Q. A gorgeous frosty mint example with lovely lilac, steel blue and delicate golden toning on both sides. PCGS reports 96 with only 1 better by a point. Due to its aesthetic appeal, we have designated this beauty Premium Quality (PCGS # 3954) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 123		1925-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. This very fresh specimen has blazing luster under a bit of pretty russet toneing. The strike is quite typical for a 25-S, soft with peripheral weakness. Still lots of eye appeal for its total originality. Lange rates it a Rarity 6 in this grade. Pop 204, with 15 in 65 and 1 in 66 (PCGS # 3956) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 124		1926 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-67. Very well struck with lustrous surfaces made up of soft frosty devices and satiny exposed fields. A pristine gem and a delight to the eye. Both sides exhibit vivid shades of lilac, green and rose color toning. NGC reports 11 with only 1 better by a point. Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 125		1927-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. Well struck with strong original luster which is covered in lovely hues of light gold and pink. In his Buffalo Nickel guide book, Lange states "In gem mint state…well struck examples (are) particularly elusive". Here is just such a specimen, well worth the attention of specialists in the series. Pop 48 with 2 in MS-66 (PCGS # 3961) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 126		1927-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. A better than average strike, this lovely gem shimmers with satiny mint luster. Each side displays a blanket of salmon-pink and steel blue toning. The remarkable surfaces are quite noteworthy for a lack of singularly mentionable blemishes or spots. This beauty should stir considerable attention from Buffalo Nickel aficionados. PCGS reports 48 at this level with 2 in MS-66 (PCGS # 3961) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 127		1927-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Quite a decent strike with attractive luster and color, particularly on the reverse where the buffalo is beautifully framed in pastel tones. Pop 48, with just 2 in MS-66 (PCGS # 3961) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,763
Lot 128		1929-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. A rare Gem quality specimen with a very decent strike, not a completely full impression but certainly far from the worst for this date/mint combination. Interesting filled D mintmark. Excellent surfaces and luster with some attractive pale golden color. Pop 99 with 34 in 66 and 1 in 67 (PCGS # 3967) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 129		1929-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. A sparkling original Gem with lovely surfaces, excellent luster and pretty light toning in pale russet and aqua shades. The strike is quite typical for this date and mint with softness on the middle portions of the hair on the obverse and on the forepart of the buffalo. The D mintmark is totally filled. Perfect for a date set of similarly graded coins. Pop 102, with 37 in 66 and one in 67 (PCGS # 3967) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 130		1930 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-66 Star. Well struck with beautiful pastel toning on both sides. Pop of 3 with 3 in MS-67. Estimated Value $850 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 131		1931-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66. A remarkably gem specimen with magnificent eye-appeal. The lustrous surfaces on both sides exhibit vivid separations between pink, gold and turquoise toning. PCGS reports 237 at this level with only 1 better by a point (PCGS # 3971) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 132		1934-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65 P.Q. A well struck gem shimmering with satiny mint luster. The obverse is pale steel-blue while the reverse is bright gold with pinkish undertones. This beauty certainly deserves the Premium Quality designation. PCGS reports 247 at this level with 28 better by a point (PCGS # 3973) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 133		1935 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck with lovely toning (PCGS # 3974) . Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $299
Lot 134		1936 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-67. Well struck with delicate pastel toning on both sides. Pop of 42 with 2 in MS-67 star and 2 in MS-68. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 135		1936 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. NGC graded Proof 68. The pristine satiny reflective fields retain full mint radiance. Both sides exhibit incredible toning consisting of a blend of violet and steel blue. Proof Buffalo Nickels, the first produced since 1916, were made in both Satin Finish (type 1) and Brilliant (type 2) formats. Total mintage representing both vanities was 4,420. This eye appealing specimen is indeed a delight to behold. NGC reports 17 at this level with 1 in MS-68 star. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 136		1937-D Buffalo Nickel. 3 legs. NGC graded MS-66. A stunning quality gem example of what is probably the most popular 20th century mint error and the most recognized one too. This is a superb gem, fresh as a daisy with brilliant soft frosty surfaces exhibiting full mint brilliance. A touch of the lightest golden-silver iridescence enhances this already memorable example. We note a tiny planchet void (as produced) in the reverse field at the top of the bison's back that will serve as a diagnostic reference point for future identification. This gorgeous gem should serve as a high point for a top Registry Set of Buffalo Nickels. In an old NGC holder. NGC reports 13 at this lofty level with 1 in MS-67 star. Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $36,225
Lot 137		1937-D Buffalo Nickel. 3 legs. NGC graded MS-64 P.Q. Here is a well struck example of what is arguably the most popular 20th century mint error. This lovely specimen boasts of soft frosty mint luster with nary a distracting blemish that is laden with attractive violet toning. Always in demand, the 3-Legged Buffalo is usually seen only in EF-AU grades. Choice uncirculated specimens are quite rare and when encountered, represent a high point in any Buffalo Nickel set. NGC reports 155 at this level with 36 in MS-65, 13 in MS-66 and 1 in MS-67 star. We suspect a healthy number at this level represent re-submissions of the same coin. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold

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