Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 34

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 542		1866 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides. A foundation of the United States' circulating coinage today, the nickel five cent piece was not introduced until 1866. It took the Civil War, and the monetary disruption that accompanied that war, to lead the federal government to strike a nickel five cent coin. It's issue was needed to help retire the fractional currency notes notes that had circulated during the war. Congress authorized a nickel coin of the this denomination with the Mint Act of May 16, 1866. James Barton Longacre designed the shield nickel, and his initial design includes reverse rays between the stars that encircled the denomination. The Mint dropped the rays in 1867 because they caused striking problems and shortened die life. Proofs were struck in 1866 and in 1867 using the Rays design, and Breen (1977) states that approximately 125-175 coins were struck in the former year; others push this figure to 200 which is still a low mintage. This is a beautifully toned Gem Proof which has been carefully handled and now rests in a solid, accurately graded PCGS holder. Pop 29; 3 in 67 Cam. (PCGS # 83817) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,050
Lot 543		1867 Shield Nickel. Rays. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo PQ. Well struck untoned "original" Proof that has pleasing cameo frosted devices and especially deep mirrors in the fields. Almost free of spots. Pop 4; 2 in 65 Cam; 3 in 66 Cam. This outstanding specimen is of one of the most illustrious of all nineteenth century American Proof rarities, one that is in the same class with the 1864-L Proof Cent, the 1864 Small Motto Two-cent Piece, and, to a lesser degree, the 1884 and 1885 Proof Trade Dollars. Walter Breen, in his Encyclopedia of United Stated and Colonial Proof Coins, notes that 25 or so specimens were minted in Proof condition. although Proof sets were distributed on various occasions throughout the year 1867, Breen argues that the with-rays Nickels were included only on one occasion. In Breen's words, "Now known to have been issued only with the initial or February 5, 1867 delivery of silver Proofs, with possibly at most a few more in minor Proof sets at that time. Exceedingly rare, not over about a dozen survivors traceable ." Breen specifically enumerates seven examples he had examined plus a few other listings and notes that "at least two have been poorly cleaned." This is still close to the graded population by the main top-tier grading services, even after 18 years (the Breen encyclopedia was published in 1988), although a few specialists in the series suggest as many as 65 Proofs may exist in all grades, primarily those struck from die 2 (about 50 are certified as of 12/05). The present example is clearly one of the freshest known of the extremely rare "original" group and merits the Choice Cameo Proof designation with a "premium quality" title appended to reinforce its importance. A marvelous coin for the specialist (PCGS # 83818) . It is generally believed that only 25 proofs were struck of the With Rays type in 1867. However, recent research shows that two dies were actually used to strike this limited emission, a very small number from Die One and a larger (but unknown) number from Die Two. Research published in 2003 by John Dannreuther makes a convincing case for just this scenario. Both originals and restrikes (or second strikings) share a common reverse, but the obverse dies are noticeably different once the diagnostics are pointed out. There are eight diagnostics that J.D. has listed for the Obverse One, State One coins: 1) left base of 1 over right part of dentil, 7 recut, lower shield clear, full "detached" leaf; 2) area below right arrow shaft directly behind the arrowhead clear; 3) upper top left of shield to nearest leaf has small polish lines; 4) tiny die line through two leaves below the "detached" leaf continuing into the leaf below; 5) die line from 7th horizontal stripe angling down through several stripes; curly die line from 10th horizontal stripe down through left side of shield ending in the circle; 6) strong inner left bar to W in WE; 7) inner right berries recut with tiny polish line from the lower berry to the adjacent leaf; and 8) "detached" lower right part of the left arrow feather. This particular coin matches all these criteria, thus making it one of the very rare (probably 10 known) original strikings. Estimated Value $65,000 - 70,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $69,000
Lot 544		1867 Shield Nickel. No rays. NGC graded Proof 66. Mostly brilliant. Powerfully burning luster explodes like a fire storm on the nicely frosted, largely brilliant devices of this near-perfect Gem Proof. A flicker of light toning highlights the uppermost surface, with wonderful splashes on the brilliance throughout. Approx 600 proofs issued. Pop 9; none higher in proof at NGC. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 545		1868 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 PQ. A pristine gem proof with delicate pastel toning. A mirror-fresh, beautifully toned example, the reverse shows delicate iridescent patina while the obverse has just the same heavenly colors, all blended together to produce a Beethoven harmony that will please just about everyone. Crisply struck and problem-free. A candidate for finest graded. Only 600 Proofs made. Pop 9 with none higher. (PCGS # 3822) . Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000. Ex:Law Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,600
Lot 546		1868 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A white gem that sparkles. Well struck and very choice. Pop 9; 2 in 67 Cam. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 547		1868 Shield Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck with a hint of light golden toning. Nice eye appeal. A solidly graded example, this 1868 gem displays above-average striking definition for a shield nickel from this decade. This is to say that the strike is complete, not even a single fused leaf vein on the wreath and merely 2 flattened stars on the reverse to keep this coin from being full. Pop 114; 31 finer. (PCGS # 3795) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 548		1873 Shield Nickel. Closed 3. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Well struck and untoned. Pop 9; 3 in 67 Cameo. Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 549		1874 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. Approx. 700 proofs struck. Mostly untoned without spots. Among the more poorly defined Proofs in the series, this scintillating example breaks that tradition and displays uncommon glittering mirrors on both sides with frosted relief on the highest points of the design. Even the normal softness on the leaves of some 1874 nickels is absent. Pop 33; 3 in 67. (PCGS # 3828) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 550		1875 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Brilliant and untoned without spots. Although essentially brilliant, the smooth, satiny surfaces show a decided tinge of iridescent nickel-fresh color cast at certain angles. The devices were struck with such force and vigor by the razor-sharp Proof dies that all design elements show boldly. Approx 700 proofs struck. Pop 7; 2 in 66 Star; 1 in 67. Estimated Value $2,800 - 2,900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 551		1875 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. A hint of light toning. Scarce date in high grade. Pop 18; 9 in 66. (PCGS # 3804) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 552		1876 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. Well struck with a hint of light gold toning. Blazing luster on satiny-mirror lightly toned surfaces. A strong strike is seen at the on the shield as well as the two branches full of olive leaves, as well as full star radials on the reverse. 1,150 proofs issued. Pop 19; 3 in 67 Cam. (PCGS # 83830) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 553		1876 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Hint of light toning on both sides. Although uniformly frosted on the relief, the surrounding fields are slightly brighter than average with nice mirror tendencies. The toned iridescence is noted throughout, but the overall appearance is one close to full brilliance. Only 1,150 proofs issued. Pop 16; 5 finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 554		1877 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo PQ. Proof only year. 510 proofs struck. Untoned and without black spots. The surfaces are highly lustrous and each side has pitching mirrors that swirl and alternate between lighter and darker hues. Where a collector might expect to see the usual deviation in the sharp relief, mainly in the leaves on either side of the shield where the design often failed to completely fill the dies, this standout Proof takes the opposite road by being bold! Choice for the grade. Pop 22; 3 in 67 Cameo. (PCGS # 83831) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,750
Lot 555		1878 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66 PQ. Popular proof-only issue. Light hints of gold and lilac add to its appeal. A gem example, free from fly-specks with nice cameo effect contrast and a Premium Quality example for the grade. In an older NGC holder. Pop of 138 with 20 finer. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 556		1879 Shield Nickel. 9 over 8. PCGS graded Proof 67. A high degree of mint freshness graces the satiny silver gray surfaces; this is the only overdate shield nickel found as a Proof. The other overdate (1883/2) is only seen from regular-production dies. In closing, a wonderfully well struck gem without spots. Pop 21; 6 in 68; 1 in 69. (PCGS # 3834) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 557		1879 Shield Nickel. 9 over 8. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. Light even toning. No black spotsw visible. A glittering gem with a wealth of underlying detail on its smooth lightly toned surfaces. Ideally struck in all areas with not even a touch of incompleteness on stars or leaves. A lovely Proof. Pop 23; 7 in 67 Cam. (PCGS # 83834) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 558		1882 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 67. Nice strike with nice original color. This is a splendid silver gray Proof specimen with a faint bluish zephyr-like veil of iridescence on both sides. Well struck for the 1882 issue, certainly much better-quality than similar high-end examples offered in recent years; we find it worthy of strong bidder interest. Only 3100 proofs minted. Pop 38; 1 in 68 (PCGS # 3837) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 559		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". NGC graded Proof 67. Lightly toned. A very attractive superb gem with faint nickel-blue toning on the pristine surfaces surfaces that burst out atop the bright and hard-working luster beneath. Not a single weak spot in the design of the razor-sharp Liberty or wreath. Pop 18; none better at this level. (PCGS # 3878) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 560		1883 Liberty Nickel. With "CENTS". NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Untoned without spots. Popular 1st year type coin. Pop 19; 2 in 67 Cam; 1 in 68 Star Cam. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 561		1886 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 67. Superb! Lovely toning on both sides. Bright nickel gray to golden brown color bursts from original mirror surfaces unmarred by spotting. A strong strike as well, making this a desirable specimen of a semi-key date. Only 4,290 Proofs minted. Pop 16; 1 in 67 Star. (PCGS # 3884) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 562		1888 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. Well struck and mostly untoned. Amazing lustrous surfaces are alive with rich nickel to silver brilliance. Nicely struck, too, for the date since 1888 Proofs can come flat on the stars and often show some reverse details weak; everything about the present example says "full", we are happy to say. Fully struck coins are just the thing in today's active market for Gem quality Liberty nickels. Pop 80; 9 in 67. Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 563		1891 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A untoned gem. Lustrous, mint-frosty devices put on a show as they float upon the iridescence mirror surface that surrounds; the overall appearance greatly reinforced by brilliance and sparkling luster. Regarding this date, the 1891 issue is rather scarcer than many realize in Gem Cameo Proof grades. Pop 29; 25 finer. Estimated Value $600 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 564		1895 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Brilliant with a hint of light golden toning. Lustrous golden gray with grand overall eye appeal for this high quality. Crisp detail on all devices. A remarkable coin in a popularly collected series. The Liberty nickels were minted in Proof each year from 1883 to 1912. Some of the dates in the 1890s, this 1895 being an example, are much scarcer in Gem condition than originally believed. 2,062 proofs struck. Pop 5; 1 in 66 Cam as best by NGC. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 565		1897 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. Beautiful toning on both sides. The satin-like devices are pristine and unimpaired by abrasions of any size while the surrounding fields are sleek mirrorw with natural wood-grain color. Only 1,938 proofs struck. Pop 8; 1 in 68 Cameo; 1 in 69 Cameo. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 566		1897 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. A wonder coin. As good as we have ever seen for the date. Indeed, this is a satiny frosted gem of the most advantageous order for a collector. Its high degree of broad-spinning luster pulses beneath a few peach and amber highlights. Nicely struck, too, as would be expected, with just outstanding detail at the usual Achilles' heel high points on both sides. Pop 1; 1 finer in PF69 by NGC. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 567		1902 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. A nice untoned coin. No spots. A high degree of luster graces the satiny silver gray devices, while the glassy fields are in uncommonly fresh condition for a Proof Liberty nickel. Pop 77; 11 in 67. (PCGS # 3900) . Estimated Value $675 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 568		1903 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded MS-66. Nice untoned coin. A hard to believe array of rich nickel bright hues enhance the surfaces of this handsome gem Liberty nickel from the year the Wright Brothers flew their rickety airplane at Kitty Hawk. A small region of striking weakness is seen at the ear of corn on the left, but the present prize is still exceptionally beautiful. Pop 66; 1 in 66 Star; 2 in 67. (PCGS # 3864) . The 1903 Wright Brothers "Flyer" produced 12 horsepower and weighed only 152 lbs. On Dec. 17, 1903, with Orville at the controls, the Flyer lifted off shakily from Kitty Hawk and flew 120 feet -- little more than half the wingspan of a Boeing 747-400 jetliner. Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 569		1904 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. An untoned gem. Pop 36; 9 in 67; 1 in 67 Star. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 570		1909 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. A hint of light gold tone. A wonderful gem example. Blazing mirrors underneath the almost satiny champagne gold toning of this marvelous gem. Bold detail is seen at key areas of both sides, with the dies spaced perfectly to insure strong metal flow in those areas. Pop 5; 1 higher PF68 Star Cameo by NGC. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 571		1910 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. A hint of even toning on both sides. An unquestioned Superb Gem with vibrant, mirror surfaces and a crisp frosty strike on the devices. The devices as keen as a razor on this superlative 1910 nickel, one of the finest you will be offered this year, so take the plunge. Pop 6; 6 finer. A great looking coin. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 572		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-67. Bold strike. Sparkling nickel-bright iridescence permeates this satiny, lightly toned beauty with a life of its own. Add a sky-scraping level of mint frostiness and the appeal is very tempting. Pop 311; 8 in 68. (PCGS # 3915) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 573		1914 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. Well struck and toned. 1,325 proofs issued. Pop 110; 63 finer. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 574		1915 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides. Pop 100; 45 in 67; 1 in 68. A high degree of matte luster spins smoothly on the satin, deep wonderfully toned surfaces of this pristine and elusive gem. The strike is 100% crisp in all areas, with incredible detail in the buffal's shaggy hide, head, horn, and split tail. James Earle Fraser had made numerous studies of Native Americans before undertaking the task of creating an Indian head for the nickel. The obverse portrays a mature warrior facing right. His hair is braided in the style of the plains Indians with a ribbon securing the braid. Two feathers are affixed near the part of the hair, and a third one is only partly visible. The garment across his shoulder provides a foundation for the coin's date, and Fraser's initial letter 'F' appears below the date. On both the original model and the struck coin, the subject appears to be in a contemplative state with eyes half closed. (For a detailed account of this fascinating coin, see David W. Lange's The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels. (PCGS # 3992) . Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 575		1916. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck with lovely toning. All devices were struck with such force and determination by the dies that elements show with razor-edge detail. Furthermore, shimmering mint brilliance is seen over each side of this originally toned Gem. Simply top-notch quality for the grade and not seen all that often in this superior state of preservation. Pop 109; 9 in 67 (PCGS # 3930) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 576		1916-D Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-66. A brilliant frosty mint gem. In grades up to and including MS-64, the 1916-D easily found in auctions. As a Gem, however, it is rare. With the vast majority of extant examples being weakly struck, the present coin is also just a tad softly struck in the center of the obverse and over the bison's head and shoulder on the reverse. Yet the balance of the features are suitably bold in detail in keeping with the elevated grade; we are even persuaded by its originality to describe the overall appearance as suitably sharp for the type. Splendid toning throughout including some iridescence. There are no distracting blemishes, and the luster is both full and pleasingly vibrant. One would be hard pressed to locate a more exciting and original 1916 nickel from the Denver Mint. Pop 3 with 1 better in MS66 Star. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 577		1917 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66. Well strcuk and untoned gem. We haven't altered our stance on these one inch, the earliest buffalo nickels from the 'teens are, without question, the most difficult to find in Gem quality. Pop 101; 10 in 67; 2 in 68. (PCGS # 3934) . Estimated Value $850 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 578		1917-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66. A well struck spot-free gem with delicate pastel toning. Lovely iridescent colors make this an impressive offering of the year, with the Denver coinage a stand out in terms of the low number of Gem quality '66 survivors. If you were expecting the design left by the dies to be deficient in robustness, as so many do after seeing a lot of "average" 1917-D nickels, take heart. This is by all measures an exceptional coin and not the usual run-of-the-mill strike. It is, indeed, very bold. Pop 12; none better. (PCGS # 3935) . Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $17,250
Lot 579		1917-D. PCGS graded MS-65. A brilliant golden spot-free gem. A satiny matte-like gem with resilient underlying luster and original toning highlights as described. From center to periphery, the coin is extremely well struck with just a hint of weakness at the bison's head (but not horn, which is raised and full). The shoulder and tail are very well defined for this typically indifferent D-mint delivery. Pop 106; with 12 better by a point. (PCGS # 3935) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 580		1918 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. A hint of light gold toning plus silvery to nickel blue in the hair. Some spots on the reverse but still a gem. Pop 58; 10 in 66; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 3937) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 581		1918-D Buffalo Nickel. 8 over 7. NGC graded AU-58. The die for this variety must have been made late in 1917 at the Philadelphia Mint (where all branch mint dies originate). It was during the final quarter of each year that the Mint's engravers prepare dies for the next year's production. As described in David W. Lange's buffalo nickel book, "a nationwide shortage of minor coins (cents and nickels) developed during 1917-18 and led to an unprecedented output of these. It is therefore easy to understand that dies for both 1917 and 1918 would have been in preparation during the latter months of 1917 to meet both current and anticipated needs. When two dissimilar hubs were used to make a working die, no one noticed that this one obverse had an 8 over a 7. Or if they did, they just figured let it go since at first glance, or when the coin is held at arm's length, the general public wouldn't notice. That is how the famous 1918-D, 8 over 7 came to be. And a boldly struck example this is, with one of the sharpest over dates we have sen, even on mint state specimens. Pop 25. Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 582		1918-D Buffalo Nickel. 8 over 7. PCGS graded AU-55. Popular key date. Pop 17. Very clear overdate. A grade that is always in demand. Minor spot of verdigris on the jaw. Smooth russet gray toning throughout with exceptional and crisp detail in the legends, LIBERTY, and of course, the key overdate whose features couldn't be sharper! Any luster is muted beneath the afterglow of the toning. This is a generally well-struck example with key details present. It has no bothersome abrasions or points of wear outside of its stated AU55 grade, but as is often the case, the dies left their partly rigid impression behind with some modest weakness or imprecision only at the bison's shoulder and rear flank (PCGS # 3939) . The 1918/7-D overdate rivals the 1916/1916 and 1937-D 3-leg nickel for the title of most admired and sought variety in the series. Though discovered as long ago as 1931, it remains scarce to this day. The obverse die for this variety was made during the latter part of 1917 at the Philadelphia Mint in preparation for the next years coinage. It was during the final quarter of each year that the Mint's engraving department began preparing dies since the operation took weeks to supply the three mints with adequate numbers of obverse and reverse working dies. As described in David W. Lange's book on the buffalo nickel series, "a nationwide shortage of minor coins (cents and nickels) developed during 1917-18 and led to an unprecedented output of these. It is therefore easy to understand that dies for both 1917 and 1918 would have been in preparation during the latter months of 1917 to meet both current and anticipated needs. "In sinking a working die, two or more impressions had to be taken from a working hub. Between each impression, the developing die was taken to the furnace to be annealed, or softened, since the first impression caused the metal to become work-hardened. It was then ready for another impression. Amid the haste to produce new dies, a working die that had already been impressed with a hub dated 1917 was then either inadvertently or intentionally given another impression from a hub dated 1918. The result was an overdate." Estimated Value $14,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 583		1918-D Buffalo Nickel. 8 over 7. NGC graded AU-55. Lightly toned. Weakly struck in most areas with mushy detailing on the Indian's face and hair, but some sharper detail to the usual roundness here and there, including a nice buffalo. The overdate is extremely sharp, while LIBERTY tends to flatten out a little at the tops of the letters. NGC reports 12 at this level. Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 584		1918-D Buffalo Nickel. 8 over 7. PCGS graded Fine-15. Tiny old scratch near the date not affecting the overdate. Popular key date. It is not so long ago that these were first discovered, and buffalo nickel collectors soon became conscious just how difficult it is to acquire a properly graded, damage-free specimen. The dull hurt of having an open slot in ones coin album can be quickly remedied by becoming this coin's next owner (PCGS # 3939) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,565
Lot 585		1918-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Light toning on both sides. About as fully struck as these are normally found for '18-S, with just a trace of weakness at the hair and above the braid, and similar soft detail in parts of the bison's head, shoulder, and rear quarters. Lustrous and choice. Pop 117. (PCGS # 3940) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 586		1920-D Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-64. Average strike with even gold toning. Dancing luster ebbs and flows off the satiny, dullish gray toned surfaces of this still pleasing Mint State 64 1920-D nickel. A blend of shades can be seen on both sides. The strike is somewhat spongy on the reverse, though the design elements are complete and mostly detailed. A nice coin. Pop 139; 13 in 65; 1 in 66. (PCGS # 3945) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 587		1923. PCGS graded MS-66. Nice strike with light gold toning. The nickel-bright hue reciprocates between levels of frost and satin-texture on this lustrous coin, as said, it is well struck with rocking-fresh surfaces. A beautiful specimen. Pop 82; 8 in 67; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3949) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 588		1923-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Lovely original toning on both sides. Frosted glass luster and impressive fields underneath the toning. A hint of weakness at the central hair and on the bison's shoulder and head as typically seen although the other areas are generally strongly impressed by the dies. Pop 335; 27 in 65, 2 in 66. (PCGS # 3950) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,070
Lot 589		1923-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and untoned. Pop 335; 27 in 65; 2 in 66. (PCGS # 3950) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 590		1924-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. A well struck lustrous gem! The 1924-S with 1.4 million pieces produced is one of the most difficult semi-keys to the buffalo nickel series. The rarity of this issue is such that it is elusive in higher circulated as well as Mint State grades. Everyone agrees that the '24-S generally comes with an adequate to better than average strike. Compare this to the usual miserable 1925-S and the almost impossible 1926-S. In addition to overall crispness of strike, this lovely Gem MS65 displays attractive original color. Both sides are layered in well-blended champagne, dusky lavender-gray, and brownish colors. The luster is both full and pleasing with its satin smoothness, soft rather than hard like the luster of a P-mint nickel. There are no obvious marks or carbon flecks, we are happy to say, and the eye appeal is among the best that we have seen on this elusive S-mint nickel. Pop 32; only one better by a point. (PCGS # 3953) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 591		1925-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice shades of rose and gold, lilac and nickel-blue iridescence. A showy '25-D with a cocktail of underlying luster, frosty to satiny, that breathes scorching life into the highlights, which are nicely struck with average to above-average details aplenty. Pop 285; 53 in 65; 2 in 66. (PCGS # 3955) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold

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