Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 36

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Nickel Three Cent Pieces

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1562		1866 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 66. Warm pastel toning. A gorgeous gem. A well toned gem of the finest order for this early issue whose first appearance in 1865 was well received by the public. Explosive cartwheel colors enhances the rich golden tones that grace the surfaces of this stunningly beautiful Proof. Pop 18; 1 better in 67. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1563		1871 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-66. Pristine frosty surfaces. One faint fly-specks at the obv rim at 5 o'clock. An impressive gem of this scarce early date, with brilliant luster and lively nickel fresh highlight. Representative bold strike for the date, somewhat smooth at the head and cheek area of the obverse, and thoroughly pristine on the reverse. Pop 19; 1 finer in 67. (PCGS # 3737) . Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1564		1873 Nickel Three Cents. Closed 3. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Spot-free gem. Totally white. Lustrous, mint-sparkling Proof surfaces put on a show with their gleaming originality and nickel-bright iridescence, the overall appearance greatly reinforced by cartwheel luster. Regarding this date, mintage was very low in the early years of the series. This is why the dates most often seen in auctions are those made from 1878 to 1889, when production increased. Only 1,100 Proofs were struck in 1873, about half to one-third the number of later issues. Pop 22; 1 in 65 Star; 15 in 66. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1565		1874 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Untoned gem. Blazing mirror freshness on satiny nickel bright surfaces. A touch of weakness is sometimes seen at Liberty's hair on the later Proofs, but here, because this piece was struck early in the series, it is likely that the dies were spaced with the exact precision to impart very strong metal flow in the central areas. A lovely cameo Gem Proof. Pop 19; 5 better. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1566		1886 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 65. 4,290 proofs struck. Mostly untoned. Blazing mirrors with somewhat satiny leanings on light champagne gold surfaces. A touch of weakness is seen at leaves and ribbon ends on the reverse, possibly the result of extensive polishing of the die; however, the main devices as well as the central Roman III are all crystal clear and sharp on this well made, well preserved Gem Proof. Estimated Value $575 - 625. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1567		1889 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 67. Old green label. Lightly toned. A gem Proof with intense satiny-mirror cartwheel luster that radiates broadly beneath rich champagne and rose toning. Nicely struck in most places, though a touch of weakness is noted at the rim dentils along the obverse. Final year of issue for this curious denomination. Pop 46; 1 better in 68. (PCGS # 3786) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1568		1889 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 67. Untoned. Well struck and choice. Bright satin to mirror finish, sparkling as when first issued and utterly superb! Difficult to find last year of issue in Proof. Pop 46; 1 finer in 68. (PCGS # 3786) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150