Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 36

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Liberty Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1581		1887 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Light golden sunset toning adds to this coin's appeal. In an old green label holder. Pop 121 (PCGS # 3885) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 1582		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 65 .PQ. A brilliant flashy gem proof of Premium Quality for the grade. In an old green label holder. Always in demand for the "No CENTS" type (PCGS # 3878) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1583		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck and basically untoned. A sparkling gem of the finest order. The luster is unbeatable, the strike is nearly full, being quite crisp in most places, with outstanding visual impact left by the pristine color. Pop 289; 15 finer in 67. (PCGS # 3841) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 1584		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". NGC graded MS-66. An untoned sparkling gem. Pop 371; 50 finer. Estimated Value $500 - 525. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1585		1883 Liberty Nickel. With "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 65 .PQ. A gorgeous gem proof with a touch of light violet tone across a quadrant of the obverse. In an old green label holder. Pop 167; 43 in 66, 4 in 67 (PCGS # 3881) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 1586		1883 Liberty Nickel. With "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. A beauty with a touch of light pastel toning. Pop 26; 1 in 66 CAM, 1 in 67 CAM (PCGS # 83881) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 1587		1884 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. A frosty gem example. Pop 51; 16 finer. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,650. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 1588		1884 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A brilliant untoned gem in an old green label holder (PCGS # 3882) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 1589		1885 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66. A splendid, well struck gem with delicate sunset toning which certainly adds to its appeal. In an old green label holder. Pop 97; 15 in 67, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 3883) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 1590		1885 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 61 .PQ. We note a nick in the field in front of Liberty. Delicately toned and quite attractive for the grade. Popular key-date that is always in demand. Pop 5. Estimated Value $850 - 900. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1591		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 $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1592		1886 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded MS-64. Popular key date and always in great deman. This is a lovely and very choice example. Pop 54; 25 finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1593		1886 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65 .PQ. A splendid gem proof with just a faint film of natural toning on both sides. In an old green label holder destined for an up-grade. Pop 268 (PCGS # 3884) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1594		1888 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. A spotless untoned gem. Pop 47; 12 in 66. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 1595		1888 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. Lightly toned. A total of 4,582 proofs struck. Pop 81, 9 in 67. Estimated Value $750 - 800. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 1596		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 106; 16 in 67; 1 ubn 67 Star. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1597		1888 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A brilliant untoned gem example. A total of 4,582 proofs struck. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 3886) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1598		1889 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. An untoned gem. Estimated Value $750 - 800. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1599		1889 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66. A gem with a streak of light golden toning. Pop 61, 7 better by a point. While Mint State examples are scarcely available above the Gem level, Gems Proofs are almost as elusive. This is a frosty-mirror combination Proof, lightly patinated, and a high-end survivor that is indicative of an even higher grade. The toning has a wonderful wood-grain appearance as seen on various dates, but from 1886 to 1889 mostly (PCGS # 3887) . Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1600		1889 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Just a touch of toning is starting to form. A total of 3,336 proofs were struck. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 3887) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 1601		1890 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65 .PQ. A flashy gem proof with a touch of light golden toning across a portion of the obverse. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 3888) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1602		1891 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Excellent cameo contrast with a touch of delicate pastel toning. A total of 2,350 proofs minted. Also accompanied by a PCGS green label PR-66. Pop 21; 6 finer. Estimated Value $750 - 800. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1603		1892 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A lightly toned gem in an old green label holder. A total of 2,745 proofs struck (PCGS # 3890) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 1604		1893 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. Lustrous with delicate pastel toning. Moderate weakness in some stars, but sharply struck on Liberty's hair and coronet. The sometimes volatile cartwheel luster has been tamed somewhat by the dynamic toning of this 1893 Liberty nickel. What also sparks our interest is the varying hues of color that mingle broadly with rich pure-nickel iridescence. An attractive gem that shows off its color proudly. Pop 68; 7 in 66; 2 in 67. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1605		1893 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A gorgeous cameo gem. Only 2,195 proofs struck. Pop 20; 9 finer. Estimated Value $850 - 900. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 1606		1893 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Light violet toning adds to its appeal. A total of 2,195 proofs struck (PCGS # 3891) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 1607		1894 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded MS-66. A frosty gem sparkling with luster. A tough date to locate in gem condition. Pop 15; 2 in 67. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,900. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1608		1894 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. A brilliant cameo gem with a hint of delicate golden toning. Only 2,632 proofs struck. Pop 4; 12 in 66 CAM, 3 in 67 CAM (PCGS # 83892) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 1609		1894 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A splendid gem with light turquoise toning. Only 2,632 proofs minted. In an old green label holder. Pop 100; 7 in 66, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 3892) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1610		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 67 Cam. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1611		1895 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 .PQ. A gorgeous gem proof radiating with mirror surfaces that are light golden and a candidate for Cameo designation. In an old green label holder. Only 1,862 proofs minted. Pop 14; none finer in Proof (PCGS # 3893) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1612		1896 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Delicately toned. Only 2,062 proofs struck. In an old green label holder. Pop 66 (PCGS # 3894) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1613		1896 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Magnificent golden sunset toning on both sides. A mirror smooth and lustrous gem with a gradation of champagne to rose and lilac patina on both sides. The contact from the dies is complete as well with extra crisp Proof detail, not even a hint of weakness is seen at the centers. Worthy of a premium bid for the toning. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1614		1897 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. Lovely untoned gem. Lustrous pale golden to nickel bright which has grand overall eye appeal from the impressive swirling mirrors. The razor-sharp strike complements this eye-appeal and, some might say, adds immeasurably to the appearance and all devices are smoothly frosted on this immaculate coin. 1,938 proofs issued. Pop 2; 1 in 69 Cameo. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,763
Lot 1615		1897 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A very flashy proof specimen with just a touch of light golden toning. Only 1,938 proofs struck. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 3895) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 1616		1898 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 .PQ. A glittering superb gem with all its original brilliance. Only 1,795 proofs struck. In an old green label holder. Pop 23; 1 in 67 (PCGS # 3896) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 1617		1899 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66. A splendid brilliant untoned gem. Only 2,031 proofs struck. In an old green label holder. Pop 36; 7 finer (PCGS # 3897) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1618		1900 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66. The surfaces are highly lustrous and each side has a light coating of golden patina that swirls and alternates between lighter and darker hues. A diminished impression is again the usual outlook for a coin of this year, but in contrast, this piece was left very boldly detailed by the recoil of the sharp dies; a fortunate occurrence. Pop 33; 5 in 67. (PCGS # 3861) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 1619		1900 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66. Lightly toned. Only 2,262 proofs struck. In an old green label (PCGS # 3898) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 1620		1901 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A delicately toned gem. Only 1,985 proofs struck. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 3899) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 1621		1901 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and untoned. A small mark at the eyebrow. The surfaces are frosty and radiant. There is no toning. Need we remind bidders that a weak impression was left by the rebound of the (often dilapidated) dies that usually struck this series, especially at the stars and on the left ear of corn on the reverse; however, in the present case, the opposite is true, the coin shows outstanding detail and a clear, bold strike (PCGS # 3862) . Estimated Value $525 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1622		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. 2,018 proofs issued.Pop 79; 12 in 67. (PCGS # 3900) . Estimated Value $650 - 725. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1623		1902 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A streak of violet toning rests across the obverse. Only 2,018 proofs minted. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 3900) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 1624		1902 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Nice bold strike. The surfaces are, like those of the 1900 Liberty nickel just offered highly lustrous and each side has a pristine nickel brightness with a blush of color. This is a well-struck example with good details in the stars, the hair, and on the wreath. It has no bothersome abrasions or points of wear, though there are a few light flyspecks on the obverse (PCGS # 3863) . Estimated Value $525 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1625		1903 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66. Frosty and light toned. Pop 64; 2 in 67. Explosive luster erupts vividly beneath billowing multicolor highlights, while bursts of faint electric blue form an aura at the edges of the design elements of this satiny gem leaving Liberty's head basking in warm golden sunshine. The strike is strong save for a hint of lightness at the left ear of corn (a high spot on the reverse design that almost always fails to show completely, even on some Proofs) (PCGS # 3864) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1626		1903 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A lightly toned gem glittering with brilliance. Only 1,790 proofs struck. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 3901) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 1627		1903 Liberty Nickel. ANACS graded MS-65. New holder. Well struck and nice toning. The surfaces are attractively toned, nickel gray to silver in color, with some faint gold. This is a strongly struck example, with nice detail to all the important high points. Best of all, the face on Liberty is almost completely devoid of marks (PCGS # 3864) . Estimated Value $525 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1628		1904 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66. A totally brilliant untoned gem. Only 1,817 proofs minted. In an old green label holder. Pop 35; 3 in 67. (PCGS # 3902) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1629		1904 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. Brillinat untoned example. 1,817 issued. Pop 38; 11 finer. Estimated Value $650 - 725. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 1630		1904 Liberty Nickel. ANACS graded MS-65. A brilliant gem. In a new style holder. A bright and satiny pale golden gray specimen with swimming luster and beautiful surfaces. Somewhat finer than typically seen for the date, with fairly decent design details at the center on both sides, although a couple of the stars are marginally weak (PCGS # 3865) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold

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