Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 47

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Shield Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3832		1883 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and mostly untoned. Lustrous example of this final Shield nickel issue (PCGS # 3813) . Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $312
Lot 3833		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 65. Old green holder. A nice example mostly untoned with full detail from a bold strike and gleaming surfaces. A gem (PCGS # 3878) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 3834		1903 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lightly toned. Some silvery glass luster in the fields and impressive sharp devices. Only 1,790 Proofs struck (PCGS # 3901) . Estimated Value $220 - 240. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $288
Lot 3835		1907 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. Mostly untoned with outstanding gem-quality surfaces and devices. Pop 68; 12 finer, 1 in 65 star, 11 in 66 (PCGS # 3868) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 3836		1909 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Mostly untoned. Among the foremost specimens in its grade, one hovering on the verge of exemplary Proof condition. The contrast arises from the frosted relief of the design as it rides atop the sleek mirror fields. Housed in an old green holder (PCGS # 3907) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 3837		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides. Something special this way comes: by that, we mean a delightful date run of toned Buffalo Nickels, with this premiere beauty being just a foretaste of what is in store for bidders. The coin is lustrous; satiny surfaces display iridescence throughout, with the overall appearance greatly bolstered by strong luster. Regarding this date, the words FIVE CENTS appear as though on a mound. Their position relative to the protecting rim cause them to wear quite quickly once in circulation. This is therefore the first Type issued in 1913 (see the Type 2 for further description) (PCGS # 3915) . Estimated Value $150 - 200. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $288
Lot 3838		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely golden toning. In a old green slab (PCGS # 3915) . Estimated Value $120 - 140. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $184
Lot 3839		1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. NGC graded MS-65. Mesmerizing rainbow toning on the obverse with soothing lavender hues on the reverse. Meanwhile, explosive cartwheel luster enhances the satiny and lively toned surfaces, it pays to emphasize this. An attractive gem that wears its bold strike proudly (PCGS # 3916) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 3840		1913-S Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-65. Nice golden toning, the supporting luster is fresh and lively. A bold gem. Pop 276; 112 finer, 95 in 66, 16 in 67, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 3917) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 3841		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-65. Housed in an old green holder. Lovely golden toning. The Type 2 Buffalo Nickel has the reverse modified in mid-year to accommodate placement of the words FIVE CENTS in a lower, more protected area (PCGS # 3921) . Estimated Value $300 - 330. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 3842		1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. CAC Approved. Encapsulated in an old green holder. A nice bold strike, especially is this seen on Black Diamond, the animal then a resident of New York City's Central Park Zoo who stood for his depiction as the reverse's centerpiece. Pop 124; 54 finer, 44 in 66, 10 in 67 (PCGS # 3922) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 3843		1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-64. The powerful force of the dies struck this '13-D boldly; furthermore, it is nicely toned. Housed in an old green holder (PCGS # 3922) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 3844		1913-S Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck with nice golden toning near the edges. It seems they really loaded the boat of this '13-S Type 2 with positive virtues! A sparkling specimen in its grade, it displays luster that is outstanding, and a strike that is full, indeed bold, being quite crisp in all places. Pop 203; 90 finer (PCGS # 3923) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,243
Lot 3845		1914 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. The obverse displays rich rainbow toning. Pop 281; 140 finer, 124 in 66, 16 in 67 (PCGS # 3924) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $529
Lot 3846		1914-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. CAC Approved. A sharp bold strike with lovely rainbow toning. This is a shimmering, classy-looking Gem. The bold strike is impressive for the series, the year, and the mint, with both sides are typically smooth and spot-free for the grade. Housed in an old green holder. Pop 147; 41 finer, 36 in 66, 5 in 67 (PCGS # 3925) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,488
Lot 3847		1914-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. CAC Approved. Boldly struck. Tantalizing gold and olive green hues displayed on both sides. A satiny gem. Graceful underlying luster supports the wonderful toning iridescence of this premium specimen. A pleasing example of the date, to say the least, and fully struck, with strong detail in the head, horn, and shoulder area of the reverse bison that designer Fraser's talent captured so professionally on this Type. Pop 132; 32 finer in 66 (PCGS # 3926) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 3848		1915 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck with golden toning. Some flyspecks. Housed in an old green holder (PCGS # 3927) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $265
Lot 3849		1915-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice rich golden toning over lustrous surfaces. Housed in an old green holder. Pop 204; 143 finer, 113 in 65, 28 in 66, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 3928) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $529
Lot 3850		1915-S Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. Intense multi-colored toning on both sides. Well struck. This is a splendid specimen that captures all of the rich design under natural toning iridescence on both sides. Well struck for the '15-S issue, certainly much better-quality than most examples offered in recent years; we find it worthy of strong bidder interest. Pop 55; 25 finer in 66 (PCGS # 3929) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3851		1916 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. Calming lavender tones on both sides with a wealth of luster propelling it forward. Well struck. Pop 277; 77 finer, 67 in 66, 9 in 67, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 3930) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $299
Lot 3852		1916 Buffalo Nickel. Doubled die obverse. NGC graded EF-45. Lightly toned. Popular variety. Though in high demand today, this intriguing doubled die error lay unnoticed for more than forty years its production. The first published report (per David Lange, 2000) appeared in a 1962 edition of The Numismatic Scrapbook. Today, circulated examples number as few as 150 coins. There are several Mint States reported and they are even rarer. Given the standing of this error nickel in the estimation of 21st century collectors, the attractive Extremely Fine 45 example that we offer should be very desirable to an advanced buffalo nickel collector from many viewpoints. The surfaces are a natural gray color and free from spotting or marks. The doubling on the digits in the date is plain to the naked eye. Other areas of the design show the doubling as well, including the Indian's feathers and lower part of the hair, the braid, the end of the nose, lips and chin, and elsewhere. We unhesitatingly proclaim this attractive coin as one of the foremost buffalo nickel varieties in demand today. Pop 9; 40 finer. Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3853		1916-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Housed in an old green holder. Golden lilac toning on both sides. Well struck and choice for the grade (PCGS # 3932) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,121
Lot 3854		1916-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Boldly struck with nice even toning. Housed in an old green holder. Pop 268; 109 finer, 78 in 65, 27 in 66, 4 in 67 (PCGS # 3933) . Historic note: The Mint finally addressed some of the buffalo nickel's basic design weakness beginning this year. A new obverse hub was introduced. The word LIBERTY was more deeply incised, eliminating its tendency to blend with the coin's field. Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 3855		1917 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Nice golden toning atop frosty luster. A gem that is well struck. Housed in an old green holder. Pop 246; 143 finer, 131 in 66, 10 in 67, 2 in 68 (PCGS # 3934) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 3856		1917-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely rainbow toning. The frosty surface includes intense Gem-quality luster on both sides. Sharply struck as well, with not even a hint of weakness at the bison's shoulder. Housed in an old green holder. Pop 296; 143 finer, 129 in 65, 14 in 66 (PCGS # 3935) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 3857		1917-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Boldly struck with nice dark rainbow toning supported by gem-level surfaces on both sides. Spot-free originality like this commands a premium. It is fair to say that the majority of the 4.1 million buffalo nickels produced in the San Francisco Mint in 1917 entered circulation and remained there until lost. As such, this issue is accurately described as scarce in all grades. Housed in an old green holder. Pop 91; 21 finer in 66 (PCGS # 3936) . Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,200. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 3858		1918 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Vibrant golden lilac toning on both sides. It would take a lot of talent and no little patience to find another quite like this handsome, color-filled 1918 buffalo nickel. Pop 160; 47 finer, 40 in 66, 7 in 67 (PCGS # 3937) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 3859		1918-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Light blue toning. A better than average strike. Warm supporting nickel-gray surfaces exhibit splendid cartwheel luster and a satiny, matte-like appearance. Housed in an old green holder. Pop 211; 88 finer, 66 in 65, 21 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 3938) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 3860		1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded Fine-15. Clear date digits reveal the unusual 8/7 feature on this Denver Mint rarity. The surfaces show normal wear for the grade, without intervening marks or corrosion spots. Choice and attractive. FS-016.5 (PCGS # 3939) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3861		1918-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Attractive golden toning. This very scarce S-mint issue displays a velvety smooth and lustrous near-gem appearance with a gradation of toning shades on both sides. The contact from the dies is complete (and unbeatable for 1918-S); no hint of weakness on either the head or the pelt where it covers the bison's shoulder. Regarding this date, it seems that most of the mintage of 4.8 million coins entered circulation and remained there for many years. Choice Mint quality examples are rarely offered for sale. Pop 221; 31 finer, 30 in 65, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 3940) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,290
Lot 3862		1918-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded AU-55. Mint Error. Two feathers. FS-016.6 Produced by excessive die polishing, and similar to the missing leg on the 1937-D 3-leg variety, this 1918-S leaves a blank area tucked inside and under the long trailing feather where there is usually a portion of a third feather visible that was put there to give balance to the design. Not listed in Breen encyclopedia, but popular with die error collectors (PCGS # 3940) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,140
Lot 3863		1919 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Beautiful light green and golden toning. A sparkling near-Gem whose vibrant surfaces include a commanding strike. Encapsulated in an old green holder (PCGS # 3941) . Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 3864		1919-D Buffalo Nickel. ICG graded MS-65. Well struck with nice rainbow toning. The end of the Great War lead to a reduction in coinage production Denver and San Francisco Mints in 1919. Denver struck a little more than 8 million pieces. Extensive circulation then took its toll, which is why the 1919-D is rare in Gem condition. Also, the '19-D is also one of the most difficult dates to find sharply struck. Our offering of this gorgeous Gem should create a stir among bidders who long for an opportunity of such profound importance in this series. The strike is the best we have seen, a rarely stated observation. All features of the Indian are sharply delineated, and there are no areas of bothersome incompleteness Black Diamond, either. The surfaces glow with luster. They are satiny. The toning, delicate in its iridescence. There are no spots or abrasions to declare. In other words, a beautiful coin in all regards (PCGS # 3942) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,050
Lot 3865		1919-S Buffalo Nickel. ICG graded MS-64. Choice rainbow toning. Fully original and spot-free with typical smooth mint luster for the issue. Underlying the toning one sees fresh surfaces and an average to above average strike. Only a trace of soft detail at the lower feather ends and on the bison's head and shoulder (PCGS # 3943) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 3866		1920 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely golden toning. Gorgeous frosty luster. Pop 219; 115 finer, 107 in 66, 8 in 67 (PCGS # 3944) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. Ex: Fivaz Collection; The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 3867		1920-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Nice rainbow toning. A thin die break from R of LIBERTY to the eyebrow; several others noted. An very special and choice D-mint coin that one can use as a yardstick for other examples that share the MS64 grade. While the strike is forthright and crisp in many places, it is only reasonably full on the bison's head, yet without doubt few of the head and shoulder details are left to the imagination. Pop 260; 48 finer, 47 in 65, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 3945) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,100. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 3868		1920-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. A better than average strike. Toned. The usual occurrence is for the reverse to be from a more worn die than the obverse on branch mints from the 'twenties. But in this instance, it seems the obverse die was ready for retirement when it struck this otherwise sharp specimen. The luster is granular with stress-lines typical of the worn die, but the important part is that the luster is complete from tops of the hair waves to the open spaces around the Indian's profile. The condition of the surface is even better than average in that is seems free of spotting and flyspecking, that bane of some buffalo nickels. All in all a refreshing coin that should produce active bids from those who realize its importance in the series in this grade. Pop 273; 17 finer, 16 in 65, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 3946) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3869		1921 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck with light golden toning and full booming luster underneath (PCGS # 3947) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. Ex: Benson Collection; The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 3870		1921-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides. A popular key date. All of this issue's coinage was made in the latter half of the year. It is doubtful that any coins were demanded by banks at the time. They were stored at the Mint until the coining of nickels resumed late in 1923. The production of nickels would be suspended in 1922 at this Western mint, only to be resumed in the latter months of 1923. Very impressive cartwheel luster radiates serenely on satiny toned surfaces. A no-holds-barred key date in all grades, with Gems increasingly in demand. The present coin among the rarest in the buffalo nickel series. Softness in the relief (possibly from worn dies) is normal here. But bear in mind, the coin is just one of a few Gems certified by the grading service in its twelve years of existence! A coin certain to attract numerous bids. Housed in an old green holder. Pop 53; 8 finer in 66 (PCGS # 3948) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,475
Lot 3871		1923 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Sharply struck with nice blue toning. A blazing beauty! Pop 116; 9 finer in 67 (PCGS # 3949) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 3872		1923-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Lovely rainbow toning. A satiny specimen with color on both sides, and a coin that is very nearly fully struck - unusual for 1923-S -- just a hint of weakness at the Indian's braid and feathers. Pop 344; 32 finer, 30 in 65, 2 in 66 (PCGS # 3950) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,830
Lot 3873		1924 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and nicely toned, a bold Gem. Pop 199; 71 finer, 67 in 66, 4 in 67 (PCGS # 3951) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 3874		1924-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Better than average strike. Nicely toned. The surfaces have a bright, metallic, satin-like sheen under the attractive color. Pop 314; 88 finer, 87 in 65, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 3952) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 3875		1924-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely rainbow toning. Strong obverse; even stronger reverse. Unusual, to say the least! And desirable. The baking fresh luster on satiny surfaces seems to project the lovely toning outwards at the full speed of light. The sharp shoulder, head and tail details on the bison also marks this as a superior coin compared to those normally found in auctions. It goes without saying, the 1.4 million pieces produced in 1924 is one of the key draws to collectors. The rarity is such that '24-S is elusive in both choicer (high-end) circulated grade as well as Mint State grades.Pop 132; 33 finer, 32 in 65, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 3953) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,188
Lot 3876		1924-S Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded EF-45. A scarce date. Due to extensive use in circulation, most of the issue is found heavily worn and abraded. Collectors might find it worthwhile to submit a strong bid (PCGS # 3953) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 3877		1925 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Nice blue and gold toning makes this a desirable Gem. Housed in an old green holder. Pop 404; 165 finer, 159 in 66, 6 in 67 (PCGS # 3954) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $483
Lot 3878		1925-D Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. Nicely toned and a better than average strike. A few flyspecks on the reverse. This is a sparkling nickel-fresh specimen radiating mint bloom through the multiple layers of color; though not as powerfully struck as some it is carefully preserved. A gem. Pop 56; 9 finer in 66 (PCGS # 3955) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,750
Lot 3879		1925-S Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-64. Star. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides. The "star" not only applies to the grade but also to the coin's ranking on the buffalo nickel ladder of desirability, since this one is, without mincing words, a star-attraction in the sale! A frosty gem, to be sure. One with strong underlying luster from the dies that reinforce the beauty of the color, the surfaces are without blemish. They are as free from spotting as any we've seen, and as far ahead of the competition as bidders will discover. Pop 1; 16 finer in 65 (PCGS # 3956) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,338
Lot 3880		1926 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66. Nicely toned, a frosty colorful gem! Pop 316; 24 finer in 67 (PCGS # 3957) . Estimated Value $300 - 350. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $391
Lot 3881		1926-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck for this date and nicely toned. 1926-D is less often found in gem nowadays than in years past. A coin with strong underlying luster and other positive qualities. The strike is sharp, coming within an eyelash of the depth of detail seen in a P-mint of this year, and close enough to full that close attention should be paid to the fact when bidding. Indeed, the strike of the present coin easily rivals that of the plate coin in the Lange reference. Pop 82; 23 finer, 22 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 3958) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. The Harpeth Valley Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,175

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