Goldberg Coins and Collectibles



Sale 54

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction


Nickels
 
 
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Lot 2480
1866 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. Well struck with just a hint of light even toning. An ideal Proof example for a top qualilty type set, the Type with Rays on the reverse used only in 1866 and 1867 before the mint modified the dies for the remainder of the series. Only 600+ Proofs struck (PCGS # 3817) .
Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900.
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$2,041
Lot 2481
1866 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice even light golden toning. A rather choice example of the popular "Rays" type, though just shy of being fully struck in centers (PCGS # 3790) .
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$805
Lot 2482
1867 Shield Nickel. Rays. PCGS graded MS-63. Light even toning over choice nickel-gray luster (PCGS # 3791) .
Estimated Value $375 - 400.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$437
Lot 2483
1867 Shield Nickel. No rays. EF-45. The reverse shows an interesting Cud (PCGS # 3794) .
Estimated Value $20 - 30.
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$173
Lot 2484
1869 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. A hint of light nickel toning. Only 600 or so Proofs struck (PCGS # 3823) .
Estimated Value $325 - 350.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$437
Lot 2485
1870 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. A touch of delicate iridescent toning. We note a few scattered flyspecks. Only 1,000 or so Proofs struck (PCGS # 3824) .
Estimated Value $325 - 350.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$483
Lot 2486
1871 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. Delicate sunset toning and quite choice. Another handsome specimen from this small grouping consigned to the sale. About 960 or so Proofs minted (PCGS # 3825) .
Estimated Value $325 - 350.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$633
Lot 2487
1872 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 63. Well struck with delicate golden toning. A choice coin. Only 950 or so Proofs minted (PCGS # 3826) .
Estimated Value $250 - 270.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$437
Lot 2488
1873 Shield Nickel. Closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 66. A wonderful steel-blue Gem Proof example. Real dazzler! And an enviable coin solidly within the Proof 66 grade. Only 1,100 or so Proofs minted. Pop 21; 2 in 67 (PCGS # 3827) .
Estimated Value $700 - 750.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$920
Lot 2489
1875 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. Hints of natural iridescent toning on both sides. About 700 or so Proofs minted (mint records are sometimes innacurate for the Proof Shield nickels of the 1870s). The eager light of originality spreads out across the surface of this handsome 1875 Proof (PCGS # 3829) .
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
Ex Stack's Charles Jay Auction, Oct. 1967, Lot 549 The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$633
Lot 2490
1877 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ. Delicate light toning on both sides. Important key date. Only about 510 or so coins minted for the year. A Premium Quality coin. With the market often starved of choice, attractive specimens of rare dates like the 1877 Shield nickel, it is always a pleasure to offer one of these with original toning and color (PCGS # 3831) .
Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$3,335
Lot 2491
1878 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A gem. Hints of delicate sunset toning on both sides. Sometimes the grading of these can seem pretty rocky, what with tarnish streaks or spotting prevalent in the Shield nickel series, but the present example has all of the virtues of its grade. Only 2,350 coins struck for the year, all as Proofs (PCGS # 3832) .
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$1,610
Lot 2492
1879 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. Moderately toned. A total of 3,200 Proofs struck for this low mintage date (PCGS # 3833) .
Estimated Value $325 - 350.
Ex Mayflower Auction, circa early 1960's, Lot 407 The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$500
Lot 2493
1880 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lightly toned and a nice mate for the 1879 Proof 64 just offered. A total of 3,955 Proofs were struck (PCGS # 3835) .
Estimated Value $325 - 350.
Ex Kosoff Alex Shuford Auction, Lot 365 The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$403
Lot 2494
1881 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. A hint of light toning on both sides, lovely nickel-fresh luster that includes contrast from the frosted devices. A total of 3,575 Proofs were struck (PCGS # 3836) .
Estimated Value $325 - 350.
Ex Auction '82, Lot 1588 The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$506
Lot 2495
1882 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Delicate light even toning. Natural nickel-gray luster with sharp definition and no carbon. A truly exceptional Shield nickel. A total of 3,100 Proofs struck (PCGS # 3837) .
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$529
Lot 2496
1883 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Hints of light natural toning. From center to periphery the glare of luminous nickel-silver luster glows on this Gem Proof example. Without hesitation, we are able to conscientiously praise this fine specimen in the highest terms! (PCGS # 3838) .
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$506
Lot 2497
1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 65. A hint of light golden toning. 5,219 Proofs struck for this one year type. A toned, lustrous, and exquisitely colorful Gem. Nothing indeterminate about it, everyone can see this coin gleaming in the distance. It's warm color is like an effervescent sunbeam shining through the evening haze that has burst suddenly into view. Pop 303; 90 in 66; 4 in 67. (PCGS # 3878) .
Estimated Value $650 - 700.
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$633
Lot 2498
1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 64. Light even toning with a few minor spots. Important one-year Type (PCGS # 3878) .
Estimated Value $300 - 330.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$311
Lot 2499
1883 Liberty Nickel. With "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. A hint of light golden toning adds to its appeal. Pop 26; 65 finer (PCGS # 83881) .
Estimated Value $250 - 275.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$322
Lot 2500
1884 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. A glittering superb gem white specimen. From the luster, we next take stock of the details of the design. Given the proper amount of strike pressure by the specially prepared Proof dies, the coin was fully brought up by to where all of the designs show boldly under magnification or with the unaided eye. Pop 15; 3 in 68 CAM.
Estimated Value $1,650 - 1,750.
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Lot 2501
1885 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Good-4 (PCGS # 3846) .
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
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$518
Lot 2502
1885 Liberty Nickel. Sharpness of Fine. Very porous with dark toning, still the key date to the series.
Estimated Value $150 - 175.
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$207
Lot 2503
1889 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 CAC approved. Well struck with a hint of delicate pastel toning. A glorious specimen for the connoisseur of the series. Pop 75; 7 in PR 67 (PCGS # 3887) .
Estimated Value $800 - 850.
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$891
Lot 2504
1899 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded MS-66. Light golden toning associated with luster and surface originality far ahead of most others seen in this or any other condition. Pop 38; 4 in 67.
Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.
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Lot 2505
1903 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ. Outstanding delicate sunset toning. In a 1st generation PCGS holder. Razor-sharp devices. Spot-free originality.
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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$776
Lot 2506
1912-S Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded VF-20 (PCGS # 3875) .
Estimated Value $350 - 400.
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$391
Lot 2507
1912-S Liberty Nickel PCGS Genuine. PCGS "Genuine". Obverse scratch. Our grade is Sharpness of VG (PCGS # 3875) .
Estimated Value $125 - 135.
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$144
Lot 2508
  A Partial Set of Liberty Nickels. Includes: 1883 No Cents, 1886, 1887, 1896, 1897, 1899, 1902, 1903, 1905, 1907, 1908, 1910, 1911, 1912, and 1912-S. A total of 15 coins grading Good to Unc. A nice set.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.
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$1,208
Lot 2509
1913 Hobo Nickel with Type I Reverse. EF-40. Frosty and attractive. The Indian has a helmet and beard added.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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$127
Lot 2510
1913 Hobo Nickel with Type I Reverse. VF-20. Lightly worn with a full horn on the buffalo. The Indian has a helmet, beard, and shirt collar added.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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$109
Lot 2511
1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck with a touch of natural toning.
Estimated Value $200 - 225.
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$230
Lot 2512
1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. PCGS graded VF-20 (PCGS # 3922) .
Estimated Value $130 - 140.
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$138
Lot 2513
1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. PCGS graded VF-20 (PCGS # 3922) .
Estimated Value $130 - 140.
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$150
Lot 2514
1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is sharpness of EF-45 with a light obverse sscratch (PCGS # 3922) .
Estimated Value $100 - 110.
The Leo Wexler Collection.

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$150
Lot 2515
1913-S Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. PCGS graded EF-45 (PCGS # 3923) .
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
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$506
Lot 2516
1913-S Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. PCGS graded EF-40 (PCGS # 3923) .
Estimated Value $425 - 450.
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$489
Lot 2517
1914-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded EF-40 (PCGS # 3925) .
Estimated Value $225 - 250.
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$265
Lot 2518
1914-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded VF-30 (PCGS # 3925) .
Estimated Value $140 - 150.
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$196
Lot 2519
1915 Hobo Nickel. Fine-12. Glossy surfaces with moderate wear and most of the horn showing on the buffalo. The Indian has a reshaped head with a full brim hat, full beard, and formal collar.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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$138
Lot 2520
1915-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded EF-45 (PCGS # 3929) .
Estimated Value $225 - 250.
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$265
Lot 2521
1916 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck and untoned. Original nickel luster gleams throughout the brilliant surfaces. Devices were strengthened beginning in 1916. Noticeable is a sharper LIBERTY. Pop 153; 10 in 67 (PCGS # 3930) .
Estimated Value $600 - 650.
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$690
Lot 2522
1916 Hobo Nickel. Fine-15. Glossy and attractive with moderate wear. The Indian has a helmet or brimmed hat, delicate beard, and high collar.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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$72
Lot 2523
1916-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded AU-53 (PCGS # 3933) .
Estimated Value $100 - 110.
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$161
Lot 2524
1917 Hobo Nickel. Fine-15. Glossy steel gray. The Indian has been transformed into an Amish Farmer. Done with excellent skill and attributed to "Bo." Plated on page 78 of The Original Hobo Nickel Book. Glossy and attractive with moderate wear and most of the buffalo's horn visible. The Indian has a helmet or brimmed hat, delicate beard, and high collar. An excellent example of this popular piece of American culture.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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$460
Lot 2525
1918-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded EF-40 (PCGS # 3938) .
Estimated Value $160 - 170.
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$196
Lot 2526
1919 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66. A gorgeous well struck gem displaying touches of lovely rainbow toning. An interesting survival of the days following the close of the First World War. Pop 128; 8 in 67 (PCGS # 3941) .
Estimated Value $750 - 800.
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Lot 2527
1920-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded VF-30 (PCGS # 3946) .
Estimated Value $70 - 80.
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$115
Lot 2528
1920-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded VF-20 (PCGS # 3946) .
Estimated Value $60 - 70.
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$86
Lot 2529
1921-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded VF-35 (PCGS # 3948) .
Estimated Value $325 - 350.
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$391



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