Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 57

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Three Cent Pieces

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 896		1868 Silver Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 62. A brilliant white, untoned example. Only 600 Proofs struck for this low mintage date. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 897		1865 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-64. First year of issue meant to ease a coin shortage caused by hoarding during the 1861-65 Civil War (PCGS # 3731) . Estimated Value $160 - 180. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $207
Lot 898		1881 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-64. Lustrous nickel-gray hue with sharp detail on the Roman numeral and wreath (PCGS # 3749) . Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $242
Lot 899		1882 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 67 PQ. CAC Approved. Only 3,100 minted. Golden and lilac shades accent both sides quite nicely. A fabulous Proof nickel three-cent piece in this nice assortment of such high-quality Proofs we are privileged to offer in this sale. The fields are deep in their mirrored reflectivity while each side has a centered range of toning whose grace sets the heart pounding. The devices are frosted as well and contrast sharp devices against the glassy Proof finish. All of which serves to further stress the superb quality. Pop 83; 7 finer in 68 (PCGS # 3778) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,640
Lot 900		1882 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 66. Nice light even toning. Only 3,100 Proofs minted. A bright and gleaming gem whose serene luster seems pleases us to no end (and hopefully the next owner). Sharp strike on both sides. Definitely Gem 66 quality. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661