Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 7

Coin and Currency Auction

Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1546		1866 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Long reported by the mint records that only 125 were struck, this appears to be well under the number graded. Now it is estimated that 300 were struck. Of these, PCGS has graded 92 this high with a scant 48 graded higher for this important type coin. This is one of the better ones, for it boasts deeply mirrored fields and unmolested devices. Furthermore, it is free of the usual fly specks or other unsightly problems. The planchet shows some minor laminations on the lower obverse. As with all known proofs, there is a center dot on both the obverse and reverse. A classic rarity in full gem proof condition, and worth a strong bid for the obvious quality. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 1547		1867 Shield Nickel. No rays. PCGS graded Proof 65. One of the rarest Shield nickel proofs to locate, only 31 have been graded thus far by PCGS, with 8 graded higher. Free of fly specks or other detractions, about the only complaint are some very faint hairlines. Mostly untoned and with light nickel haze. This is the toughest date to find in full gem condition aside from the 1867 with rays. One for the connoisseur. The with rays variety quickly proved to be a problem, some believed that the rays were a salute to the "stars and bars" used in the Confederate flag to honor the Southern rebels. One fact is known, the rays impaired the mints ability to strike the coin, in fact Chief Coiner A. Louden Snowden refused to make any proofs with rays, and the few that exist in proof were likely struck clandestinely. Egos and politics ruled the day, then as now. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 1548		1868 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Only 56 so graded by PCGS, with a group of 8 graded higher, making this one of the best available for collectors. Pristine surfaces that show few signs of age, just a hint of hazy toning on the reverse and a couple of minor specks visible with a glass. There may be some minor repunching on the final digit in the date. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1549		1869 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A sparkling gem proof of this scarce date. The color shows hints of nickel-blue, with light haze starting to form as well as very faint specks. Struck through something at ED of UNITED on the reverse, caused at the mint. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 1550		1870 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A glorious gem coin for the date. The obverse is mostly untoned, and the fields show few signs of handling aside from very minor hairlines. Only 60 have been graded this high, with 4 graded higher by PCGS. With so few graded, be sure to lock this one away early on before buying the more common dates. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1551		1871 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A lovely coin that has rose toning on both sides and is free of spots. There are some minor hairlines on the reverse, but these can only be seen with a glass. One of only 86 so graded, with 20 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1552		1872 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Double obverse die (Breen #2492) with the doubling most visible on the amulet below the cross. A few minor fly specks, but otherwise well preserved. Scarce in gem condition. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1553		1873 Shield Nickel. Closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 65. Light golden toning with hints of rose mixed in. Bold and well preserved. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 1554		1874 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Light hazy toning in the fields, boldly struck devices and well preserved. One of just 65 so graded by PCGS, with 32 graded higher. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1555		1875 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. One of the tough dates to find in full gem proof condition. This particular coin has deeply mirrored fields and boasts strong contrast with the devices. On the reverse there is a small speck near the U of UNITED, a few hairlines and a faint fingerprint. Still a gem and always in demand as such. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1556		1876 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. The date appears to be lightly doubled, with the repunching noted just below the primary figures. Lightly toned over mirror fields, there are a few hairlines and stray marks, but nothing worthy of note. Only 75 so graded by PCGS, with a cluster of 24 graded higher. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 1557		1877 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. The key date to the series, with only 510 struck in proof and no business strikes coined. This one has some hazy nickel toning on both sides and is a bit dull, as usually seen for this date. Only 132 so graded by PCGS, with 43 graded higher (all Proof 66). An opportunity for the specialist. Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1558		1878 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Actually, this is the rare 1878/7 variety with the shaft of the undertype 7 clearly visible inside the lower ball of the second 8 in the date. Discovered by Walter Breen when he cataloged the Gilhousen collection in 1973. Light sunset toning on the obverse and reverse, well struck and preserved in every way. A delight for the advanced collector. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $673
Lot 1559		1879 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. This is the rare triple date as noted in Breen's Encyclopedia (#2512) with repunching plainly visible on the 1 and the 8 of the date. Bright and original, with nickel gray toning on both sides. One tiny planchet flake is noted near the rim above the S of TRUST. One for the repunched date specialist, as this early die state is seldom found and most of the repunching would quickly have worn off the obverse die. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1560		1879/8 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. A lovely example of this popular overdate, only 3,200 were struck of all kinds, apparently half of which were the overdate. One of 33 graded this high by NGC, with a scant 11 graded higher. Mostly white, but there are hints of sunset toning on both sides. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details	Realized $978
Lot 1561		1879/8 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A flashy gem proof example of this popular overdate. Scarce in this grade, and certain to find a happy home with a knowledgeable collector. Bright on the obverse, a bit more hazy toning on the reverse. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1562		1880 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. This is one of the "dropped 8" coins as mentioned in Breen's Encyclopedia. Inside the second 8 of the date traces of repunching show. Cloudy and all too typical nickel toning on the reverse. Always in demand in gem condition. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details	Realized $575
Lot 1563		1881 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. If you have been searching for a gem proof shield nickel, then here is the perfect coin. Flashy mirror fields and boldly struck devices, enhanced by delicate golden tones on both sides. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $506
Lot 1564		1882 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A glass will note some moderate fly specks on the devices of this coin, nevertheless, the surfaces are free of detracting marks, and still retain most of the original mint freshness. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $604
Lot 1565		1883 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. The final year of issue of the shield nickel series. This one has beautiful golden toning with hints of rainbow colors on the obverse, the reverse with more streaky toning. An impressive example. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $506
Lot 1566		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". NGC graded Proof 65. A flashy gem example of this partial year type coin, which is represented by 3 distinct types, this being the middle one. With a bit of fingerprint toning in the left obverse field, and slight nickel haze on the reverse. Hints of gold on the devices, and this is pleasing for the grade assigned. Tough to find better. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 1567		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". NGC graded MS-65. Light golden toning is starting to form on the obverse, well struck except on the first few stars. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details	Realized $132
Lot 1568		1883 Liberty Nickel. With "CENTS". NGC graded Proof 65. Bright and flashy, with just a whisper of toning on the obverse. Frosty devices and well mirrored in the fields. Minor handling marks visible with a glass. An impressive example of the with CENTS reverse, employed to stop a few racketeers from gold-plating these nickels and passing them off as half eagles, much to the embarrassment of the mint. As the current State quarters have recently been found to be gold colored, we expect someone may be trying to pass them off as Sacagawea dollars, history goes round and round…. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1569		1884 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Untoned on the obverse, with a bit of hazy toning on the reverse. Excellent surfaces on this gem, and scarcer than the mintage would indicate. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $426
Lot 1570		1885 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. The key date the series, with the lowest mintage of all save for the 1912-S (which was saved in quantity). Only 3,790 proofs were struck, of which NGC has graded 102 this high, with just 10 graded higher. This example is toned, with some streaky elements ranging through yellow to brown. Similar on the reverse, with mottled color elements over the mirror surfaces. Free of handling problems, but this one doesn't appear to have been stored properly. As always, it is best for the collector to view the coin before bidding, if possible, to most accurately determine the value. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 1571		1885 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. Minor coinage was interrupted at the Mint from February 16, 1885 until nearly the end of 1886, which explains why so few nickels were coined of this date and the 1886. Apparently, the Mint was ordered to coin Morgan dollars and gold coins. Just 3,790 were coined in proof for the 1885, of which NGC has graded 96 this high, with a scant 9 higher. Light coppery toning on both sides, boldly struck throughout and carefully preserved. A few minor ticks from absolute perfection, mostly on the reverse. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 1572		1886 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Flashy and bright, with just a few specks from handling. One of the rare dates in this series, always popular with collectors for its low mintage date, and seldom found in gem grades. There is a planchet mark or tick on the U of UNUM on the reverse, and another on the bullet left of the word CENTS. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $483
Lot 1573		1887 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. A lovely coin which boasts bluish toning on the obverse, and a faded streak across the reverse. Curiously some of the obverse stars are not fully struck up, and show little definition at the centers. Better check this one out before bidding. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $575
Lot 1574		1888 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Toned with yellow fingerprint colors on the reverse, a bit more even on the obverse with yellow hues. Sharply impressed and scarce in this grade. Seldom found without spots or similar problems. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $380
Lot 1575		1889 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. With gold and russet colors on both sides, this coin has more toning than usually encountered. Excellent surfaces and free of spots or other problems. Estimated Value $425 - 475. View details	Realized $483
Lot 1576		1890 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. A rather dull toned proof which has a small spot before Liberty's eye. When examined under a light the colors do come alive, with hints of yellow and blue shades in concentric circles. Worth a look. Estimated Value $475 - 525. View details	Realized $483
Lot 1577		1891 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Well mirrored fields which provide excellent contrast for the frosted devices. Light toning is starting to form over the spot-free and well preserved surfaces. Seldom found better, and pretty tough to find this nice. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $575
Lot 1578		1892 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Light hazy toning over the mirror fields and frosty devices. Sharply struck and impressive. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $483
Lot 1579		1893 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Hazy yellow-gray toning on both sides and well struck by the dies. A few minor hairlines, but no spots, specks or other detractions. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $391
Lot 1580		1894 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Hazy toning and a few minor specks on Liberty's neck and below. Clean surfaces, keeping this one firmly in the gem class. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $403
Lot 1581		1895 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Here is a lovely coin, the periphery has some smoky yellow toning which changes to nickel blue sheen in the fields. There is a pair of tiny spots under the D of UNITED, and another planchet flake on the denomination. Minor hairlines, but appealing overall. Estimated Value $475 - 525. View details	Realized $604
Lot 1582		1896 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Faint toning on the obverse, a bit more on the reverse. Flashy devices which seem to float on the glass-like fields. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1583		1897 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Lightly toned with the wood-grain pattern familiar on nickel coinage. Flashy and bright, the only complaint are minor hairlines in the fields, well hidden by the toning. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $426
Lot 1584		1897 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Lightly toned on both sides, and problem free. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $472
Lot 1585		1898 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. A lovely gem proof which has streaky wood-grain toning and spot-free surfaces. Seldom found better. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $357
Lot 1586		1899 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66. Rose colored at the centers surrounded by a hint of blue around the peripheries. Liberty's cheek is especially fresh and well preserved, and impressive example for the type or date collector. Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details	Realized $1,323
Lot 1587		1899 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Lilac and gold toning on the obverse, more golden on the reverse. Sharply impressed by the dies, with each star full and complete, as well as the central devices. An impressive nickel. One tiny mark on Liberty's cheek from a higher grade, which it still may deserve. Spot-free and an excellent choice for the date. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $437
Lot 1588		1899 Liberty Nickel. Proof 63. Lightly toned and choice for the grade. Estimated Value $90 - 110. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1589		1900 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A beautiful coin for the grade, this one boasts a high degree of white flashy devices, and deep mirrors in the fields. Only a blush of toning is noted in the fields, and the coin is mostly white. It resides in an old style little PCGS holder, and has obviously been off the market for many years. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1590		1900 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Lightly toned and reflective. Free of spotting or other nickel related "problems" that often mar lower grade specimens, not so here, all is bright, fresh and original. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $380
Lot 1591		1900 Liberty Nickel. Proof 63. Light tawny colors on both sides, only a couple of tiny contact marks from perfect. Estimated Value $90 - 110. View details	Realized $150
Lot 1592		1901 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Light yellow toning on the obverse and reverse. There are some microscopic spots on the reverse. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $380
Lot 1593		1902 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Streaky brown toning on both sides, over the fully mirrored surfaces. In 1902 the Mint was experimenting a bit, using a more reflective polish on the devices, as well as the fields. It lasted a few years, then the mint went back to the more contrasting frosted devices over mirror fields. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $403
Lot 1594		1903 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Lightly toned with the familiar wood-grain appearing yellow and gold colors. Free of spots or other detractions, this gem will please the toned coin specialist. Sharp and well preserved. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $483
Lot 1595		1904 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Choice on the obverse, but there is some staining on the central reverse around the denomination. Mirror fields and devices, as struck by the Mint. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $414

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