Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 74

June Long Beach Coin Auction

Buffalo Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2695		1914 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66. Boldly struck and fully lustrous with a hint of light tone. Only 1,275 Proofs minted. Proof coins of the Indian head/buffalo nickel type were struck for sale to collectors from 1913 through 1916 and again in 1936 and 1937 The Proof five-cent pieces of 1913-16 are normally referred to as "matte" Proofs, but this term may be misleading. True matte Proofs have a dullish finish completely dissimilar to the surfaces of normal circulation strikes, and this technique of Proofing was used by the Mint exclusively for its gold coinage of 1908 and 1911-15, as well as for isolated issues of later years that were not sold publicly (commemorative half dollars for instance). The Proof nickels of 1913-16, like the cents of those years, actually possess a satin finish. This varies in texture slightly from one date to the next and even within a single year�s coinage. When found pristine, as exemplified here, these coins are extremely beautiful and visibly distinctive from currency strikes. Pop 66; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 3991) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 2696		1914 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. A well struck beauty featuring hues of pink and gold. Pop 191; 67 finer. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 2697		1918-D, 8 over 7 PCGS graded Genuine VG Details. Cleaning. A popular key date (PCGS # 3939) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 2698		A Lot of Nickels 1913 to 1975. No overdates. Includes 1937-D 3 legs. Coins will grade Good to Mint State. All in old Meghrig holders. A nice group. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. The George C. Follis Collection. View details	Realized $4,025
Lot 2699		The Dr. Charles Ruby Collection of Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938-D. No overdate or 3 legged in this set. Mounted in an Old Time Premium Card. Coins grade AG to XF. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Dr. Charles Ruby Estate. View details	Realized $1,955