Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 78

January Pre-Long Beach Sale 17.5% BP

Buffalo Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1020		1913. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely rainbow toning gleams on both sides. An appealing fresh Buffalo nickel, lustrous, satiny, fully struck, and unmarred by discoloration or noticeable contact marks. It is becoming difficult to find a Type 2 in this nice Gem grade showing full mint bloom. At the same time that the luster blossoms, substantial detail reveals itself on the highpoints of this exceptional example (PCGS # 3921) . Estimated Value $220 - 240. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,028
Lot 1021		1913-D. Type 2. NGC graded VF Details, Reverse Planchet Flaw. Estimated Value $80 - 90. View details	Realized $88
Lot 1022		1913-S. Type 2. NGC graded VG-8. Popular key date for Buffalo Nickels. Estimated Value $250 - 260. View details	Realized $317
Lot 1023		1917-S. NGC graded EF-45. Evenly worn. Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details	Realized $165
Lot 1024		1918-D. NGC graded VF-35. Toned. Estimated Value $120 - 130. View details	Realized $106
Lot 1025		1918-S. NGC graded MS-66. Nice even toning on this sparkling Gem Indian Head five-cent piece. Locating a 1918-S in Gem MS66 condition will test the mettle of any collector since the issue is rare in its own right and one that is seldom offered in Gem Mint State. The elusive nature of the '18-S in MS65 and above is largely due to poor strike quality. In fact, the S-mint coins are the worst made of the three 1918-dated deliveries in the Buffalo Nickel series. That said, we are delighted to say that both sides are overall sharp in definition with conspicuous bold detail over the central high points. The bison's head and tail show crisp definition. Light nickel-gray color commands respect since it is free of the to drift toward spotting and other problems found on many other examples. There are really no noticeable post-production marks or distractions, either. We cannot overemphasize the magnitude of this original-looking Gem for Buffalo Nickel Registry Set contender. Pop 1; 1 finer in 66 Star. Estimated Value $16,000 - 17,000. Previous in Heritage's 4/2011 sale where it realized $29,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,800
Lot 1026		1919. Mint Error. Broadstruck, Double Struck - Flip Over. NGC graded MS-62. Old time toning. Very unusual and impressive, to say the least. An early error. Furthermore, the condition is outstanding. A broadstruck error occurs when a coin is struck without the retaining collar to form the rim and edge that is part of the shape of the coin. Coins can be broadstruck on either Type One or Type Two planchets. When a coin is broadstruck the blank being fed into the collar will spread and distort outward as it is being struck because the collar isn't in the correct position to retain it. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,703
Lot 1027		1919-D. PCGS graded MS-64. Scarce issue. Some minor spots. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Sparkling nickel-fresh iridescence permeates this satiny beauty with a life of its own, the surface also delicately toned. Add a high level of mint frostiness and the appeal is very tempting. It is easy to see this piece was delivered a full, sharp blow by the dies as well. Pop 217; 80 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3942) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1028		1919-D. NGC graded VF-35. Toned. Estimated Value $120 - 130. View details	Realized $106
Lot 1029		1920-D. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck and choice for the given grade. Pop 258; 32 finer, 3 in 64+, 26 in 65, 2 in 66, 1 in 67 Star. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,821
Lot 1030		1921-S. NGC graded VF-30. Nice for the grade. Estimated Value $270 - 300. View details	Realized $329
Lot 1031		1921-S PCGS graded Genuine VF Details. Environmental damage (PCGS # 3948) . Estimated Value $70 - 80. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $42
Lot 1032		1926-D. NGC graded VF-35. Toned. Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details	Realized $76
Lot 1033		1926-S. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Boldly struck and just graded for the first time. Pop 162; 17 finer, 3 in 64+, 14 in 65 (PCGS # 3959) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $15,275
Lot 1034		1926-S. NGC graded VF-25. Better date: only 970,000 struck. Estimated Value $190 - 200. View details	Realized $259
Lot 1035		1937-D. 3 Legs PCGS graded Genuine AU Details. Scratch. Still a pleasing example (PCGS # 3982) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1036		1937-D. 3 Legs. NGC graded EF-45. Popular Red Book variety. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $746
Lot 1037		1937-D. 3 Legs NGC graded AU Details. Improperly cleaned. Still a nice looking coin. Estimated Value $425 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $705
Lot 1038		Fine collection of "Hobo Nickels". A group of 20 different types, each artistically rendered and all housed in a custom clean plastic holder. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details	Realized $2,468