Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 87

September Pre Long Beach

Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 916		1866. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck and mostly untoned for this first year of issue of the coin that became known as a "nickel" because of the unsual composition of copper (75%) blended with nickel alloy (25%). These circulated side by side with the half dime of silver. After the Civil War, when these Shield nickels were first issued, most of the silver and gold coins had vansihed from circulation. When the war ended in 1865, these coins remained tucked away and actually traded at a premium over the paper money in circulation. Hence, the copper-nickel allow of this five cent coin carried no premium as did the silver half dime. Thus, these actually circulated and there was great need for merchants to be able to make small change. As the first year of issue this 1866 nickel was clearly set aside and carefully saved. In fact it is one of the finest seen by PCGS and offers excellent surfaces and a sharp strike.Pop 38; 2 finer in 66+ (PCGS # 3790) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,113
Lot 917		1877. PCGS graded Proof 63. Housed in an Old Green Holder. A lovely brilliant white untoned example. The key date to the series as only 900 were minted for this proof only issue (PCGS # 3831) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,055
Lot 918		1881. NGC graded AU-55. Scarce date. Only 68,800 struck. Pop 7; 90 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $823
Lot 919		1882. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. Lovely light golden toning. Only 3,100 struck. Pop 22; 1 finer in 68. (PCGS # 83837) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 920		A partial set of Shield Nickels. From 1866 to 1883, lacking some keys and all dates from 1877 to 1880, but including the 1881 coin. Also includes a 1866 repunched date. Coins will grade AG to VG. All hosed in a Dansco album. Lot of 17 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $470