Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 87

September Pre Long Beach

Buffalo Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 930		1913-S. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. Well struck and nicely toned featuring a natural blend of bluish and violet hues. Pop 138; 27 finer (PCGS # 3917) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,291
Lot 931		1913. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck with gorgeous natural pastel toning on both sides. Pop 200; 30 finer (PCGS # 3921) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $940
Lot 932		1914. PCGS graded Proof 68. Only 1,275 minted. A hint of light gold tone and well struck. Finding an essentially perfect, spot free superb gem like this takes patience and a deep wallet! Here is one of the finest to exist and a coin that will dazzle any collector who demands quality. The surfaces are amazing to view. Back up the truck and keep on bidding if you hope to win this spectacular coin! Pop 11; none finer at PCGS. Tied for the Finest graded at either service (PCGS # 3991) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 933		1914-D. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and fully lustrous, all lightly toned. A very choice example for the grade (PCGS # 3925) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $541
Lot 934		1914-S. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Very well struck with semi-reflective surfaces further enhanced by lovely gold and light rose toning (PCGS # 3926) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $558
Lot 935		1915. PCGS graded Proof 66. A well struck gem proof example exhibiting satiny "French" matte proof surfaces with delicate golden color. Only 1,050 struck and this is one of the nicer ones known today. Pop 145; 73 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3992) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 936		1915-S. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. A well struck lustrous gem example. The satiny mint surfaces exhibit a lovely blending of steel blue, light rose, and golden iridescence. A beauty! Pop 30; 3 finer in 67 (PCGS # 3929) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,170
Lot 937		1917-D. NGC graded MS-64. Lovely toning on both sides. Pop 200; 61 finer . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $705
Lot 938		1918-D, 8 over 7. PCGS graded MS-64+ PQ. CAC Approved. Boldly struck with lovely russet iridescence on both sides. The surfaces are outstanding and offer strong luster and crisp defintion throughout. The overdate feature is sharp and clear as well, and this was likely an early strike when the dies were quite fresh. Rarely are these important Buffalo nickels found in such superlative condition. It would appear that this coin spent many years housed in an album where it slowly toned and remained so fresh and untouched to earn this lofty grade from PCGS. Historically America was distracted with World War 1, which took considerable effort to fight. This country joined the fray late in 1917, and the whole mess had ended in late 1918. Thus the news of this time was all about who was winning and why, and what could be done to further the American cause. This incredible ooverdate was created during all this tumult. Someone clearly set it aside and kept it safe and secure for many years, likely completely unaware of the overdate feature or its future value. Today a coin like this is highly valued and exceptionally rare in this condition. Overdates like this one were created during the die making process, in this case a master hub was used to transfer the entire design to a die with a few blows from the larger coining presses. It must have been late in the year 1917 or early in 1918 when the older 1917 hub was still around. Somehow when making this die both the 1917 and 1918 hubs were impressed into a single die, and this overdate was born. Similar hubbing blunders include the 1909/8 double eagle, 1918/7-S quarter and the 1942/1 dimes. Inspectors would normally catch such a blunder, but obviously a few have made it into production as noted above! These overdates are always popular with collectors, especially when found on the cusp of the gem grade. This is a great coin that should be graded MS-65 or better. Pop 2; 4 finer, 2 in 65, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 3939) . Estimated Value $125,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 939		1918-D, 8 over 7. NGC graded VF-35. Important key date buffalo nickel and one of the most popular overdates of the 20th century. The date is sharp as is the underdigit. Clean surfaces and highly important to Buffalo nickel collectors. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 940		1918-D, 8 over 7. PCGS graded Fine-12. Popular key date (PCGS # 3939) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,763
Lot 941		1918-S. PCGS graded MS-64+. A beauty. Superb mark free surfaces and certainly looks like a full blown gem example. The lustrous surfaces exhibit steel blue, violet, and golden highlights that further add to its appeal. A condition rarity even at this level, and downright desirable for its elegant surfaces and strike. The fields and devices are satin smooth and show no interruptions from scuffs and bagmarks of any consequence. Far and away finer than most encountered and a challenging issue to find even close to this grade level. Pop 6; 37 finer (PCGS # 3940) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 942		1919. PCGS graded MS-66. A splendid gem specimen, boldly struck and delicately toned. Pop 153; 24 finer (PCGS # 3941) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,175
Lot 943		1919-S. NGC graded MS-64. Lovely rainbow toning with pastel rose, russet and gold shades particularly on the obverse. The strike is decent with a full horn present on the bison, but somewhat soft near the rims, typical of the San Francisco Mint of this era. Exceptional surface quality and a 1919-S Buffalo is seldom found this nice and rarely any finer. Destined for a high grade collection where toning and quality are demanded. Pop 120; 21 finer. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 944		1920-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Light golden toning on both sides over satin luster. This is the second rarest Bufflao nickel behind only the 1926-S in gem condition. The 1920-S even tops the 1925-S for this honor! To date a scant 20 have been certified by PCGS as MS-65 with a single coin finer! Hence collectors must do battle to obtain one of these gem rarities when they come to market. Demand far exceeds supply for this condition rarity and any collector who demands the best would do well to secure this coin. The strike on this coin is sharper than often seen, but typical of San Francisco in this era the Indian's feathers are not crisp but the bison has a full horn and more definition that often seen. This date is well known for soft strikes! Therefore, if you have been seeking a reasonably well struck, gem example of the 1920-S for your collection, then prepare to bid high to capture this desirable example. Pop 20; 1 finer in 66 (PCGS # 3946) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 945		1923-S. NGC graded MS-65. A boldly struck gem featuring steel blue and delicate russet and rose toning around the periphery of the obverse and reverse. As perfectly toned as one could hope for in terms of attractive hues. The surfaces are free of detracting marks, and this gem will stand tall in any advanced collection for its quality and stunning visual appeal. A prize for the astute Buffalo nickel specialist and worthy of a high bid. Pop 35; 8 finer, 7 in 66, 1 in 66 Star . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 946		1924. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and delicately toned (PCGS # 3951) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $646
Lot 947		1924-D. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. The lustrous surfaces exhibit a blending of natural pastel tones (PCGS # 3952) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 948		1926-D. PCGS graded MS-64. A trifle soft on the Buffalo's head with a sharp full horn. Lovely lustrous surfaces with natural steel blue and delicate golden highlights (PCGS # 3958) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 949		1927. PCGS graded MS-66+. A splendid superb gem specimen. Intensely lustrous with delicate golden toning. Pop 14; 8 finer in 67 (PCGS # 3960) . Estimated Value $675 - 725. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $881
Lot 950		1927-D. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. A trifle soft on the Buffalo's head as struck; nonetheless the beautiful lustrous surfaces and the natural golden and rose toning more than justify the grade. Worthy of a premium bid. Pop 435; 82 finer (PCGS # 3961) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 951		1927-S. PCGS graded MS-65. An amazing well struck gem with gorgeous steel blue and iridescent toning mostly on the obverse. A phenomenal coin worthy of a premium bid. This one is right there with the finest seen, only a few dozen gems exist as thee is likely duplication in the Population numbers. This is one of the key dates to find at this grade level of the series, and while not quite as tough as the 1926-S, certainly bears much resemblence to that rarity. A prize for the collector who demands quality, eye appeal and rarity! Pop 30; 3 finer, 2 in 65+, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 3962) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,750
Lot 952		1928. PCGS graded MS-66+. Well struck with lovely light blue toning (PCGS # 3963) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,175
Lot 953		1937-D. 3 Legs. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. A well struck superb gem example sparkling with intensely lustrous surfaces further enhanced by delicate overtones of steel blue and golden iridescence. Worthy of a premium bid and destined for a top Set Registry collection of PCGS coins. None are graded higher and this is one of only 8 seen this well preserved by PCGS. The richness of the toning is surpassed only by the intensity of the luster! Do not let this one get away if you demand the very finest and most appealing example of this blunder imaginable. It will simply blow away any competition with its amazing quality and eye appeal. This historic blunder was created under normal coining circumanstances but went a little further than expected. Apparently the feeding mechanism in the coining pres jammed up, causing the planchets to stop flowing into the press. The dies hit each other instead with no blank planchet between them. This caused the reverse die in this case to receive part of the obverse design into its fields. The coiner fixed the jam in the planchet feeding device and took the dies out to see how badly they were clashed. Apparently bad enough to need filing. The coiner that day was new to the job, a Mr. Young according to Breen, and he took an emory stick out and filed off part of the field where the clashmarks were located. In so doing he also removed the foreleg of the bison and weakened other details as well. Citing production quotas inspectors failed to notice and the dies were put back into the press and the 3 Legged Buffalo nickel was born. Only limited quantities were struck, and gems like that are precious and few in number. An outstanding opportunity to secure one of the most popular and desirable mint blunders of the 20th Century and destined for an advanced collection! Pop 8; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 3982) . Estimated Value $50,000-UP. Ex: McCarroll Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $64,625
Lot 954		1937-D. 3 legs. PCGS graded MS-64. Popular Guide Book variety and scarce this close to the gem grade. Always in high collector demand and one of the most sought after of the 20th Century rarities. Pop 175; 68 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3982) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 955		1937-D. 3 Legs. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely rich golden toning spans both sides of the lustrous coin. The surfaces are free of all but tiny signs of handling and the bizarre missing leg is noteworthy, with the lonely hoof sitting on the ground and the thigh of beast above, suspended by balance only. Also on the reverse there is a curious stream of raised die dots beneath the belly of the bison, and his rear legs both have a moth eaten appearance as this famous reverse die had significant issues after it was lapped to remove die clashing. These features are always present on the 3 Legs variety and are diagnostic. Boldly struck. Pop 175; 68 finer (PCGS # 3982) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 956		1937-D. 3 legs. NGC graded MS-64. A fully lustrous example exhibiting natural delicate pastel overtones. This is one of the most popular of the 20th Century mint blunders, with enough available that collectors can eventually obtain one, but always at a strong price when found this outstanding! The surfaces are clean and free of nicks, and there are no specks. Furthermore the toning is most elegant. Pop 234; 92 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,170
Lot 957		A partial set of Buffalo Nickels. From 1913 to 1938-D, lacking only the 1918-D 8/7 otherwise would be a complete set. The 1937-D 3 legs is in VF condition, with the rest coins grading AG to VG. Housed in a Dansco album. Lot of 65 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $969