Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 53

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Nickel Three Cent Pieces

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 386		1865 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-66. A beautiful untoned example. The surfaces are radiant, pulsing with nickel-brilliant color, and quite lustrous. Pop 36; 2 in MS67. (PCGS # 3731) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 387		1867 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-65. A nice frosty coin. Desirable post-Civil War date in Gem condition. Pop 41; 11 in 66. (PCGS # 3733) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 388		1871 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-65. Untoned and well struck. The surfaces glisten with headlight bright nickel-silvery color that will make your head spin. Pop 47; 21 in 66; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 3737) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 389		1874 Three Cent Nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. Approximately 700+ Proofs struck. Nice golden toning. A satiny toned gem of the finest order. Explosive gleaming luster enhances the rich golden color that graces the surfaces of this beautiful coin. Pop 21; 1 finer in 67. Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 390		1878 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 65. First generation holder. Lovely rainbow toning. 2,350 struck for this proof only year. An unquestioned Gem with vibrant, surfaces and a crisp strike. Indeed, with the strike as keen as a razor on this lovely toned Proof, it's one of the desirable Proof-only issues in the Nickel Three-cent series of 1865 to 1889. Pop 233; 94 finer; 79 in 66; 14 in 67; 1 in 66. (PCGS # 3774) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 391		1879 3¢ Nickel. Sharpness of MS-60 Plus. Cleaned years ago but still desirable as a low-mintage date in this unusual denomination. Boldly struck. Estimated Value $80 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 392		1866 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. A nice example free of black spots. Only 600+ proofs struck for this first year type. A coin that was produced at a time when the mint was desperately trying to catch up with the huge demand for small coinage after the American civil war. The use of nickel instead of unavailable silver (which was being hoarded at the time) was the decision rendered by the powers that be. James Barton Longacre quickly designed the new coin and had patterns struck for various congressmen. Upon striking only a few coins the dies were found to crack. Longacre determined that the rays were a contributing factor to this rapid die deterioration, and so eliminated them after only a small number were struck in 1866-67. The Proofs of this type are well known for their rarity. An incandescent and sparkling toned gem Proof whose reflective beauty comes with fully defined design features plus a torrent of varying golden and nickel-gray hues on both sides (PCGS # 3817) . Estimated Value $3,400 - 3,600. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 393		A Pair of Shield Nickels. Consists of: 1866 Rays AU50 Cleaned and 1879 ICG MS64. A total of 2 coins. Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 394		1878 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 67. Lovely rainbow toning. Only 2,350 Proofs struck for this Proof only date. A very fresh and lustrous Superb Proof that you can use as a benchmark for other examples that share this towering Proof 67 grade. While the strike is forthright and crisp, it is only reasonable to call it 100% full, and without doubt few of the shield, wreath or star details are left to the imagination, they all stand forth in bold relief. The great army of potential buyers will have to fight tooth and nail to win it for the one successful bidder's collection. Mark this one down as a Must Have lot in the sale. Pop 14; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3832) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 395		1879/8 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66. Well struck and untoned. An exceptional gem in all respects, the luster is bold and unyielding, while frosted highlights blossom on both sides. The strike is bold, indeed, as bold as ever seen on virtually any Proof in the series. Pop 111; 31 finer, 24 in 67, 6 in 68, 1 in 69 (PCGS # 3834) . Estimated Value $1,050 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 396		1882 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Lightly toned. Only 3,100 Proofs struck. A beauty, with nice snappy nickel-gray underpinning the Gem quality surfaces free of discoloration or injury. From the luster, we next take stock of the details of the design. Given the proper amount of strike pressure on the shield and all wreath elements, the coin was fully brought up by the dies. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $546
Lot 397		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". NGC graded MS-67. A nice bold strike. This conditionally elusive contribution to the sale is brilliant with rich frosty devices set against semi-prooflike fields. The strike is free of censure, being sharp in all areas. We have mentioned the luster, we have mentioned the strike. In winding up this description, we point to it being a strongly desirable one-year Type coin, and a strange one for American numismatics inasmuch as it fails to list an actual denomination. The only indicator is a large Roman numeral V on the reverse. Forgetting the fact this date was heavily hoarded at the time, Superb Gem examples like this are rarely seen nowadays, and always highly prized. Pop 48; none finer. In a new 4 pronged NGC holder. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 398		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 67. An exquisite gem that simply does not get better. The pristine Proof surfaces exhibit a mix of steel blue and light gold. Popular one-year type with only 5419 minted in Proof. Pop 4; none finer (PCGS # 3878) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex Groman Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,795
Lot 399		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 65. A hint of light golden toning. 5,219 Proofs struck for this one year type. A toned, lustrous, and exquisitely colorful Gem. Nothing indeterminate about it, everyone can see this coin gleaming in the distance. It's warm color is like an effervescent sunbeam shining through the evening haze that has burst suddenly into view. Pop 303; 90 in 66; 4 in 67. (PCGS # 3878) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 400		1883 Liberty Nickel. Without "CENTS". NGC graded MS-66. Nice even toning atop sleek frosty luster from top to bottom. Eye-catching beauty in a No CENTS Liberty nickel. Estimated Value $320 - 340. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 401		1896 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded MS-62. Toned on both sides. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 402		1898 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. A blazer with excellent brilliant cameo contrast. Only 1,795 minted. Pop 13; 3 finer in 67 (PCGS # 83896) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 403		1909 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 67. Lovely rainbow toning. 4,763 Proofs minted. *Pop 80; 12 finer; 5 in 67; 6 in 68; 1 in 68.* Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 404		1912-D Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck with satiny mint surfaces. Soft golden toning graces the surfaces on both sides. A gem. This is the initial Denver Mint nickel; authorization was given only in 1908 for the brnach mints to begin striking minor coins (Cents and Nickels) -- Denver issued one-cent pieces in 1911, and from there-on, with Liberty nickel production following in 1912. Pop 114; 27 finer in 66 (PCGS # 3874) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 405		A Lot of Liberty Nickels. Dates range from 1883 to 1912. A nice mixture of dates and grades. Includes many 1912-D coins. Coins will grade Poor to VF. A total of 2,071 pieces. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details	Realized $1,553
Lot 406		A Set of Liberty Nickels. Dates range from 1883 to 1912-S. Housed in a blue Whitman coin album. A total of 33 coins grading About Good to Good. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $604
Lot 407		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-67. Wonderful rainbow toning. Boldly struck. For the date, a frosty, satiny lilac and golden gem with deep fresh luster on both sides. Attractively struck as well, with just a hint of softness at the forehead of the bison. Superb. Pop 373; 12 in 68. (PCGS # 3915) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 408		1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely nickel-blue toned and well struck. An incredibly attractive and highly lustrous gem, a benchmark for other examples of this branch mint that share this lofty grade. While the strike is bold and crisp, it is also quite full on the key high points of the bison's shoulder, his head, and the tail, certainly no details are left to the viewer's imagination here! (PCGS # 3916) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $483
Lot 409		1936 Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. PCGS graded Proof 66 PQ. Old green holder. A fully untoned gem. Only 4,420 proofs struck. An impressive gem in all regards. The mirror surfaces are ablaze with deep reflection, the strike is sharp, and the eye appeal is nothing short of extraordinary. Pop 19; 5 finer in 67. (PCGS # 3995) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,070
Lot 410		1937-D Buffalo Nickel. 3 legs. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck and toned with a few scattered fly-specks on the reverse. An very attractive example of this unusual Buffalo nickel, a coin with residual luster and a sharp strike that is amazingly for this often worn-looking issue. The natural toning suggests that the present specimen spent much of its life in an old style collector's envelope or album, away from the ravages of cleaning or mishandling. Collectors appreciate this. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,581
Lot 411		A Lot of Full Date Buffalo Nickels. A nice assortment of dates and mint marks. Coins will grade About Good to AU. A nice lot worthy of careful examination. A total of 3,660 coins. Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000. View details	Realized $3,565
Lot 412		A Lot of No Date Buffalo Nickels. Consists of: $60 Face Value. The grades range from About Good to Good. Some pieces have partial dates. A total of 1200 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $253
Lot 413		A Near Complete Set of Buffalo Nickels. Dates range from 1913 to 1938-D. All coins are housed in old Wayte Raymond holders. Missing the 1915-S, 1918/7-D, and 1937-D 3 Legs. Contains a 1938-P Jefferson Nickel as well. A total of 64 coins grading Good to Unc. A nice collection. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $1,323
Lot 414		A Lot of Buffalo Nickels. Consists of: 1913-P Variety I (2 pieces), 1931-S (53 pieces), and 1938-D (110 pieces). Grades range from Good to AU. A nice lot. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details	Realized $920
Lot 415		A Set of Buffalo Nickels. Dates range from 1913 to 1938-D. Missing the 1918/7-D. Includes the 1937-D 3 Legged coin in Good condition. A total of 65 coins grading About Good to Fine. All housed in a blue Whitman folder. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 416		A Set of Buffalo Head Nickels. Dates range from 1913 to 1938-D. Missing the overdate and 3 Legged Buffalo. A total of 64 coins grading About Good to VF. Housed in an old Dansco Album. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $863
Lot 417		A Partial Collection of Buffalo Nickels. Dates range from 1913 to 1938-D. Consists of: 1913-P,D Type I, 1913-P Type II, 1914-P,D,S, 1915-P Double Die Obverse, 1916-P,D,S, 1917-S, 1921, 1925, 1926-P,S, 1927-P, 1928-S,D, 1929-P,S, 1930-P, 1931-S, 1934-P,D, 1935-P,D, 1936-D, 1937-P,D,S, 1938-D and 1938-D/D. A total of 32 coins grading Good to Unc. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $1,265
Lot 418		A Pair of PCGS First Generation Graded Buffalo Nickels. Consists of: 1913 Type 1 MS64 and 1913 Type 2 MS63. Nicely toned. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details	Realized $109
Lot 419		A Lot of PCGS Graded Buffalo Nickels. Consists of: 1936 MS65, 1937 MS64 (2), 1937 MS66 (Old Green Holder), and 1938-D MS65 (2). A total of 6 coins. A nice group. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details	Realized $265
Lot 420		A Pair of 1937-D Buffalo Nickels. PCGS graded both MS-65. Both coins are housed in First Generation Holders. Estimated Value $70 - 80. View details	Realized $86
Lot 421		A Lot of Buffalo Nickels. PCGS graded all MS-65. Each example is housed in a First Generation Holder. Dates include: 1938-D (6) and 1938-D/S (1). A total of 7 coins. Estimated Value $270 - 300. View details	Realized $352
Lot 422		N/D. Jefferson Nickel. PCGS graded AU-50. Struck on a Silver Dime planchet. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 423		N/D. Jefferson Nickel. PCGS graded MS-62. Mint error. Struck on a Clad Dime planchet. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 424		1940 Jefferson Nickel. Reverse of 40. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Lovely golden toning over radiant surfaces. Pop 4; none finer. Only 5 graded in Proof Cameo. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 425		A Large Lot of Jefferson Nickels. Consists of: 1938-P (3 Rolls), 1938-P (12 pieces), 1938-D (5 Rolls), 1938-D (10 pieces), 1938-S (2 Rolls), 1938-S (36 pieces), 1939-S (4 Rolls), 1939-S (39 pieces), 1939-D (1 Roll), 1939-D (14 pieces), 1942-D (2 Rolls), 1942-D (20 pieces), 1950-P (3 Rolls), 1950-P (21 pieces), 1950-D (18 pieces), 1955-P (22 pieces), Late Date Proof (14 Rolls), Late Date Proof (31 pieces). The coins grade VG to BU. A nice lot. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $750
Lot 426		A Lot of Partial BU Jefferson Nickel Rolls. Consists of: 1939-P (38 pieces), 1939-S (17 pieces), 1940-P (25 pieces), 1943-S (32 pieces), 1946-P (25 pieces), 1946-S (21 pieces), 1947-P (12 pieces), 1947-S (21 pieces), 1948-P (23 pieces), 1953-P (20 pieces), 1953-S (25 pieces). A total of 259 coins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details	Realized $575
Lot 427		A Lot of War Time U.S. Silver Nickels. Dates range from 1942 to 1945. A nice lot with some better quality coins included. A total of 1,319 coins. $65.95 Face Value. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $719
Lot 428		A Lot of PCGS Graded U.S. Type Nickels. Consists of: 1943-S MS66, 1964 PR67, 1970-S PR67, 1981-S Type 1 PR68DCAM, 2004-S Peace Medal PR68DCAM, 2004-S Keel Boat PR69DCAM, 2005-S Bison PR68DCAM, and 2005-S Western Waters PR69DCAM. Estimated Value $75 - 100. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details	Realized $75
Lot 429		A Lot of Original Jefferson Nickel BU Rolls. Consists of: 1945-S (1), 1946-D (1), 1946-S (1), 1947-S (1), 1948-S (1). A total of 5 BU Rolls. Unchecked for Full Steps. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $391
Lot 430		A Lot of BU Jefferson Nickel Rolls. Consists of: 1946-D (1), 1947-P (1), 1949-D (1), 1951-P (1), 1952-S (2), 1953-D (1), 1953-S (2), 1954-P (4), 1954-S (2), 1955-P (2), 1956-P (1), 1958-P (1), 1959-D (1), 1960-D (1). Unchecked for gems and full steps. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details	Realized $550