Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 85

May 31-June 2, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Liberty Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1040		1883. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 67 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely rich rainbow toning of orange and gold primarily, with tinges of iridescence near the rims. Only 5,219 struck, and this specimen is one of the absolute finest certified by PCGS. It is a single year type coin as well, as the word CENTS was soon added to the base of the reverse in late 1883, which continued through the end of the Liberty nickel series. Pop 5; 1 finer in 67+. (PCGS # 3878) . Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,935
Lot 1041		1883. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded MS-67. A hint of gold tone. Pop 30; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3841) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,938
Lot 1042		1883. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded MS-67. Well struck with lovely toning. Pop 30; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3841) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,468
Lot 1043		1883. Without "CENTS". NGC graded MS-67. A nice untoned coin. Pop 66; 4 finer in 67 Star. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,234
Lot 1044		1883. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 66 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely toning on both sides. Only 5,219 struck. Pop 86; 6 finer, 5 in 67, 1 in 67+. (PCGS # 3878) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $734
Lot 1045		1884. NGC graded Proof 66. CAC Approved. Light golden toning graces the surfaces on both sides. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Only 3,942 struck. Pop 83; 8 finer, 1 in 66+, 5 in 67, 1 in 67 Star, 1 in 68 Star. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $764
Lot 1046		1894. PCGS graded MS-67. Frosty white with a hint of gold and boldly struck. Unsurpassed quality and a stunning jewel that deserves high honors in any advanced collection. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. Tied for the finest graded at both services. (PCGS # 3855) . Estimated Value $6,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1047		1897. PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo. Fully brilliant. Only 1,938 struck. Pop 1; 3 finer, 2 in 66, 1 in 67+. (PCGS # 93895) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,468
Lot 1048		1901. PCGS graded Proof 68. Fully brilliant gem. The surfaces of this Liberty nickel are virtually pristine, the fields wholly reflective while the devices are satiny. Free of any distracting signs of contact or spotting, this example is as perfect as any specialist could hope to find. Only 1,985 struck. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3899) . Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,694
Lot 1049		1901. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC Approved. Lightly toned. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 1,985 struck. Pop 99; 37 finer, 4 in 66+, 30 in 67, 2 in 67+, 1 in 68. (PCGS # 3899) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $617
Lot 1050		1902. NGC graded MS-67. Mostly untoned and choice. Pop 4; 1 finer in 68. Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,643
Lot 1051		1903. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Well struck with light even toning. Pop 92; 10 finer, 8 in 66+, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 3864) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $793
Lot 1052		1905. PCGS graded MS-66. A well struck untoned gem. Pop 72; 7 finer in 66+. (PCGS # 3866) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1053		1908. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. Well struck and untoned. Only 1,620 struck. Pop 7; 1 finer in 68. Estimated Value $2,800 - 2,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,468
Lot 1054		1909. PCGS graded Proof 68. Fully brilliant and very choice. Examination finds no specks or spots, nor any signs of contact to distract the eye. Quality such as this is simply a marvel to behold, and this is one Liberty nickel that the new owner won't want to put down. Only 4,763 struck. Pop 3; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3907) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,875
Lot 1055		1909. NGC graded Proof 68. Fully white and well struck. Only 4,763 struck and this is one of the absolute finest seen today. It would be hard to imagine a more technically perfect coin, which is confirmed by the tiny population of this issue at the Proof-68 grade. A coin for the connoisseur of the Liberty nickel series. Pop 8; 1 finer in 68 Star. Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,465
Lot 1056		A trio of U.S. nickel sets. Consists of: a complete set of Liberty Nickels, 1883 to 1912-S, the 1885 and 1886 are Fair and the 1912-S is VG; a partial set of Liberty Nickels; a partial set of Buffalo Nickels. Housed in 3 separate albums. Coins mostly in Good conditions. Lot of 3 sets. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details	Unsold