Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 48

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Buffalo Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 765		1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded About Good-3. FS-016.5. A popular variety. As can be seen in the photographs, enough of the detail in the date is present to make a confident identification as the rare 8/7 overdate. Problem-free planchet. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 766		1919-S Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-64. Nice fully defined horn with just a hint of light golden toning. A highly lustrous '19-S with a nuance of original color augmenting the coin's attractiveness on both sides, all of which is underpinned by full luster freshness. Struck from typically-worn dies that imported a uneven texture to the devices, especially at bison. Pop 94; 15 finer (PCGS # 3943) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 767		1920-D Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. Nicely toned. It is normal deficiencies in the way a 1920-D nickel is struck, to be precise, than overall rarity, that explains the rarity of the 1920-D in Gem condition. It is easy to see this piece was delivered a full, sharp blow by the dies on the obverse, and deficient just a bit on the striking detail on reverse at the bison's head. This feature, however, is minimal for the issue, and its value to the overall desirability of this coin is essentially immaterial. Both sides boast a full blast of mint luster with a nickel-bright texture, and there are tarnish streaks or blemishes to take away from the Gem grade. A coin whose importance should be obvious to advanced buffalo nickel buyers. Pop 48; 1 finer in 66. (PCGS # 3945) . Estimated Value $4,800 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 768		1923-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with intense satiny mint luster and gorgeous light rainbow toning. For the date, a gleaming, satiny pale golden gem with deep cartwheel luster on both sides. Attractively struck as well, with outstanding detail on both sides, not even a smidgen of weakness!Pop 354; 32 finer with 30 in 65, 2 in 66. (PCGS # 3950) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,830
Lot 769		Withdrawn Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 770		1937-D Buffalo Nickel. 3 legs. PCGS graded AU-50. Housed in an old green holder. Lightly toned with a couple of fine lines in the upper portion of the hair on the obverse. Lustrous. Very few high-end specimens were saved in the 1930s, which explains the paucity of 3-legs nickels graded higher than VF or EF (PCGS # 3982) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,409
Lot 771		1937-D Buffalo Nickel. 3 legs. NGC graded VG-8. Popular variety (PCGS # 3982) . Estimated Value $475 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $506
Lot 772		1937-S Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. A brilliant untoned gem, glowing with originality. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $35