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Sale 17

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U.S. Shield and Liberty Nickels
 
 
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Lot 220
  Shield Nickel. 1866. NGC graded MS-64. This is the first year of issue, and the "with rays" examples only lasted for part of two years. Good luster and an average strike.
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
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Realized
$575
Lot 221
Shield Nickel. 1867. Rays. NGC graded MS-65. Totally white in color and without the usual specks or similar problems. Struck from slightly worn dies, but with fewer die cracks than usually seen. In demand as a type coin for the rays on the reverse.
Estimated Value $2,700 - 2,900.
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Realized
$2,760
Lot 222
Shield Nickel. 1867. Rays. NGC graded MS-65. Great color and surfaces with plenty of luster too. An important type coin for the collector.
Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750.
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Lot 223
Shield Nickel. 1872. NGC graded Proof 65. A nice proof which is enhanced by delicate pink toning on the obverse, the reverse similar but also includes green iridescence and brilliant rose gold too.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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Lot 224
Shield Nickel. 1877. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A brilliant example with a touch of light nickel shading. A popular proof-only date with a mintage of 510 or so as the Mint records may not be perfect.
Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,500.
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Lot 225
Shield Nickel. 1879. NGC graded Proof 66. Blazing white in color and sharp throughout, with no problems or flyspecks anywhere to be found. A real jewel for the date or type collector.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
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Lot 226
  Shield Nickel. 1879. ANACS graded MS-62. Hazy gold toning.
Estimated Value $70 - 80.
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Realized
$552
Lot 227
Shield Nickel. 1879, 9 over 8. NGC graded Proof 67. An amazing spotless gem specimen with attractive light violet overtones. Few could be better than this one.
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600.
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Realized
$1,553
Lot 228
Shield Nickel. 1879, 9 over 8. NGC graded Proof 66. Bright white in color and sharp. No problems or contacts marks worthy of note, and a radiant example of this rare overdate.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.
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Lot 229
  Shield Nickel. 1880. PCGS graded Proof 64. Pleasing color and surfaces for the grade (PCGS # 3835) .
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Lot 230
Shield Nickel. 1883. NGC graded Proof 67. Bright and flashy and this one is enhanced by fiery sunset gold on the left obverse and around portions of the reverse rim. A few minor streaks, but highly appealing.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
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Realized
$2,300
Lot 231
  Shield Nickel. 1883. NGC graded Proof 66. Light gold toning over the usual reflective nickel sheen. Well struck and free of fly specks or other problems.
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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$575
Lot 232
  Shield Nickel. 1883. PCGS graded Proof 65. Fairly bright and fresh, with a bit of haze on the lower reverse (PCGS # 3838) .
Estimated Value $350 - 400.
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$483
Lot 233
Liberty Nickel. 1883. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded MS-66. A spot-free, sparkling white gem specimen (PCGS # 3841) .
Estimated Value $850 - 900.
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Lot 234
  Liberty Nickel. 1883. With "CENTS". NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Excellent contrast between the fields and devices and totally free of annoying spots or significant contact marks.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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$834
Lot 235
  Liberty Nickel. 1884. PCGS graded Proof 66. This one has nice fresh color and surfaces, and shows the curious repunched 1 in the date (PCGS # 3882) .
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
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Realized
$690
Lot 236
Liberty Nickel. 1884. NGC graded Proof 66. A superb gem specimen with a hint of delicate gold and light violet toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
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Realized
$661
Lot 237
Liberty Nickel. 1885. MS-60+. Reflective fields and well struck, but we note some unfortunate hairlines on both sides. Still the key date of the series, with a mintage of 1,476,490 and most are found in much lower circulated grades. A coin that would fit nicely in an album of uncirculated dates.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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Realized
$920
Lot 238
  Liberty Nickel. 1889. PCGS graded MS-63. Not quite half the stars are struck up, but lustrous and with minimal flyspecks (PCGS # 3850) .
Estimated Value $100 - 115.
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$127
Lot 239
Liberty Nickel. 1892. NGC graded MS-65. Blazing white luster and well struck, although we note a minor planchet defect to the right of the date.
Estimated Value $950 - 1,050.
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Realized
$1,093
Lot 240
  A large lot of Liberty nickels. This lot contains 473 Liberty nickels with dates from 1883 to 1912, with grades from About Good to Fine. A nice selection for the dealer. Lot of 473 coins.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
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Realized
$345






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