Lot 1506
1881. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Superb surfaces, light blue toning and perfectly preserved. We
note the dies were in excellent shape when this one was coined, unlike many
seen where the dies show lapping or excessive frosting.
Estimated Value
$440-480.
Lot 1507
1881. NGC graded
Proof 65. Lightly toned on both sides with hazy nickel colors. A glass will
note some very minute spots on the obverse, and a few more on the reverse. A
gem by any standards.
Estimated Value $440-480.
Lot 1508
1882. PCGS graded
Proof 66. A satiny proof that shows very little signs of toning. There is a
small disturbance in the lower left obverse field, possibly mint made, and a
speck at the base of ES of STATES. Well struck by the dies, with full
separation on the denomination bands on the reverse, and even a small die crack
from the left rim into the wreath.
Estimated Value $600-650.
Lot 1509
1882. NGC graded
Proof 66. Tawny gold toning on the obverse, with one area that is slightly
darker on Liberty's cheek. Fly speck free, which is important on these coins.
Estimated Value $600-650.
Lot 1510
1882. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Deeply frosted and bold. No signs of toning on this piece.
Estimated Value $425-450.
Lot 1511
1882. NGC graded
Proof 65. Nickel blue toning on both sides, with a few microscopic dark
specks, mostly on the obverse. Sharply struck, before the dies were lapped, as
the ribbons and other device details are all complete and full. An impressive
gem.
Estimated Value $425-450.
Lot 1512
1883. PCGS graded
Proof 65. A true gem proof example, untoned and pleasing.
Estimated
Value $425-450.
Lot 1513
1883. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Well struck, lightly toned and problem free. A few minor handling
marks from perfection, but you'll need a strong glass to find them.
Estimated Value $425-450.
Lot 1514
1883. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Slightly cloudy toning on both sides, rose hues at the center,
bluish nickel elsewhere. An outstanding gem. Practically common with 436 so
graded and just under 300 graded higher by PCGS. Still in the top twenty
percent of those minted.
Estimated Value $425-450.
Lot 1515
1883. NGC graded
Proof 65. Faint nickel haze in the toning department, and boldly struck.
Mintage ballooned to 6,609 in 1883 as the nation obviously wanted lots of three
cent nickels. This gem will satisfy most collectors for its original color and
unspotted fields.
Estimated Value $425-450.
Lot 1516
1884. NGC graded
Proof 66. A sparkling jewel with a mintage of 3,942 in proof only, of which
188 have been graded this high by NGC, but just 30 graded higher. An
opportunity.
Estimated Value $625-650.
Lot 1517
1884. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Light gray toning over the frosted devices, boldly struck.
Estimated Value $425-450.
Lot 1518
1884. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Slightly hazy toning and very tiny flyspecks on both sides, as
occur naturally on these coins. Frosty devices and a lovely gem.
Estimated
Value $425-450.
Lot 1519
1884. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Mostly bright, with a hint of toning and only a few scattered
flyspecks. Well preserved and a delight to behold.
Estimated Value
$425-450.
Lot 1520
1884. NGC graded
Proof 65. Watery mirror fields provide a forum to contrast against the
icy-white devices. Free of spots or other problems, the delicate mirror fields
don't show any hairlines, as do most of these in this collection. Obviously,
these were assembled by a collector who demanded the finest available, few of
the coins show the usual spots or hairlines, which is unusual even for gem
examples. Collectors who buy coins from this group will not be disappointed.
Estimated Value $425-450.
Lot 1521
1885. NGC graded
Proof 66. A high-end gem that boasts flashy surfaces and a minor toning
streak on Liberty. Free of flyspecks and other problems which so often mar
these three cent nickels. Only 136 so graded by NGC, with 11 graded higher.
Mintage in proof: 3,790.
Estimated Value $600-650.
Lot 1522
1885. PCGS graded
Proof 65. A no-nonsense gem that boasts excellent frost on the devices
offset by finely mirrored fields. Untoned save for a hint of haze, and no
detracting spots are present. One of the key dates to the series, and seldom
available in higher grades.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 1523
1885. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Speckled toning with some iridescence near the periphery. Boldly
impressed and another low mintage date, far more common in proof than as a
business strike. A gem collection of these by date has become extremely popular
with collectors today.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 1524
1885. NGC graded
Proof 65. Faintly toned with streaky wood grains, slightly yellow in color.
Bold and beautiful.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 1525
1885. NGC graded
Proof 65. A boldly struck coin that boasts a hint of yellow toning.
Excellent surfaces for the grade, and free of problems. One of the better
survivors of the mintage of 3,790.
Estimated Value $450-500.