Lot 1526
1886. PCGS graded
Proof 66. A curious coin, this one was struck on a not so perfect planchet,
as there is a small defect on the upper obverse. Furthermore, there is weakness
on Liberty's lower curl, which is unusual for this date, and weak on the
opposing leaves on the reverse.
Estimated Value $600-650.
Lot 1527
1886. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Proof mintage rose to 4,290 in 1886. This one is well preserved,
and has a curious lint mark linking the first 8 in the date through the bust to
the U of UNITED. Light hazy toning starting to form.
Estimated Value
$425-450.
Lot 1528
1886. PCGS graded
Proof 65. This coin shows no problems whatsoever, the surfaces are superb
and the color is fresh and bright.
Estimated Value $425-450.
Lot 1529
1886. NGC graded
Proof 65. This is one of the middle die states for the issue, with the knob
of the 6 touching the middle loop of that digit. The surfaces show light toning
which is very natural in appearance. Nickel coins tend to "haze" when they
tone, and this one is very pleasing indeed.
Estimated Value $425-450.
Lot 1530
1887. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Although thought to have been much rarer than the overdate in
proof of this year, the PCGS Population Report shows that the regular
date coin is only moderately rarer. PCGS has graded 93 in Proof 65, with but 15
graded higher.
Estimated Value $800-850.
Lot 1531
1887. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Bright and frosty, with no signs of flyspecks or other problems.
The obverse die was worn when this one was struck, with the dentils weak in
some areas. Only 2,690 struck in proof, this amongst the better survivors.
Estimated Value $800-850.
Lot 1532
1887. NGC graded
Proof 65. With faint multicolored toning on both sides, and problem free
surfaces. Scarce and always in demand by date collectors.
Estimated Value
$800-850.
Lot 1533
1887. NGC graded
Proof 65. Light irridescent toning on both sides with excellent surfaces.
Mintage of only 2,960 in Proof, few of which are as nice as the example here.
Only 69 have been graded as such by NGC, with a scant 15 graded higher by that
service.
Estimated Value $800-850.
Lot 1534
1887. 7 over 6. NGC
graded Proof 66 Eliasberg. Flashy and bright, with the overdate clear with
a glass. Always popular with collectors, an overdate in proof condition is a
special thing. Furthermore, this one is from the Eliasberg collection, one of
the most famous collections ever assembled of United States coins. Don't miss
it this time around.
Estimated Value $700-800.
From Bowers and
Merena Inc's. Eliasberg sale, May 1996, lot 748.
Lot 1535
1887. 7 over 6.
PCGS graded Proof 65. This is an early die state, with the 6 under
the 7 plainly visible with a magnifier. There is a hint of sunset toning
starting to form, and the surfaces are pristine throughout. Boldly struck
throughout and a true gem for the collector. One tiny planchet void over the
middle I of the denomination. One of the very few proof overdates produced by
the mint.
Estimated Value $575-650.
Lot 1536
1887. 7 over 6.
PCGS graded Proof 65. A frosty gem proof that boasts fresh, clean
surfaces. The overdate has been lapped down, and is faintly visible with a
glass. Only 142 graded as such by PCGS, with 45 graded higher.
Estimated
Value $575-650.
Lot 1537
1887. 7 over 6. NGC
graded Proof 65. One of the few overdate proof issues known, the underlying
6 is clearly visible under the 7. The 8s in the date also look like they were
repunched. Frosty and white on the devices, the mirror fields show no hairlines
or contact problems aside from a very light scratch above OF on the rim. An
impressive example.
Estimated Value $575-650.
Lot 1538
1888. PCGS graded
Proof 65. A boldly struck gem that has excellent mint frost on the devices
and well mirrored fields. The second 8 in the denomination has some minor
recutting inside the lower loop, mentioned in Breen. One for the gem collector
who demands the finest.
Estimated Value $400-435.
Lot 1539
1888. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Boldly struck throughout and well preserved, this one is free of
toning and flyspecking. Only 346 so graded by PCGS, with 135 graded higher,
keeping this within a gem collectors budget. Overloaded with mint frost on the
devices.
Estimated Value $400-435.
Lot 1540
1888. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Essentially untoned, there are a few hints that this one may be
retoning naturally. Clean surfaces, keeping this solidly in the gem class, but
a couple of hairlines are noted for accuracy on the reverse.
Estimated
Value $400-435.
Lot 1541
1888. NGC graded
Proof 65. A really beautiful example of the date, only 4,582 were struck in
Proof, and this one well up in the census of those that survive. Lightly toned
with lilac and gold colors throughout, and worthy of a top-notch gem
collection. A fun date to collect with all those 8s.
Estimated Value
$400-435.
Lot 1542
1889. PCGS graded
Proof 65. A sparkling gem to represent the final year of issue. This is not
one of the overdates or repunched dates, but the reverse does have two fine die
cracks and the mint press struggled with the hard nickel alloy used in these
planchets. Untoned and original, with a single hidden spot below the first I in
the denomination. Over 550 graded by PCGS in gem grades or higher, making this
one of the more available dates for collectors.
Estimated Value $400-435.
Lot 1543
1889. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Delicate rose gold toning on the obverse, with hints of nickel
blue around the periphery of each side. A couple of hidden contact marks from
perfect.
Estimated Value $400-435.
Lot 1544
1889. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Mostly white, but there are some signs of spotting on the
reverse, although they are very light. Satiny frost on the devices and well
preserved. Proof mintage in this final year of issue, 3,436.
Estimated
Value $400-435.
Lot 1545
1889. NGC graded
Proof 65. A brilliant gem that is untoned and well struck. Examination will
note a faint scratch on Liberty's cheek, perhaps keeping this from a higher
grade. Splendid fields and devices otherwise, and only 3,426 struck as the
denomination was terminated later in the year. An opportunity for the astute
numismatist.
Estimated Value $400-435.