The U.S. & Ancients Coinage Auction
October 2, 2000

U.S. Liberty Nickels (1900-1912)

Lot 1591
1900. Proof 63. Light tawny colors on both sides, only a couple of tiny contact marks from perfect.
Estimated Value $90-110.

Lot 1592
1901. NGC graded Proof 65. Light yellow toning on the obverse and reverse. There are some microscopic spots on the reverse.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1593
1902. NGC graded Proof 65. Streaky brown toning on both sides, over the fully mirrored surfaces. In 1902 the Mint was experimenting a bit, using a more reflective polish on the devices, as well as the fields. It lasted a few years, then the mint went back to the more contrasting frosted devices over mirror fields.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1594
1903. NGC graded Proof 65. Lightly toned with the familiar wood-grain appearing yellow and gold colors. Free of spots or other detractions, this gem will please the toned coin specialist. Sharp and well preserved.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1595
1904. NGC graded Proof 65. Choice on the obverse, but there is some staining on the central reverse around the denomination. Mirror fields and devices, as struck by the Mint.
Estimated Value $500-550.

Lot 1596
1905. NGC graded Proof 65. Somewhat reflective on the devices, as the Mint continued to experiment with their proof issues. The mirror fields are deep and reflective, and show only the lightest hairlines. A hint of gold toning is noted around the periphery, and free of spots or other detriments.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1597
1905. NGC graded Proof 65. Lightly toned and well struck. More reflective, as was the style during the first few years of the last century.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1598
1906. PCGS graded Proof 65. Blast white in color, with excellent surfaces that show none of the post minting problems. A few typical lint marks are noted on the stars, where the dies were carefully wiped by the coiner leaving a few tell-tale threads which now appear struck into the coin (very common on these). Excellent contrast on this gem.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1599
1906. NGC graded Proof 65. Lightly toned and extremely choice for the grade, spot-free and clean for the grade.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1600
1907. NGC graded Proof 65. With light yellow toning in the fields, a bit more on Liberty's cheek. Low mintage of just 4,763 in Proof, this one of the better to come down to us. One minor spot on the rim by the last star.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1601
1908. NGC graded Proof 65. Flashy with some yellowish to red toning on both sides. Only 1,620 were struck in Proof, this is one of the better ones to survive. NGC has only graded 85 this high, with just 65 graded higher.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1602
1908. NGC graded Proof 65. Greenish-yellow toning appears when examined under a light. Clean surfaces.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1603
1909. NGC graded Proof 66. A splendid gem specimen with a semi cameo appearance, all overlaid with a delicate film of pinkish-violet toning.
Estimated Value $500-550.

Lot 1604
1909. NGC graded Proof 65. Pleasant mauve to yellow toning on the obverse, and well struck. Problem free and a true gem by any standards.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1605
1910. NGC graded Proof 65. Light yellow toning with a small spot just before Liberty's mouth. A scarce gem that is seldom found in grades better.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1606
1911. NGC graded Proof 65. Medium gray toning throughout, and free of spots or other problems. Boldly struck, but with subdued color.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1607
1912. NGC graded Proof 65. Lightly toned on both sides with slight wood grain striations. A touch of gold on Liberty's face, with some nickel blue in her hair. A gem.
Estimated Value $400-450.

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1912-D. MS-65. A splendid satiny smooth gem example with immaculate surfaces throughout. A faint fingerprint is noted on the reverse and the surfaces are overlaid with a touch of pale blue and light violet toning. Take a look at this beauty, you will find it quite desirable.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 1609
1912-D. ANACS graded MS-64. Quite satiny in appearance with a touch of light tone. The surfaces should be carefully examined.
Estimated Value $270-290.

Lot 1610
1912-S. ANACS graded MS-64. Satiny smooth reflective surfaces with a touch of tone starting to form. Important key date that is usually found only in circulated condition. We urge careful examination of the surfaces.
Estimated Value $900-1,000.