January 25-28, 2004, The Pre-Long Beach Coin & Currency Auction
Sale 23
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1495 1865. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $100-115. |
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1496 1865, 1867 and 1869. MS-63. A pleasing group of uncirculated specimens. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1497 1866 and 1884. PCGS graded MS-63 and PCGS Proof 63. Both in old holders. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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1498 1866 and 1867. PCGS graded both MS-63. Each is toned and both are in 1st generation holders. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $180-200. |
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1499 1866. MS-60 Plus. A decent trio of uncs. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $170-200. |
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1500 1868. Proof 63. A lovely brilliant proof example with a faint touch of tone starting to form. About 600 proofs struck. Estimated Value $225-250. |
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1501 1869. NGC graded Proof 65. Well struck with semi reflective surfaces. Pop of 97 with 11 in PF-66 and 1 in PF-67. In an older holder. Estimated Value $500-600. |
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1502 1871. Proof 64. A well struck example, lightly toned with an added touch of light blue on the reverse. About 960 proofs made. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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1503 1871. NGC graded MS-64 PQ. Bright and frosty throughout and qualifies as a Premium Quality example. In an older holder. Estimated Value $250-350. |
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1504 1873. Closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 64. A lovely spot-free example and lightly toned. In a 1st generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $240-275. |
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1505 1873. Closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 63. An intensely brilliant example and quite choice for the grade. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $200-240. |
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1506 1873. Closed 3. Proof 63. A spot-free example and lightly toned. Estimated Value $200-240. |
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1507 1874. Proof 63. A choice brilliant proof example with a few scattered fly-specks. About 700 proofs made. Estimated Value $225-250. |
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1508 1875. MS-63. A well struck Brilliant Uncirculated example. Estimated Value $90-100. |
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1509 1876. NGC graded Proof 64. Pleasing cameo contrast and delicately toned. In an older holder. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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1510 1876 and 1879. ANACS graded Proof 63 and Proof 64. Both are quite choice and exhibit full mint brilliance. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $350-400. |
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1511 1876. Proof 60 plus. A film of light tone obscures some of the mirror surface. Estimated Value $120-140. |
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1512 1878. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. A lovely platinum color gem with virtually immaculate spot-free surfaces throughout. Popular proof-only date. Pop of 16 with 27 in Proof-66 cameo and 2 in Proof 67 cameo. Estimated Value $650-700. |
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1513 1878. PCGS graded Proof 63. A choice, lightly toned example, with pleasing cameo contrast. A popular proof-only year. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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1514 1879. Proof 64. A glittering proof example with excellent cameo contrast and a touch of light tone on the cheek. Low mintage date. Estimated Value $220-240. |
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1515 1879. Proof 63. Well struck with a mixture of satiny and semi-reflective surfaces. We note some scattered fly-specks. Low mintage date. Estimated Value $180-200. |
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1516 1879. Proof 63. Brilliant semi-reflective surfaces on both sides. Estimated Value $180-200. |
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1517 1880. PCGS graded Proof 66. A splendid gem example glittering with full mint brilliance. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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1518 1880. NGC graded Proof 66. A dazzling gem example with brilliant pristine surfaces throughout. Scarcer low mintage date. In a older holder. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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1519 1881. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. A stunning gem specimen with gorgeous delicate golden toning. Pop of 21 with 9 in Proof 67 and 2 in Proof 68 Cameo. Estimated Value $500-650. |
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1520 1881. PCGS graded Proof 66. A dazzling gem proof exhibiting full mint brilliance. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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1521 1881. PCGS graded Proof 64. The surfaces are satiny and choice, free from fly-specks, all lightly toned. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $225-250. |
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1522 1881 and 1886. NGC graded both Proof 64. A delightful pair, each in an older NGC holder. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $400-450. |
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1523 1882. PCGS graded Proof 66. Well struck and very choice for the grade. The uniform delicate golden toning on both sides adds to its appeal. Estimated Value $500-550. |
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1524 1882. MS-63. Well struck with full frosty mint surfaces, lightly toned with some scattered fly-specks. Rare date in this grade. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1525 1883. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. A stunning glittering gem example. Pop of 16 with 25 in Proof 66 Cameo and 16 in Proof 67 Cameo. Estimated Value $450-550. |
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1526 1883. PCGS graded both Proof 63. Each exhibits light natural toning. Both in old green holders. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $350-400. |
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1527 1883. Proof 63. A lightly toned proof example and quite choice. Low mintage date. Estimated Value $250-275. |
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1528 1884. PCGS graded Proof 66. Well struck and absolutely gem. Lovely lilac and delicate rose toning gives this beauty great eye appeal. Pop of 173 with 42 in Proof 67 and 3 in Proof 68. Color photo. Estimated Value $500-600. |
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1529 1884. PCGS graded Proof 65. One of the low mintage dates, with little demand from the public the three cent nickel production limped along for a few more years. This gem proof will delight collectors for its flashy surfaces, mirror fields and excellent color. Estimated Value $300-350. From the Benson Collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed, March 8, 1944 as part of a complete set from 1865 to 1889 for $230. |
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1530 1884. Proof 63. Well struck with a film of faint tone and a scattering of fly-specks. Low mintage date. Estimated Value $190-210. |
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1531 1884. PCI graded EF-45. A low mintage date and very scarce in grades other than proof. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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1532 1885. PCGS graded Proof 66. A well struck gem, free from hairlines and spots. The lovely delicate gold and lavender toning on both sides adds to its appeal. Estimated Value $475-525. |
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1533 1885. Proof 63. A late in the year struck proof with enough mint frost as to be suggestive of a rare business strike. Estimated Value $250-350. |
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1534 1886. PCGS graded Proof 66. Boldly struck, fully lustrous and lightly toned. In a old green PCGS holder. Estimated Value $475-525. |
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1535 1886. PCGS graded Proof 64. A very choice example with full glittering mint brilliance. Popular low mintage date. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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1536 1887. NGC graded Proof 66. A mostly brilliant gem specimen with light natural toning. Pop of 19 with none higher. Estimated Value $1,100-1,200. |
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1537 1887. PCGS graded Proof 65. Light natural toning. A very choice example for the grade. Pop of 108 with 22 better, all by a single point. Estimated Value $325-350. |
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1538 1887. Proof 60 plus. Lightly toned. Scarce low mintage date. Estimated Value $225-250. |
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1539 1887, 7 over 6. PCGS graded Proof 66. Delicate light pastel toning adds to its appeal. Lovely quality for the grade. In an old green holder. Pop of 44 with 5 higher by a point. Estimated Value $1,050-1,150. |
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1540 1887, 7 over 6. Proof 63. Semi reflective with light pastel toning. Estimated Value $275-300. |
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1541 1888. NGC graded Proof 66. A splendid well struck gem example with stunning gold and lilac toning on both sides. In an old NGC holder. Estimated Value $475-525. |
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1542 1888. PCGS graded Proof 65. A splendid example and completely spot-free, all delicately toned. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $325-375. |
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1543 1888. Proof 63. Well struck with semi-reflective untoned surfaces. Low mintage date. Estimated Value $190-210. |
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1544 1888. Proof 63. Semi-reflective with enough mint frost as to be suggestive of a business strike. Low mintage date. Estimated Value $190-210. |
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1545 1888. Proof 63. Excellent cameo contrast with delicate sunset toning. We note some fly-specks are scattered about. Estimated Value $190-210. |
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1546 1889. PCGS graded Proof 66. Well struck with uniform delicate golden toning. A very impressive gem specimen. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $475-525. |
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1547 1889. PCGS graded Proof 64. A very choice pale blue proof specimen. In a 1st generation holder. Estimated Value $220-240. |
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1548 1889. Proof 63. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $190-210. |
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1549 1889. NGC graded MS-64. A choice frosty mint example and much scarce as a business strike than a proof. Last year of the denomination. In an older holder. Estimated Value $250-30. |
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1550 1889. PCGS graded MS-62. A frosty mint specimen that is more readily available in proof than a business strike. Estimated Value $150-200. |
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1551 1889. MS-60. A scarce business strike date. Estimated Value $125-175. |