January 25-28, 2004, The Pre-Long Beach Coin & Currency Auction
Sale 23
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1552 1866 Rays. PCGS graded MS-65. A nice, bright example with a satiny obverse and a semi-Prooflike reverse. Typical soft strike on the reverse stars. This was the first year of the new Shield Nickel type, with rays of the sun inserted between the stars on the reverse. The rays created all kinds of difficulties when the coins were struck, making it difficult to squeeze the metal into the deepest recesses of the dies. Increasing the striking pressure only shortened the life of the dies, which cracked even under normal pressures. Thus, in 1867, the rays were removed, resolving some of those issues. Estimated Value $1,400-1,700. |
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1553 1866 Rays. PCGS graded MS-64. Lightly toned. In a 1st generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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1554 1866 Rays. PCGS graded MS-63. Toned. Estimated Value $250-275. |
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1555 1866 Rays. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck for this issue and lightly toned. Estimated Value $200-220. |
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1556 1866 Rays. PCGS graded MS-61. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $180-200. |
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1557 1867. Rays. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck, lustrous and lightly toned. Estimated Value $300-350. |
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1558 1867. Rays. PCGS graded MS-63. A late die strike example, a trifle soft in the centers with lots of interesting die cracks; bright and frosty throughout. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $300-350. |
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1559 1867. No rays. Proof 64. A boldly struck platinum-grey example, quite choice and virtually spot-free. About 600 proofs made. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1560 1867. No rays. PCGS graded Proof 63. Semi mirror surfaces, lightly toned and free from spotting. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $150-200. |
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1561 1867. No rays. NGC graded MS-65. Interestingly clashed at the date as made. Areas of gold color toning. In an older NGC holder. Estimated Value $420-450. |
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1562 1867 No Rays and 1882. NGC graded MS-64 and PCGS MS-64. Both in old holders. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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1563 1867 No rays, 1873 Open 3 and 1876. AU-58. A worthwhile trio that should be inspected prior to bidding. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $120-150. |
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1564 1868. Proof 64. A very choice untoned brilliant proof example. About 600 proofs made. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1565 1868. Proof 64. A choice proof example glittering with full mirror brilliance. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1566 1872. Proof 64. Semi-reflective surfaces with soft pastel toning on both sides. About 950 proofs were struck. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1567 1873. Closed 3. Proof 64. A pleasing proof example with decent mirrors that is basically tone-free. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1568 1874. Proof 64. A truly lovely proof example with "spot-light" toning surrounded by soft pastel colors. About 700 proofs made. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1569 1875. Proof 63. A brilliant untoned beauty and quite choice. About 700 proofs struck. Estimated Value $170-190. |
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1570 1876. Proof 64. Well struck with semi-reflective surfaces which are fly-speck free and all, lightly toned. About 1150 proofs coined. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1571 1876. Proof 63. A brilliant untoned proof example. Estimated Value $170-190. |
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1572 1876 Double Date. MS-63. The doubling of the date is quite evident. The surfaces are bright and frosty. Estimated Value $150-200. |
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1573 1878. Proof 64. A well struck semi reflective example of this popular proof-only date. Estimated Value $500-650. |
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1574 1879. MS-64. A well struck and brilliant frosty mint gem. Scarce low mintage date that is more often seen in proof. Estimated Value $600-800. |
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1575 1879. MS-64. Well struck and frosty throughout, lightly toned. Estimated Value $600-800. |
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1576 1880. PCGS graded Proof 66. A bold strike with full mirror surfaces overlaid with a hint of delicate gold toning near the borders. Pop 131 with 17 higher, all Proof 67. Estimated Value $575-650. |
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1577 1880. Proof 63. A film of light natural tone somewhat obscures the mirror surfaces. Low mintage date. Estimated Value $170-190. |
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1578 1881. PCGS graded Proof 65. A well struck glittering gem specimen. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $350-400. |
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1579 1881. NGC graded Proof 65. A glittering white gem. In an older holder. Estimated Value $350-400. |
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1580 1881. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck and frosty with no real signs of wear. Quite scarce in this grade. In a 2nd generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $300-400. |
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1581 1882 Shield Nickels (3 pcs). NGC graded 2 in Proof 64 and 1 in NGC MS-64. Each is a choice example, fully lustrous and lightly toned. All in old holders. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $600-700. |
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1582 1882. MS-60. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $70-80. |
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1583 1883. PCGS graded Proof 65. A nice well struck example of the last year of the shield type. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $350-400. |
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1584 1883. PCGS graded Proof 64. Well struck and lightly toned with a scattering of light fly-specks. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $220-240. |
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1585 1883. Proof 63. Excellent mirror surfaces, lightly toned with some scattered fly-specks. Estimated Value $170-190. |
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1586 1883. MS-63. One with a doubled date. Both are bright and frosty. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1587 1883. MS-63. Each is choice and frosty and delicately toned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1588 A Lot of Shield Proof Nickels. Consists of: 1872 ANACS PR-62; 1874 PCGS PR 64; 1874 PCGS PR-63. All in older holders. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $600-650. |