January 25-28, 2004, The Pre-Long Beach Coin & Currency Auction
Sale 23

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Buffalo Nickels

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1664    1913. Type 1. NGC graded Proof 66. A magnificent example! Boldly struck with lovely lilac and delicate golden toning. In an older NGC holder.
Estimated Value $2,800-3,200.
 

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1665    1913. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-67 PQ. Sure, the grade on this coin is impressive enough, but wait until you see the color. It is simply stunning. Plus, the color is present on both sides, not just one or the other. The blue, lilac, and golden iridescence make this one of the most visually impressive 1913 Buffalo Nickels we've ever seen, and that's saying a lot.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,700.
 

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1666    1913. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-67. Vivid blue toning, with a hint of gold mixed in. Wonderful strike and color. Although a fairly large number of pieces appear in this grade, nicer ones are as scarce as hen's teeth (PCGS reports only 6 at the MS-68 level and none finer). Color photo.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,300.
 

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1667    1913. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-67. A golden gem with delicate violet highlights. Pop of 182 with 6 a point higher.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,300.
 
1668    1913. Type 1. PCGS graded 3 in MS-66 and 1 in PCGS MS-65. All in old holders, the last in a 1st generation holder. Each is a delicately toned gem. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $450-500.
 

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1669    1913. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. Intensely lustrous with rich golden toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $200-250.
 
1670    1913-D. Type 1, 1915 and 1916-D. PCGS graded each MS-63. All are well struck. and the 1913-D exhibits gorgous rainbow toning, All are in older holders. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $350-400.
 
1671    1913-D. Type 1 and 1914. MS-63. The first is nice and frosty the second is beautifully toned. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $90-100.
 

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1672    1913-S. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-64. Fully lustrous.
Estimated Value $170-190.
 

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1673    1914. PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ. A well struck gem matte proof specimen with satiny mint surfaces overlaid with delicate pastel toning. A beautiful coin that well deserves our Premium Quality designation. Although 1275 were originally struck, many were spent and only a small handful remain as choice as this example.
Estimated Value $1,900-2,100.
 

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1674    1915. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ. Well struck with lovely satiny surfaces which exhibit a natural blending of medium sunset toning. This is a choice Matte Proof nickel in an older 2nd generation PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $450-500.
 

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1675    1915-D. NGC graded MS-64. A well struck example with lovely pastel toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $400-450.
 
1676    1916. NTC graded MS-65. Well struck with a streak of light tone across the obverse.
Estimated Value $125-175.
 

Immensely Popular 1916 Doubled Die Obverse Nickel

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1677    1916. Doubled die obverse. PCGS graded AU-55. One of the most heralded and desired doubled dies of the 20th century! The doubling of the date is not just subtle, it's incredibly obvious, including to the unaided eye (of those with 20/20 vision). This is a nice, problem-free, lightly circulated example with streaks of golden-brown toning on both sides. The finest examples of this variety included to MS-63 examples: one from NGC and another from PCGS. For the record, the NGC MS-63 sold at the 2001 ANA sale for $63,250 and is probably worth more today.
Estimated Value $25,000-30,000.
 
1678    1916-S. MS-64. This beauty displays lovely warm sunset toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $300-330.
 

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1679    1917-D. PCGS graded MS-64. Golden toned on both sides, with a satiny appearance caused by worn dies. Very well struck and nicely detailed. Housed in an older style, green label PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $700-800.
 

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1680    1917-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Faint golden toning on bright, chrome-like surfaces. Nicely struck, perhaps 80-90% full (which is rather nice for this date). A semi-circular arc through the Indian's head appears to be an impression from the circumference of another Nickel (making this an error coin?). Housed in an older-generation, green-label holder.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,700.
 

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1681    1918-D, 8 over 7. PCGS graded VF-30. A very popular key date in a highly collectible grade. The overdate itself is quite sharp, with remnants of the 7 showing clearly beneath the 8. One of the most popular rarities from the 20th century.
Estimated Value $5,500-6,000.
 

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1682    1919-S. PCGS graded MS-63. A very scarce date in high grade. This is a lovely original example with plenty of mint luster.
Estimated Value $900-1,000.
 

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1683    1919-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Rich golden toning on both sides. Typical soft strike for the "S" mint Nickel (however, the mintmark is rather well-defined).
Estimated Value $900-1,000.
 
1684    1921, 1925 and 1934-D. MS-63 to MS-64. A choice trio each delicately toned. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $300-350.
 

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1685    1923. PCGS graded MS-66. A well struck beauty with rich golden toning. Pop of 83 with 7 better by a point.
Estimated Value $900-1,000.
 

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1686    1926-D. PCGS graded MS-64. Nicely toned with lavender and light silver-blue shades. Better than average strike, somewhere around 90% full, with a bold mintmark, a nearly full horn, and a nicely defined tail.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
 
1687    A Lot of Brilliant Uncirculated Buffalo Nickels. Consists of: 1931-S NGC MS-64; 1934-D PCI MS-64; 1935 PCGS MS-65; 1935-D PCGS MS-64; 1935-D NGC MS-64 Here is a quality lot. All in old holders. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $450-500.
 
1688    1935. Doubled die reverse. PCGS graded VF-20.
Estimated Value $125-150.
 

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1689    1936. PCGS graded Proof 66 Satin. A stunning satin proof specimen with delicate shades of light golden toning. Pop of 229.
Estimated Value $1,700-1,900.
 

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1690    1936. Type 2. PCGS graded Brilliant Proof 65 PQ. An exquisite gem proof specimen with delicate pastel toning on both sides. This beauty is definitely worthy of our Premium Quality designation. Color photo.
Estimated Value $1,700-1,900.
 

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1691    1936. Type 2. NGC graded Brilliant Proof 65. Lightly toned in a blush of golden iridescence. This is the "Brilliant" version that was struck later in 1936, after the public roundly condemned the "Satin" finish, which didn't look special enough to warrant the Proofing premium charged by the Mint.
Estimated Value $1,700-1,900.
 

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1692    1937. PCGS graded Proof 67. A spectacular golden gem! Completely free from spots and other distractions. We do not see much room for improvement on this one. Pop of 311 with 9 in PR-68 and 1 in PR-69.
Estimated Value $2,200-2,400.
 

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1693    1937. PCGS graded Proof 65. An exquisite brilliant proof gem with a few faint flyspecks on both sides hardly worthy of mention. In an old green PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $1,100-1,250.
 

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1694    1937-D. 3 legs. EF-45. Cleaned long ago, now with a slightly polished appearance.
Estimated Value $350-400.
 

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1695    1938-D. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. Rich golden toning. In an old green labeled holder.
Estimated Value $75-100.
 

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1696    1938-D. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. Each with rich golden toning and each in a first generation holder. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $100-115.
 
1697    1938-D. Original Brilliant Uncirculated Roll. Lot of 40 coins.
Estimated Value $500-700.
 
1698    A Lot of Choice Uncirculated Buffalo Nickels. PCGS graded all MS-64. Consists of: 1913-D Type 1; 1916; 1919; 1921; 1928 Each is a choice example and delicately toned. All in older holders. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $550-650.
 
1699    1936 and 1938-D Buffalos with 1938-D, 1939-D, 1940, 1946, 1949-D, 1950-D, 1951-D and 1952-D Jefferson Nickels.. MS-63 or better. A group of 10 beautifully toned nickels. Each exhibits marvelous natural toning. We suggest personal inspection prior to bidding. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $100-150.
 
1700    A Lot of 3 Different Hobo Nickels. Interesting W.W.II. "folk art" in numismatics.
Estimated Value $50-100.