The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1874. PCGS graded Proof 65. Hints of light pastel toning. Only 700+ struck. Pop 83; 22 finer (PCGS # 3770) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1876. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved. Untoned and spot free. Pop 28; 4 finer in 66 (PCGS # 3744) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.

1878. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. CAC Approved. Only 2,350 struck for this Proof only year. A brilliant untoned gem. Pop 68; 15 finer (PCGS # 83774) .

1881. PCGS Genuine Proof. Light stains on both sides (PCGS # 3777) . Estimated Value $100 - 115.

1881. NGC Unc Details, rev spot removed. Estimated Value $70 - 80.

1882. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo CAC Approved. Hints of delicate toning on both sides. Only 3,100 struck. Pop 69; 60 finer (PCGS # 83778) . Estimated

1882. PCGS graded Proof 64. Light even toning. Only 3,100 Proofs struck (PCGS # 3778) . Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1882. PCGS graded VF-30. Scarce low mintage date as only 22,200 were struck for circulation (PCGS # 3750) . Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1883. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo CAC Approved. Light even toning. Only 6,609 struck. Pop 24; 22 finer. Estimated Value $650 - 700.

1884. PCGS graded Proof 62. Untoned. Only 3,942 Proofs struck (PCGS # 3780) . Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1888. PCGS graded Proof 64. Light even nickel color toning. Only 4,582 Proofs struck (PCGS # 3785) . Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1888. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. A scarce date as only 36,501 were struck. Estimated Value $140 - 150.

1889. PCGS graded AU-55. Popular low mintage date, only 18,125 struck (PCGS # 3758) . Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1866. NGC graded MS-65. An untoned gem of the popular "Rays" two-year type. A coin that arrived at a time when the mint was in need of str...

1866 Rays. NGC graded MS-65. A fully lustrous untoned gem. First year of issue. The alloy on these consists of 25% nickel and 75% copper, and the coin

1867. No rays. NGC graded MS-65. A fully lustrous untoned example. The 1867 issues comes in two Types, with or without Rays, after the mint establishe

1869. NGC graded Proof 65. A lovely gem with delicate rainbow toning on the obverse. Only 600+ proofs struck. Pop 107; 42 finer. Estimated Value $500

1876. NGC graded MS-65 CAC Approved. Untoned with some minor flyspecks. The devices were struck with enough determined force by the dies that major de

1877. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Well struck, fully brilliant and untoned. A beautiful Gem dancing with fresh radiance. Only 510+ struck for this Pro

1882. NGC graded MS-66. A sparkling untoned gem specimen. Pop 48; 6 finer. Estimated Value $750 - 800.

1883. PCGS graded MS-67. Well struck, brilliant and untoned. Business strike Shield nickels appear to be one of the more undervalued areas in the coin

1883. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

A partial collection of Shield Nickels. 1866 Rays thru 1883. Coins grade VG to AU. All housed in a Capital plastic holder. Includes some duplicates. L

1883. Without "CENTS". NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo. A glittering totally white Ultra Cameo Proof specimen. Only 5,219 struck. Pop 2; n...

1883. Without "CENTS". NGC graded MS-67. A sparkling totally untoned gem example. Pop 54; 3 finer in 67*. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.

1883. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded MS-65 PQ CAC Approved with a Gold Sticker. A steel blue gem and very well struck. Should be regraded a ...

1884. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. CAC Approved. Only 3,942 struck. Hints of delicate pastel toning. Pop 22; 82 finer (PCGS # 83882) . Estimated Value

1885. PCGS graded PQ Proof 64 CAC Approved. Nice light even toning. Only 3,790 struck of this scarce-date Liberty "V" nickel (PCGS # 3883)...

1886. PCGS graded PQ Proof 64 Cameo. CAC Approved. Only 4,290 struck. Areas of delicate gold and light pastel toning. Pop 14; 34 finer (PCGS # 83884)

1887. NGC graded MS-66. A brilliant frosty untoned gem. Dates in the 1880s often are found weaker than later Liberty nickels; but here, joy reigns sup

1888. NGC graded Proof 66. Gorgeous delicate multi-color pastel toning on both sides. A total of 4,582 Proofs struck. Pop 85; 14 finer in 67. Estimat

1888. PCGS graded MS-64+. CAC Approved. Well struck, frosty, and lightly toned. Pop 2; 59 finer (PCGS # 3849) . Estimated Value $600 - 700.

1890. MS-60 Plus. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $90 - 100.

1891. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and untoned with streaming mint luster flowing across the surface on both sides. Pop 66; 17 in 66, 1 in 67. Estim

1897. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Nicely toned with a few flyspecks. Only 1,938 struck. Pop 11; 50 finer (PCGS # 83895) . Estimated Value $300 - 325.

1898. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Brilliant and untoned with a small planchet flaw right of the date. Only 1,795 struck. Pop 23; 17 finer (PCGS # 8389

1899. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck and untoned. Pop 9; none finer. Estimated Value $850 - 900.

1900. PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ. CAC Approved. Nicely toned. Only 2,262 Proofs struck (PCGS # 3898) . Estimated Value $400 - 450.

1903. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck, frosty and white. Pop 78; 3 finer with 1 in 66+, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 3864) . Estimated Value $650 - 700.

1905. NGC graded MS-66. Delicate golden toning over intensely lustrous surfaces. Pop 31; 1 finer in 67. Estimated Value $650 - 700.

1905. PCGS graded Proof 63. A few minor flyspecks, brilliant and untoned (PCGS # 3903) . Estimated Value $170 - 180.

1907. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and untoned. Pop 75; 12 in 66. Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1908. PCGS graded Proof 65. CAC Approved. One flyspeck near the date. Only 1,620 Proofs struck. Nicely toned. Pop 103; 38 finer (PCGS # 3906) . Estim

1909. PCGS graded Proof 64. A touch of delicate violet toning on both sides (PCGS # 3907) . Estimated Value $250 - 300.

1912-D. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. A well struck satiny mint gem with lovely golden toning on both sides. The surfaces are virtually mark-free thus our Pre

1912-D. PCGS graded MS-64+. CAC Approved. A bold strike with light even toning. Pop 2; 124 in 65, 29 in 66. (PCGS # 3874) . Estimated Value $450 - 50

1912-D. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice even toning (PCGS # 3874) . Estimated Value $200 - 250.

1912-S. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Nice even toning on both sides. A popular key date (PCGS # 3875) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400.

1912-S. PCGS graded VG-8. Key date, 238,000 minted (PCGS # 3875) . Estimated Value $130 - 140.

A partial set of Liberty Nickels. 1883-1910. Coins grade Good to Mint State. Includes the rare 1885 in Abt. Good. All housed in a Capital plastic hold