2002 September Long Beach Signature Sale Sale #300 - Session 2

1866 5C Rays MS64 PCGS. Fletcher-9, an earlier die state without clash marks. The date is dramatically repunched, with fragments of the earlier logoty

1866 5C Rays MS64 PCGS. A light orange iridescence covers the moderately well struck fields. Numerous die cracks are evident on both the obverse and r

1866 5C Rays MS65 NGC. The final 6 in the date is repunched within the lower loop. Well struck and lustrous with exquisitely preserved surfaces. The o

1866 5C Rays MS65 PCGS. Even gray-gold patina. A sharply struck and lustrous Gem with well preserved surfaces. Both sides have multiple spindly die cr

1866 5C Rays MS65 NGC. A sharply struck Gem with flashy luster and clean surfaces. The borders have a few tiny planchet flaws, as struck.From the Jim

1867 5C Rays MS65 NGC. The 1867 is the scarcer of the two dates of Rays nickels, and it is a coin that is seldom located in Gem condition. The surface

1867 5C No Rays MS65 ANACS. A nicely struck and lustrous Gem that has pleasing surfaces. The obverse has several spindly die cracks, as struck. The ob

1867 5C No Rays MS65 NGC. Light golden wash to an otherwise steely patina. Lustrous and moderately well struck with a few tiny die cracks on the obver

1868 5C Nickel MS62 PVC Uncertified, muted gray patina with hints of slight dusky crimson, small PVC spots are evident around the shield and date on t

1868 5C MS66 NGC. Original gold and green-gray patina. A nicely struck and lustrous Gem with exquisitely preserved surfaces. The peripheries have seve

1869 5C MS65 NGC. The date is sharply repunched, with curves of the prior date visible within the loops of the 869. The fields have faint apricot pati

1870 5C MS65 NGC. Deep green-gray patina. Immaculately preserved with a good strike and moderate luster. There is a tiny planchet flaw (as struck) bes

1870 5C MS65 NGC. A few wisps of green-gray patina. A sharply struck and lustrous Gem that has a nearly pristine obverse. The obverse border has sever

1871 5C MS66 PCGS. The semi-key 1871 has a mintage of slightly more than half a million pieces and is elusive in all grades. While a handful of pieces

1872 5C MS65 NGC. Dusky gold patina. Well struck in the centers, although a couple of letters in the peripheral legend are softly struck. A carefully

1873 5C Open 3 Nickel AU55 ANACS, lustrous, bright steel surfaces with only a touch of wear on the highest points; 1873 Arrows Dime VG10 ANACS, dark g

1874 5C MS65 NGC. Light lemon-gold patina. A lustrous Gem with a pleasing obverse and a typical strike. The upper obverse has a pair of lengthy die cr

1875 5C MS65 NGC. Milky green-gray and lilac patina. A well struck Gem with flashy luster and impressive surfaces. IN GOD WE TRUST has a lumpy appeara

1876 5C MS65 NGC. A well struck Gem that possesses milky copper-gold patina. Lustrous with an undisturbed obverse. The borders have numerous spidery d

1879 5C MS65 PCGS. Honey hued and lustrous. Well struck, with only a couple of small blemishes on the Gem surfaces.From the Jim Joyner Collection. Imp

1879 5C MS66 NGC. A lustrous Gem with a razor-sharp strike and dusky tan-gold patina. Exquisitely preserved. The reverse has a curly lintmark near 5 o

1880 5C MS63 NGC. Well struck with greenish-gold toning. While the fields are somewhat prooflike, there is absolutely no doubt that this is a Mint Sta

1881 5C XF45 ANACS. Doubled Die Obverse. An interesting, and popular, variety of one of the scarcer Shield Nickel issues. While not extremely bold, cl

1881 5C MS66 NGC. Fletcher-1. The 881 in the date is repunched directly south. A well struck and flashy Gem with unimpeded surfaces and dusky apricot

1882 5C MS65 PCGS. Fully brilliant with severe die cracking and a small cud that infringes on the 1 of the date. Important notice: We expect to be auc

1882 5C MS65 PCGS. Attractive lustrous coin. There are no singularly distracting blemishes.From the Jim Joyner Collection. Important notice: We expect

1883 5C MS65 PCGS. Fully brilliant and well defined with noticeable die cracking on both sides. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at t

1883 5C MS65 PCGS. Pale gray surfaces that are fully lustrous and untoned. Simply a very nice, original specimen of the final year of issue. Important

1883 5C MS66 NGC. Golden blue patina and virtually distraction free surfaces. Several die breaks are evident, including one across the top of AMERICA.

1883/2 5C MS63 NGC. Golden hue with streaks of crimson color. Traces of the two are clearly visible below the three. A large die break winds an arc fr

1867 5C No Rays PR65 ANACS. A coffee-gold Gem with an impressive strike and unabraded surfaces. The reverse periphery has a couple of tiny curled lint

1867 5C No Rays PR66 Cameo PCGS. The 1867 No Rays is the third scarcest proof in the Shield Nickel series. It is considerably more common than its sim

1869 5C PR67 NGC. A brilliant Superb Gem with a good strike and a seemingly pristine obverse. A few of the berry stems are absent, as struck due to po

1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A brilliant and well struck Gem with seemingly pristine surfaces. The cameo contrast is especially profound on the obverse. T

1871 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Nicely mirrored fields and gently frosted devices create a pleasing though not over bearing cameo effect. A couple small spot

1871 5C PR66 Deep Cameo NGC. The 1871 (960 pieces produced) ranks seventh in rarity among proof Shield Nickels (per Peters and Mohon, 1995). What...

1873 5C Closed 3 PR64 Cameo PCGS. The 1 in the date is lightly repunched below the upper serif and the base. A lightly toned near-Gem with flashy mirr

1873 5C Closed 3 PR65 Cameo PCGS. The 1 in the date is lightly repunched. A well struck and brilliant Gem that has good cameo contrast. Beautifully pr

1874 5C PR65 NGC. A radiant and impressive Gem that has exquisite surfaces and mild cameo contrast. Well struck except for the reverse star at 4 o&#...

1874 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. A well struck Gem with beautifully preserved surfaces. Wisps of tan patina does not detract from the cameo contrast. A curly

1874 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. The strike is bold with the fields exhibiting evidence of heavy die polishing. A few light obverse and reverse spots prevent

1874 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. This subdued cameo has fully struck devices devoid of all but the most trivial distractions. The planchet has a very slight g

1874 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A perfect coin for the discerning proof type collector, this conditionally scarce Gem is bright with deep, glassy fields. Min

1875 5C PR65 PCGS. A well struck Gem with clean surfaces and light green-gray patina. A lovely type coin, and perfect for a top quality registry set.

1875 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. A well struck near-Gem with good Cameo contrast. A small lamination (as struck) on the obverse border near 7 o'clock, b...

1875 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Darkly mirrored surfaces with a few streaks of blood red coloration. Only a few small distractions reside on the surfaces of

1876 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. While not a rare date in an absolute sense, the proof 1876 is difficult to locate with a Deep Cameo finish. In fact, the

1877 5C PR65 NGC. This is a lovely toned Gem example of this rare, proof only issue. Only 510 pieces were produced, easily making this the key date in

1877 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. The proof-only 1877 has long enjoyed a place of honor in the Shield Nickel series. Its original mintage of approximately 875-9

1878 5C PR64 NGC. Powdery silvery patina with very slight warm undertones. This proof only issue has well preserved surfaces devoid of distractions.Fr

1878 5C PR66 PCGS. Bright, steel surfaces with tinges of variegated, golden-russet toning on both sides. Well struck with no problems to note. A great

1879/8 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A few light streaks of crimson offer the only color on this pleasingly cameoed gem. A small planchet flaw as struck just ba

1880 5C PR66 NGC. Originally toned with rich apricot-tan patina at the margins. Well struck with immaculate surfaces and impressive eye appeal.From th

1881 5C PR65 PCGS. The second 8 in the date appears to be lightly repunched within the upper portion of the lower loop. Both sides have tiny scattered

1881 5C PR66 NGC. Lovely rose and green-gray patina. A well struck Gem with flashy fields and imposing eye appeal. Important notice: We expect to be a

1881 5C PR67 NGC. A lovely and lightly toned Superb Gem. One of the berries is separated from the obverse wreath, as struck due to lapped dies. Popula

1881 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A well struck and brilliant Gem with clean surfaces and good cameo contrast. As the business strike 1881 is quite rare, the p

1882 5C PR63 ANACS, sharply struck with a dab of russet patina and a few tiny spots consistent with the grade; and an 1883 MS63 Light Corrosion Uncert

1882 5C PR64 ANACS, a well struck near-Gem with rich tan patina and a small planchet flaw (as struck) on the reverse; and a 1930-S MS64 ANACS, nicely

1882 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Sharply struck with nice golden patina and noticeable cameo contrast. The fields are deeply mirrored and close examination re

1882 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A well struck Gem that has good cameo contrast and light silver-gray patina. The penultimate proof issue. Important notice: W

1882 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. The devices have light gold patina. A well struck Gem with pleasing Cameo contrast. There is a faint curved line (probably as

1882 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. Light streaky tan patina. The shield and mirrored field have deep white and black contrast. A well struck and exquisitel

1883 5C Shield PR65 Cameo PCGS. Sharp definition with unusual, superbly mirrored fields seldom seen on a Shield nickel. The appearance is stunning wit

1883 5C Shield PR67 Cameo PCGS. With silky-smooth surfaces and razor sharp striking definition, this Superb Gem undoubtedly qualifies for Condition Ce

1883 5C No Cents MS66 PCGS. The strike is not razor sharp ,and the upper legends of each side have a few die cracks (as struck). Still, the fields are

1883 5C No Cents MS66 NGC. Faint golden iridescence overlies this coin's brilliant fields. Only a few small die breaks, as struck, break this co...

1883 5C No Cents MS66 PCGS. A light blue and yellow patina overlies the smooth surfaces of this coin. Only a few tiny undistracting spots detract from

1883 5C With Cents MS65 NGC. The devices are fully developed and the surfaces lustrous beneath a haze of russet patina. For accuracy we must mention a

1884 5C MS65 NGC. Mottled russet toning with underlying luster and well defined details.From the Jim Joyner Collection. Important notice: We expect to

1885 5C VF30 ANACS. Rich silver-gray patina. LIBERTY is fully legible, while the hair curls below the coronet are worn smooth. There are no relevant a

1885 5C MS64 NGC. This lustrous specimen had golden blue overtones on its well preserved surfaces. The obverse shows many die cracks, including one fr

1885 5C MS65 NGC. This Gem 1885 Nickel is an important coin that should be of interest to a number of collectors of this popular series. The 1885 is t

1886 5C MS63 NGC. Light gold patina. A lustrous coin that has immaculate surfaces. The portrait is bold, but a few of the upper stars are softly struc

1886 5C MS63 PCGS. A lower mintage issue, the 1886 was produced to the extent of just 3.3 million pieces. This is an attractive Select quality example

1886 5C MS65 NGC. This is an issue that we have a great deal of respect for. In this case, the low original mintage does indeed correspond to low avai

1887 5C MS65 NGC. The luster, while full, is slightly muted and the peripheries exhibit some striking softness. Only one or two small marks are visibl

1887 5C MS65 NGC. Luxurious green-gold and violet patina. A lustrous Gem with exquisite surfaces and a reasonable strike. Important notice: We expect

1887 5C MS65 ANACS. A lustrous Gem with light apricot gold patina and a typical strike. A couple of planchet flaws (as struck) in the center of the re

1887 5C MS66 NGC. Richly frosted with above average striking detail, this bright example is bursting with an ice-white sheen. There are several spindl

1889 5C MS65 PCGS. Light crimson wash over it's otherwise steel surfaces. A couple of small blemishes dot this coin's Gem surfaces.From the ...

1891 5C MS65 NGC. The features are fully developed and both sides exhibit gold and steel-gray toning.From the Jim Joyner Collection. Important notice:

1892 5C MS65 NGC. Both sides have splashes of light gold patina. Lustrous with a good strike and clean surfaces. The peripheries have numerous lengthy

1893 5C MS65 NGC. A razor sharp strike with scattered russet patina and a few tiny marks consistent with the grade.From the Jim Joyner Collection. Imp

1894 5C MS65 PCGS. Lustrous specimen with a small faint streak of crimson behind Liberty's head. A few small scattered carbon marks are the only...

1895 5C MS65 PCGS. Attractive warm gold patina with a few lighter streaks of color on the reverse. A couple of very tine wispy abrasions to the right

1896 5C MS65 NGC. Fully lustrous and bright with light greenish-gray patina. Surprisingly scarce in Gem condition and only one piece has been certifie

1897 5C MS65 NGC. Lustrous with just the slightest bit of color on each side. A lovely type coin and excellent value in this price range.From the Jim

1898 5C MS65 NGC. Light, even steel-gray toning covers each side. Well defined.From the Jim Joyner Collection. Important notice: We expect to be aucti

1898 5C MS66 PCGS. The second 8 in the date appears to be lightly repunched within the loops. An extremely lustrous Gem that is sharply struck except

1899 5C MS65 PCGS. Attractively struck with warm luster and few faint streaks of crimson. A small die break extends from the rim between the ninth and

1899 5C MS66 PCGS. Gorgeous apricot-gold patina. A highly lustrous Gem that is well struck except for the left ear of corn. The obverse in particular

1900 5C MS65 NGC. Sharply struck throughout and lustrous with an even layer of gray-olive toning over each side. From the Jim Joyner Collection. Impor

1901 5C MS65 PCGS. Steely grey with some light swirls of crimson and blue. Very pleasing surfaces with only a few small distractions.From the Jim Joyn

1902 5C MS65 PCGS. With a razor sharp strike and pleasing cartwheel luster effects, this coin would do wonders for a Gem quality type set. Lovely past

1902 5C MS65 NGC. Steel-blue and gold toning over full cartwheel luster with slight peripheral softness and a few scattered light spots.From the Jim J

1902 5C MS65 PCGS. Bright, with full luster and golden-gray patina. The peripheral areas show slight weakness, but the overall appearance is nice for

1903 5C MS65 NGC. Intermixed green and crimson patina. Well struck with only a few very minor imperfections primarily as struck.From the Jim Joyner Co

1903 5C MS66 NGC. The centers have faint speckles of silver-gray color. A well struck Gem with flashy luster and clean surfaces. Nearly unobtainable a

1903 5C MS67 NGC. A fabulous type coin that is brilliant throughout with sparkling, lustrous surfaces. Fully struck in all areas and virtually perfect