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

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