2003 May St. Louis, MO (CSNS) Signature Sale - Session 1

1914 5C PR68 NGC. All proof Type Two Buffalo Nickels display two curious, as struck reverse features: a triangular defect at the top right of the E in

1915 5C PR69 NGC. NGC and PCGS combined have certified only four Buffalo Nickels at the PR69 level (1/03), and the only specimen from the 1913-1916 er

1916 5C PR64 NGC. This issue's limited original mintage of 600 pieces is almost certainly explained by the Mint's failure to achieve widespr...

1916 5C PR66 NGC. Both sides have rich orange and green-gold patina that gathers strength at the margins. The strike is exceptional, and the surfaces

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR66 NGC. Some of the 4,420 proof Buffalo Nickels delivered in 1936 display a satin finish--the final coins in the seri

1936 5C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR67 ICG. Brilliant throughout, the fields are very deeply mirrored and there are no problems on either side of thi

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR67 PCGS. The Mint resumed production of proof coinage in 1936 after a twenty-year hiatus. This interesting and peculi

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR68 NGC. Only delicate rose and violet accents in the fields, primarily found on the reverse, separate this carefully

1936 5C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR66 PCGS. A dazzling, deeply mirrored proof striking that shows no apparent problems on either side. The surfaces

1937 5C PR67 NGC. While business strike Buffalo Nickels were delivered at the Denver Mint in 1938, the final proofs of the type emerged from the Phila

1937 5C PR67 PCGS. Pinpoint striking definition characterizes all design elements of this conditionally scarce Nickel. Shimmering mirrored reflectivit

1938-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. The obverse displays a blazing, golden-hued appearance while more subtle olive-gray patina blankets the reverse. Impor

1942-P 5C Type Two MS67 Full Steps PCGS. Mint employee's probably enjoyed the four-year respite in which Nickels were struck from the softer War...

1945-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. Intricately detailed under a layer of soft yellow-gold toning. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at th

1945-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS, an attractive Gem with sweeping luster, a good strike, and a hint of gold patina; and a 1947-D MS66 Full Steps PCGS, f

1949-D/S 5C MS66 PCGS. The upper curve of an S mintmark is obvious northwest of the prominent D mintmark. A flashy Gem that has pleasing dusky yellow-

1959-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. A lustrous and mildly prooflike Gem that has clean surfaces and wispy honey-tan patina on the reverse. All but the low

1964 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Highly lustrous with a distinctly purple Monticello and extraordinary sharpness for this otherwise common issue. Populat

1964 5C SMS MS67 PCGS. As with the SMS 1964 Roosevelt Dime that we are also offering in this sale, the genesis of this Jefferson Nickel is not known w

1938 5C PR66 PCGS. An attractive blend of pastel green, yellow, and crimson color is seen on each side of this nearly pristine proof Gem. Other than a

1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR67 Cameo ICG. "Wavy steps" variety, produced in the early part of the year. Well mirrored with a fair degree of ...

1942 5C Type One PR68 PCGS. Direct angles reveal arcs of rainbow iridescence around the centers that yield to silver-gray hues as the surfaces rotate

1942-P 5C Type Two PR67 PCGS. Blushes of powder-blue, orange-gold, and lilac iridescence drift toward the lower obverse and upper reverse borders. Oth

No lot. 2 coins Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. On occasion eBay live bid software cannot keep up w

1950 5C PR69 ICG. The reflective surfaces of this nearly-perfect Gem are shaded in highly attractive icy pink and periwinkle shades. Uncommonly well-p

1954 5C PR68 PCGS. Radiant mint brilliance shimmers from all areas of this expertly preserved specimen. Fully brought up and undeniably attractive. Im