2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 - Sessions 3 and 4

1866 5C Rays MS64 ANACS. Numerous die cracks show on the obverse and reverse. The luster is slightly subdued and the strike is not quite full on the s

1866 5C Rays MS64 NGC. A sharply struck near-Gem, with gleaming, lustrous surfaces, there are several faint die crack lines, as made, on each side, al

1866 5C Rays MS65 NGC. A carbon-free Gem that is generally very well struck, with only isolated softness along the lower reverse border beginning with

1866 5C Rays MS65 NGC. What this issue lacks in fullness of strike, it more than makes up for in brilliance. Incredibly lustrous and clean to the unai

1866 5C Rays MS65 PCGS. Wonderfully preserved with uniform satiny luster and only the most minimal of contact marks. A die crack runs through the date

1866 5C Rays MS66 NGC. Formerly offered as lot 469 in our 2002 Long Beach Bullet Sale, where it was described as, "Silver-gray in color, with g...

1867 5C Rays XF40 ANACS, solid surfaces with a hint of metallic blue toning; and an 1881 VF20 ANACS, pleasing original surfaces with even wear on both

1867 5C Rays MS63 ANACS. Lustrous and unusually well struck for this often weak issue. The only area of softness is on a few of the horizontal lines i

1867 5C Rays MS64 PCGS. While some weakness is seen towards the center of the obverse, the overall look is very appealing due to an overall brightness

1867 5C Rays MS64 NGC. A spectacularly brilliant and lustrous specimen, not many Shield Nickels are seen with this degree of eye appeal. The strike is

1867 5C No Rays MS64 ANACS, Doubled Die Reverse, bright and lustrous with an unusually sharp strike; and an 1873 MS64 ANACS, Open 3, Doubled Die Obver

1867 5C No Rays MS65 NGC. Lovely golden coloration and shimmering luster both help compensate for a slight weakness of strike on this mark-free gem. I

1868 5C--Repunched Date--MS63 ANACS, FS-3.2, rich tan-gold color covers the carefully preserved surfaces of this sharply struck specimen, which has a

1868 5C MS65 PCGS. Streaky silver-gray patina unobtrusively visits the lustrous and well preserved surfaces. A couple of upper right stars are not ful

1869 5C MS65 ANACS. Doubled Die Obverse. Minor doubling is noticed on the letters of the motto on the obverse. Bright and completely untoned with slig

1869 5C MS66 PCGS. A scarce date in this state of preservation, and very desirable as a business strike. This specimen does exhibit the usual die brea

1870 5C MS60 ANACS, sharply struck and carefully preserved, with good luster and appealing olive color, this specimen has a visible abrasion below the

1870 5C MS65 ANACS. Satiny surfaces and a bold strike overall. A no-questions Gem example of this popular type coin. Important notice: We expect to be

1870 5C MS65 NGC. Multiple obverse die breaks add considerable interest to the clean fields of this flashy Gem. Light gold surfaces are accented by da

1870 5C MS65 PCGS. Overtones of golden patina are present on this Gem specimen. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-2

1872 5C MS65 NGC. The richly textured and lustrous surfaces of this tan colored gem are free of any distracting marks, although a slight softness of s

1872 5C MS65 PCGS. Both satiny sides of this Gem are bathed in warm golden-grey hues. At the top of the reverse lies a small patch of darker toning. P

1872 5C MS66 NGC. Satiny overall with a prominent die crack from 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock on the obverse and soft apricot patina across much ...

1873 5C Open 3 MS64 NGC. Magnificently and symmetrically toned in a peripheral rainbow that includes rich shades of orange, pink, periwinkle, and whea

1874 5C MS65 PCGS. Substantial die polish lines are seen on both sides of this lustrous Gem. Some weakness of strike is seen at the peripheries, but t

1874 5C MS65 PCGS. Uniform steel-grey surfaces shimmer with satiny luster, while multiple obverse die breaks add interest to this Gem. Population: 22

1876 5C MS64 ANACS, the bright lustrous surfaces are satiny and carefully preserved, there is a wispy die crack, as struck, which travels from the low

1876 5C MS65 NGC. A well-struck, champagne colored Gem. The fields exhibit considerable luster and moderate reflectivity. Important notice: We expect

1879 5C MS62 PCGS. An aesthetic coin for the grade. None of the contact marks that account for the grade is a distracting to the overall eye appeal. I

1879 5C MS66 PCGS. This specimen is very sharply struck, with beautiful luster and full mint bloom. Although this is not the scarcest date in the seri

1880 5C XF40 PCGS. A mere 16,000 business strikes were minted in 1880 making this the scarcest of the regular issue Shield Nickels. Moderate, even wea

1880 5C AU55 PCGS. The surfaces retain their reflectivity and luster, despite the presence of minor wear. Well struck with even grey-gold patination.

1880 5C MS64 ICG. A sharply struck near-Gem that has light green-gray patina and immaculate surfaces. A short and curly lintmark (as made) touches a p

1881 5C MS65 ANACS. A bold, unusually well struck piece considering the obverse die was nearing the end of its useful life. Numerous tiny die cracks a

1881 5C MS66 NGC. An incredibly sharp strike brings up even the tiniest detail in this pleasing gem. The virtually flawless surfaces are evenly colore

1882 5C MS65 PCGS. Sharply struck and quietly lustrous, with satiny surfaces free of abrasions and distractions. Important notice: We expect to be auc

1882 5C MS66 PCGS. Generally brilliant, although the upper reverse has a blush of faint green-gray patina. A well struck Gem that has lustrous semi-pr

1882 5C MS67 PCGS. A Superb example of this popular 19th century type coin. Deeply reflective on the obverse with moderate mirrors on the reverse. Bri

1883 5C MS65 NGC. The fully-struck and lustrous surfaces of this Gem are layered in an even silver-grey patina. Perfect for type purposes. Important n

1883 5C MS66 PCGS. Wispy golden-brown patina. A razor-sharp Gem with flashy luster that is essentially pristine aside from a wispy handling mark right

1883 5C MS67 NGC. Completely brilliant with strong highpoint definition and the kind of vibrant luster that most business strike Shield Nickels could

1866 5C Rays PR65 Cameo PCGS. The well known rarity of the proof 1867 Rays Nickel should result in considerable bidder competition for this carefully

1866 5C Rays PR66 Cameo NGC. The 1866 was the first year of Nickel coinage and it is a scarce two-year type in proof format. This is an all-brilliant

1867 5C No Rays PR66 NGC. The 1867 has a reported mintage of only 600 pieces, a relatively small percentage of which survive as Gems. The fields on th

1867 5C No Rays PR65 Cameo PCGS. Second year of issue for the Shield Nickel, the design was modified in 1867 by eliminating the rays on the reverse in

1869 5C PR64 PCGS. Lovely pastel gold and lilac colors appear when the coin is rotated under a light. A couple of lower stars lack complete centril de

1869 5C PR66 PCGS. The quiet, satiny surfaces are fully struck and display a lovely, light gray-green color. Some trivial toning spots and speckles ap

1870 5C PR66 NGC. Fully struck throughout, and eminently well preserved, this lovely Gem has excellent eye appeal. The surfaces are dazzling and seemi

1871 5C PR65 PCGS. A hint of a fingerprint on the reverse may be the only grade limiting factor on this Gem proof issue. Faint blue overtones complime

1871 5C PR66 NGC. A brilliant, reasonably well mirrored specimen that, aside from a few specks of carbon on the obverse, looks very much as it did ove