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

1871 5C PR67 NGC. Brilliant and deeply mirrored on each side with a significant amount of mint frost on the devices, which gives the coin a desirable

1872 5C PR64 ANACS. Doubled Die Obverse. The upper obverse is die doubled southeast, most noticeably on the annulet. A needle-sharp, near-Gem that is

1872 5C PR66 NGC. Both sides of this Gem are bathed in icy pastel shades of blue, green, violet, and gold. Immaculately preserved with the only notabl

1873 5C PR66 NGC. Both sides are heavily patinated in milky gray hues, the net effect being that the reflective qualities are noticeably muted. Popula

1874 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. The strike is bold with evidence of heavy die polishing, there is clear definition of all design details, and warm flashy iri

1874 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. In an absolute sense, the 1874 is not a particularly rare date in the proof Shield Nickel series. At the PR66 Cameo level, ho

1874 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. In terms of eye appeal, this Gem is unbeatable with velvety luster and nearly black and white cameo contrast. Boldly struck an

1875 5C PR65 PCGS. A well struck, lightly toned, and virtually pristine Gem. The reverse has a pair of tiny planchet flaws, one below the final S in S

1875 5C PR65 PCGS. A well struck Gem with mildly reflective surfaces and light olive-green patina. The reverse has a pair of tiny handling marks, grou

1875 5C PR65 PCGS. With a mintage of an estimated 700 pieces in proof, this issue is certainly scarce and in demand. A delicate amber hue graces the s

1875 5C PR66 NGC. Each side is thoroughly brilliant and the fields display deeply mirrored, watery reflectivity. Lightly frosted over the devices and

1876 5C PR66 NGC. Gentle golden patina encompasses the shield. The reverse displays a milky toning that is common on proof nickels. Important notice:

1877 5C PR62 ANACS. Lightly toned surfaces with no mentionable hairlining, but hampered by a few carbon flecks on either side. An always popular, proo

1878 5C PR64 NGC. Breen-2509. 1878/7, an earlier die state of the normal date, with traces of the underlying 7 in the lower loop of the 8. An untoned

1878 5C PR64 ANACS. Fully bright with partially reflective fields, a typical characteristic of this key date. Only 2,350 Proof examples were struck, t

1878 5C PR64 PCGS. A well struck near-Gem that has rich silver-gray patina. There is a vertical line of extra metal within the lower loop of the secon

1878 5C PR66 NGC. Faint golden toning is noted on the obverse while the reverse only displays a crescent of the fertile color. Important notice: We ex

1878 5C PR66 PCGS. This is a scarce, proof only issue with a mintage of 2,350 pieces. The attractive proof surfaces are enhanced by a whisper of amber

1878 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A brilliant Gem that has both reflective and cartwheel luster. Well struck with a nearly pristine obverse. The lower loop of

1879 5C PR65 ANACS. Bright and nicely reflective with a razor sharp strike and a high wire edge. A no-questions Gem with a very thin layer of silver-g

1880 5C PR62 ANACS, attractive milky apricot color; and an 1882 PR63 ANACS, razor-sharp, light gray patina, a few faint slide marks on the upper rever

1880 5C PR67 NGC. Vividly toned in electric pastels with exceptional reflectivity and considerable visual impact. The obverse displays cool colors whi

1880 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. The highly pleasing blue-grey surfaces are free of marks and the well-struck devices contrast nicely with the reflective fiel

1881 5C PR66 PCGS. Although this coin is not a cameo, the devices are lightly frosted. The bold strike and nearly spotless surfaces make this an espec

1881 5C PR67 NGC. Delicately toned in fragile pastel hues of lilac, gold, and baby blue. Fully struck, with ample luster. A pretty, select Gem for the

1881 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. Brilliant and deeply mirrored with sparkling surfaces and pronounced white-on-black contrast on each side. Essentially flawles

1882 5C PR67 PCGS. Light-orange iridescence shimmers beneath the surfaces of this Superb Gem, which are sharply struck and essentially pristine. The e

1882 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Forcefully struck with ample luster and reflectivity on untoned surfaces. Smooth mirrors contrast nicely with the strongly fr

1883 5C PR64 NGC. The mirrored surfaces are slightly subdued by light patina that thinly blankets both sides, otherwise they are free of any large pat

1883 5C PR65 PCGS. This beautiful proof issue boasts lightly frosted devices and spot-free surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1883 5C PR67 PCGS. This is a Superb example of this final year of the Shield Nickel type. The mintage of 5,419 pieces, belies the rarity of this issue

1883 5C No Cents MS61 ANACS, somewhat dull; 1891 MS61 ANACS, a toning streak shows on the obverse; 1892 MS60 ANACS, medium gray color; 1893 MS61 ANACS

1883 5C No Cents MS67 PCGS. While the No Cents Nickel is one of the most common one-year type coins around, it is truly rare in Superb condition. This

1883 5C No Cents MS67 NGC. Obviously struck from a fresh pair of dies, this scintillating Gem is completely untoned and displays wispy die striations

1883 5C With Cents AU58 ANACS, light wear on the highpoints; 1885--Corroded--ANACS, VG Details, Net Good 4, well detailed with dark, porous surfaces;

1884 5C MS63 ANACS; 1891 MS63 ANACS; 1897 MS63 ANACS; 1902 MS63 ANACS; 1909 MS63 ANACS; 1910 MS63 ANACS; and a 1912 MS63 ANACS. All coins are suitably

1885 5C MS62 NGC. A moderately toned, spot-free example of the key to the Liberty nickel series. This ever-popular issue is always in demand, and is m

1886 5C Unc Details Obverse Improperly Cleaned NCS, attractive olive color, lightly marked surfaces, flamboyant green, violet, orange and yellow iride

1886 5C MS62 ANACS. Untoned and quite lustrous with some weakness of strike, particularly on the right side of the obverse. Considering the grade, a r

1887 5C MS64 ANACS, a sharply struck and carefully preserved near-Gem, with vivid orange, yellow, green, and violet iridescence, along with some mottl

1887 5C MS65 ANACS. A boldly lustrous specimen with hints of what may have been grease that was struck through on the reverse. Important notice: We ex

1890 5C MS62 ANACS, colorful toning shows on the reverse; 1895 MS62 ANACS, subdued luster; 1901 MS62 ANACS, softly impressed on the obverse; 1906 MS62

1890 5C MS65 NGC. The smooth, satiny surfaces are virtually unmarred by marks or abrasions. Some softness of strike is noticed in selected portions of

1899 5C MS64 ANACS, well struck with lustrous, somewhat prooflike surfaces, there are a few trivial abrasions on each side and slight mottled patina o

1899 5C MS66 PCGS. Rich dove-gray patina. A lustrous Gem that has a reasonable strike and nearly pristine surfaces. An outstanding candidate for an ad

1900 5C MS65 PCGS. A distinguished example with shimmering luster and surfaces bathed in steel-grey with subtle green and gold undertones. Fully struc

1900 5C MS66 NGC. A pristine turn-of-the-century Nickel that displays shimmering, satiny luster and excellent sharpness. The surfaces are untoned save

1901 5C MS65 PCGS. A lustrous lilac-gray Gem that is seemingly free from the most trivial contact. The reverse has a couple carbon flyspecks. Well str

1901 5C MS67 PCGS. In the 1995 book The Complete Guide to Shield and Liberty Nickels, Gloria Peters and Cynthia Mohon state of the business strike 190

1902 5C MS65 PCGS. A nicely struck and flashy Gem that has tremendous eye appeal due to its vivid pastel green-gold and powder-blue patina. The obvers