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

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