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

1907 5C MS65 NGC. The lovely light olive-gold color of this radiant Gem, along with its satiny luster and essentially pristine surfaces, bestow wonder

1911 5C MS65 ANACS. Lustrous with russet-gray toning. A couple of minute marks are noted for accuracy. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lo

1912 5C MS65 NGC. The fields have rich orange-gold patina, while the devices have steel-blue iridescence. A nicely struck and lustrous Gem. Liberty ha

1912-D 5C MS64 ANACS. Pretty sunset-red, golden, and gray-green colorations gradually deepen toward the borders. A Choice example of this lone D-mint

1912-D 5C MS64 NGC. Extremely well struck and toned a light gray overall, being irregularly framed in orange and lilac hues. A small toning spot appea

1912-S 5C MS63 ANACS. Deeply toned in mottled blue and golden hues. Scarce in all grades, especially so in Mint State. Important notice: We expect to

1912-S 5C MS64 NGC. The only S-mint Liberty nickel and one of the three key dates in the series. This example is very lightly toned and unusually well

1912-S 5C MS64 PCGS. Even flaxen-gray toning envelops both sides of this key date nickel. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rat

1912-S 5C MS64 PCGS. Clean golden-grey surfaces are accented with vibrant pastel shades of teal, pink, and sea foam green on both sides. Important not

1912-S 5C MS65 NGC. A solid Gem representative of this key issue in the Liberty Nickel series. The '12-S is one of only two branch mint Nickels ...

1912-S 5C MS65 PCGS. . A lustrous and virtually mark-free Gem, with golden-gray toning. A popular low mintage date, with actually less than one-sixth

1883 5C No Cents PR66 PCGS. The 18 in the date is slightly repunched north. A needle-sharp Gem that has brilliant and beautifully preserved surfaces.

1883 5C No Cents PR67 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 6578 in our January 2001 sale of the Richard Allen Collection, where it was descri

1883 5C No Cents PR65 Cameo PCGS. A fully struck proof Gem with lovely, undisturbed surfaces and fully original color. Some variegated toning on the o

1883 5C With Cents PR65 NGC. Brilliant and virtually untoned, with generous reflectivity. A small spot on Liberty's cheek is the only imperfecti...

1883 5C With Cents PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. This is the only 1883 Nickel of this variety graded PR67 Ultra (Deep) Cameo at NGC and PCGS. In fact, it is t

1884/188 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. FS-13.8. The base of the 1 in the date is boldly repunched southeast. A well struck and exquisitely preserved Gem that has

1884 5C PR68 Cameo NGC. This date is always available in lower grades, but for some reason Superb quality examples (and finer) are not generally avail

1885 5C--Cleaned--ANACS. Proof, Net PR55. Harshly cleaned at one time, myriad hairlines show clearly on both sides. Still, a desirable date in the ser

1885 5C PR63 PCGS. A even shade of earthen-gray toning envelops the surfaces of this coin. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the ra

1885 5C PR65 NGC. Light russet and steel gray toning is highlighted by splashes of golden iridescence, and the fields are fully mirrored. A few minor

1885 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. A stunning, two-tone Cameo contrast is presented on each side of this gently patinated specimen. Desirable as a proof due to t

1885 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Few proof specimens from this time period can be found with such flashy, highly reflective fields, which provide marvelous co

1885 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. This is one of the finest examples known of this legendary date in the Liberty Nickel series. The scarcity of business strikes

1886 5C PR64 PCGS. Even gun-metal gray toning is present on this popular issue. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-2

1887 5C PR66 NGC. A razor sharp strike presents itself over mildly reflective fields. An essentially untoned Gem quality specimen.From the Robert Tarr

1887 5C PR66 NGC. The obverse is peripherally toned in shades of rose, purple, blue, and gold while the reverse is of a more even goldenrod color. Bol

1888 5C PR66 PCGS. Lovely gold and lilac patina. A well struck and carefully preserved Gem that has pleasing cartwheel luster in addition to the mirro

1889 5C PR65 NGC. A few minor spots are present on either side of this otherwise unimpaired example that is basically free of any distracting hairline

1889 5C PR67 PCGS. This coin was previously sold as lot 5574 in our 2001 Atlanta ANA Signature Sale, where it was described as: "Steel color t...

1891 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. A brilliant Proof example with a nice cameo appearance. A couple of short contact marks in the left obverse field prevent a hi

1892 5C PR67 NGC. Virtually unimprovable with highly reflective fields shaded in an effervescent melody of grey and blue. Population: 3 in 67, 1 finer

1893 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A dazzling black and white Gem, with dramatic cameo contrast between deep mirrors and frosted devices. As would be expected f

1894 5C PR66 PCGS. A marvelous proof Gem, fully struck and carefully preserved, with nicely reflective surfaces and fully brought out devices. A small

1894 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. The crossbar of the 4 in the date is repunched south. The obverse is fully brilliant, while the reverse has faint streaks of

1895 5C PR64 PCGS. Flashy and wildly reflective, with the smooth mirrored surfaces broken only by the occasional minor imperfection. Important notice:

1895 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. A beautiful Cameo effect is seen on each side of this pristine proof Liberty Nickel. Some soft pastel-green patina further acc

1895 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. The devices boast solid cameo frost and are framed by watery and deeply reflective fields. Perhaps a couple of miniscule cont

1896 5C PR65 PCGS. Watery, reflective fields and sharply impressed devices are partially overlaid by splashes of attractive orange patina. A few tiny

1897 5C PR67 ICG. The otherwise lilac and powder-blue tinged surfaces exhibit crescents of pale rainbow colored iridescence over the left peripheries.

1897 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. Elegantly toned in champagne tones, with beautifully frosted devices. Population: 8 in 66, 0 finer (11/02).From the Trane Coll

1897 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. Ex: The Coin Guy Collection. The fields are deeply mirrored and very flashy with starkly contrasting frost over the devices.

1898 5C PR65 PCGS. A well preserved proof Gem, there is a dusting of mottled patina on each side, which only partially inhibits the flash of glassy pr

1898 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. A well struck Gem that has light gold patina and attractive contrast. The S in CENTS has a tiny retained lamination, as made.

1898 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Light golden patina blankets the surfaces of this deeply mirrored proof. PCGS has graded only two examples at this lofty leve

1899 5C PR67 PCGS. One of the finest examples which we have seen of this mintage, this Superb Gem is one of only five graded at PR67 by PCGS, with onl

1899 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Unfathomably deep mirrored fields contrast against the frosted devices. Some flecks of color are noted on Liberty. This is th

1900 5C PR66 PCGS. A fully struck and exquisitely preserved proof Gem, with bewitching, highly reflective turquoise-green fields, and varying shades o

1900 5C PR66 NGC. Mostly powder-blue color rests gently on both the obverse and reverse of this Gem. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1901 5C PR67 PCGS. The blushes of light golden-brown patina further improves the eye appeal of this lustrous and needle-sharp Superb Gem. The surfaces