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

1918/7-D 5C AU50 PCGS. This is a very pleasing circulated survivor of one of the premier overdates in 20th century numismatics. Although the '18...

1918-S 5C MS62 NGC. Although this issue is typically weak, and there is some weakness noted on this particular coin, the horn is fully defined. An und

1918-S 5C MS63 NGC. Rich reddish-gold patina lightly blankets each side. Typically defined, a couple of abrasions are visible on the bison.From the Ro

1918-S 5C MS64 PCGS. This is a particularly difficult date to locate at the Choice and Gem levels of preservation. As one might expect for a branch mi

1919 5C MS65 PCGS. A nicely struck Gem that has reasonable luster and virtually immaculate surfaces. A few trivial carbon flyspecks do not reduce the

1920-D 5C MS64 NGC. Sharp over the obverse with some localized weakness on the reverse device. The 0 of the date is noticeably doubled. A bright, lust

1920-S 5C MS63 ANACS. Well struck and carefully preserved, with good color. A surface lamination at 1 o'clock of the obverse rim is likely the g...

1920-S 5C MS64 NGC. The '20-S is one of the most highly respected strike rarities in the Buffalo Nickel series, a quality that eliminates nearly...

1921 5C MS64 PCGS. Full definition of detail is noted on all the highpoints of this coin including near the Indian's hair. Important notice: We ...

1921 5C MS67 NGC. While the 1921 is certainly not the rarest issue in the Buffalo Nickel series, it is also not the easiest to locate in grades above

1921-S 5C--Corroded, Scratched--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. A full-horn is present on this moderately-worn key. Some even corrosion is seen on both s

1921-S 5C MS63 NGC. Bright luster and well struck for this normally weak issue with a hint of golden toning. There is a small dark spot on the India...

1921-S 5C MS64 NGC. While not as elusive in Uncirculated grades as its Half Dollar counterpart, the low mintage '21-S Buffalo does follow the sa...

1921-S 5C MS64 PCGS. Another important Mint State 1921-S Nickel, this coin is equally free of as struck flaws and post-production distractions. In fac

1923 5C MS65 PCGS. Blue and gold patina mingle in the center of both sides of this lustrous Gem specimen. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1923 5C MS66 PCGS. A pleasing lustrous example that is void of distractions. Only a handful of finer examples have been graded. Important notice: We e

1923-S 5C MS63 NGC. The rich green-gray surfaces are beautifully preserved and have good luster. FIVE CENTS has minor softness of strike, however, the

1923-S 5C MS64 PCGS. Bright lilac and yellow-green patina. Boldly struck for the issue, with only trivial softness of definition above the hair braid

1923-S 5C MS64 PCGS. The strike on this near-Gem nickel is surprisingly strong for the issue. Faint toning is noted on the reverse while the obverse d

1924 5C MS65 PCGS. An even swath of golden toning is present. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Somet

1924 5C MS65 PCGS. Particularly bold luster. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier

1924-D 5C MS64 NGC. Abundant mint luster compliments an exceptionally bright appearance. Noticeable strike doubling is seen on the date and LIBERTY. V

1924-S 5C MS64 NGC. Very well struck for this elusive S-mint Buffalo, with tinges of rose-gray and golden patina in the recesses. The 1924-S is scarce

1925 5C MS65 PCGS. Faint mottled toning is noted on the obverse. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. So

1925-D 5C MS63 NGC. Softly defined on LIBERTY and the date on the obverse. A lustrous example displaying a 45 degree die rotation on the reverse.From

1925-S 5C MS63 NGC. Typically defined for an S-mint Nickel of this period. The luster is partially subdued, but there are no overly detracting marks o

1925-S 5C MS63 PCGS. A typically struck example that has lovely lavender and gold patina. The obverse is especially well preserved. The fields have an

1925-S 5C MS65 NGC. The 1925-S is one of the premier strike rarities in the Buffalo Nickel series. Improperly spaced dies combined with the fact that

1926 5C MS66 PCGS. The strike is sharp in virtually all areas and well above average for the type. Golden tinged, the surfaces exhibit a smooth, satin

1926 5C MS66 NGC. A bright and lustrous Gem that has wisps of honey-gold and steel-blue color. Although the centers are not fully struck, the surfaces

1926 5C MS66 PCGS. The luster on this issue is unabashed. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes

1926 5C MS67 NGC. A lustrous Superb Gem that has hints of bright yellow-gold color in the fields and a wisp of steel-blue patina on the devices. Sharp

1926-S 5C--Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net VF20. Light toning covers surfaces that are bright from cleaning. Always prized as a key issue in this wide

1926-S 5C MS65 NGC. Writing in 2000, David Lange reports that the 1924-S and 1926-S have the lowest certified Mint State populations in the Buffalo Ni

1927 5C MS65 PCGS. Yellow-green, steel-blue, and lavender patina. A nicely struck Gem with unabraded surfaces and pleasing luster. The obverse border

1927-D 5C MS64 PCGS. Appealing diagonal lines of patina on the reverse resemble Midwestern rains. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at

1927-D 5C MS65 PCGS. The lightest blushes of powder-blue and salmon-pink iridescence cling to the borders of this otherwise medium gold example. The h

1927-S 5C MS64 PCGS. The 1927-S (3.4 million pieces produced) is a challenging issue to locate in all Mint State grades with coins that grade finer th

1927-S 5C MS64 PCGS. The colors on this coin are not all that dissimilar to those seen on the other MS64 PCGS 1927-S Nickel in this sale. The golden p

1928 5C MS66 NGC. Milky, light blue toning covers the highly lustrous surfaces of this well-struck and appealing Gem. Important notice: We expect to b

1928-D 5C MS64 PCGS, distraction free; 1929-D MS64 PCGS, faint golden patina; and a 1935-D MS64 PCGS, what appears to be a minor planchet flaw is note

1928-S 5C MS64 PCGS. Lovely gold, powder-blue, and lilac-gray patina. A lustrous near-Gem with pleasing surfaces and bold legends. Only the upper hair

1929-D 5C MS64 PCGS. The centers have a typical strike, but this dusky green-gold near-Gem has exceptionally preserved surfaces. The peripheries have

1929-D 5C MS65 PCGS. Delicately bordered by a soft golden patina. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. S

1929-S 5C MS65 NGC. Lustrous, well struck, and nearly free from abrasions.From the Robert Tarr, Sr. Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auct

1929-S 5C MS65 PCGS. A nicely struck and lustrous Gem that has hints of green-gray and lilac patina. An impressively preserved representative of this

1930 5C MS66 PCGS. Gorgeous and iridescent apricot and electric-blue patina. A lustrous Gem with immaculate surfaces and only minor softness of defini

1930 5C MS66 PCGS. Blazing luster dances about the devices. The hints of blue amidst golden toning deliver refreshment for the eyes. Important notice:

1930 5C MS66 NGC. While the centers lack complete definition of strike, the legends are bold. Bright peripheral orange-gold color frames the sea-green

1930-S 5C MS65 PCGS. Gem quality luster and strike for this S-mint issue. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per

1931-S 5C MS66 PCGS. Bright and lustrous with rich lavender and golden toning. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-25

1934 5C MS66 PCGS. Not even a couple of luster grazes can tame the luster on this nickel. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rat

1934-D 5C MS65 PCGS. Burnt-golden peripheral toning gradually blends into the golden-blue centers of the Denver issue. Important notice: We expect to

1934-D 5C MS65 PCGS. Large mintmark. A typically struck but splendidly preserved Gem that has rich luster and attractive lilac-gold patina. The key to

1935 5C Doubled Die AU55 NGC. FS-18. The reverse is impressively die doubled. All reverse legends have a good spread between the images. Cherrypickers

1936-D 5C XF45 NGC. Listed in the Cherrypicker's Guide as FS-019, this is a 3 1/2 Leg variety. Similar to the '37-D 3 Leg variety, and creat...

1937-D 5C Three-Legged--Reverse Tooled--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. The coin actually approaches Mint State status, but a carefully smoothed area on

1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU50 PCGS. Light green-gray and lilac patina. A wispy horizontal pinscratch is noted on the bison's hide. An eternally po...

1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU50 ANACS. Typically struck with golden-gray patina partially covering the obverse and blanketing the reverse. Important notic

1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU50 Cleaned Uncertified. An affordable example of this Mint error, both sides retain overall bold definition despite a little

1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU50 ANACS. A nice lightly circulated example of this scarce and popular variety. The surfaces are free of any significant abra

1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU55 PCGS. This specimen is evenly circulated and beneath the gun-metal gray toning are glimpses of some of the coin's re...

1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS62 ANACS. This nice Three-Legged nickel is an attractive looking piece for the grade. Fully Mint State examples of this ever-

1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS63 NGC. Fairly well defined for this generally "mushy" issue and framed in attractive golden-orange toning. An af...

1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS64 NGC. There is much to recommend about this exceptional Mint State example. First of all, the strike is particularly well e

1938-D 5C MS67 PCGS. Nicely toned in icy shades of blue and warmer golden hues. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-2

1938-D 5C MS67 PCGS. This immaculate Buffalo nickel is brilliant, fully struck, and mark-free. Ideal for a high grade type set, this coin combines a p

1938-D/S 5C Nickel MS67 ICG, FS-20.5, razor-sharp, lustrous, immaculate, lovely peach and steel-blue color; 1885-O Morgan Dollar MS64 ICG, the 5 in th

1913 5C Type One PR66 PCGS. This is a beautiful specimen striking of the premier production version of Fraser's Indian Head or Buffalo Nickel. P...

1913 5C Type One PR67 NGC. A lovely satin finished specimen striking of the premier Buffalo Nickel delivery from the Philadelphia Mint, this coin is o

1913 5C Type One PR67 PCGS. The obverse has a blush of pale gold patina across the center, while the reverse has wisps of apricot and lilac patina. A

1913 5C Type Two PR67 PCGS. This is an elusive proof Buffalo Nickel from the early period of the series. The certified population of this issue is so

1913 5C Type Two PR68 NGC. Formerly sold as lot 7945 in our 2001 June Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "Of the 1,514 proofs struck o...

1914 5C PR66 PCGS. This scarce matte proof displays clean, gray surfaces with an untoned appearance. Sharply struck with the interesting luster that a

1914 5C PR67 PCGS. Fully and intricately detailed, as only a proof striking can be, the surfaces are bright and satiny over the fine-grain matte textu

1914 5C PR67 PCGS. Another exquisite proof 1914 Nickel, this Superb quality specimen displays very little toning in the form of golden tinged whispers

1914 5C PR68 PCGS. The 1914 is one of the more frequently encountered dates of the 1913-1916 proof Buffalo Nickel series. Writing in 2000, David W. La

1915 5C PR66 NGC. An essentially flawless and impeccably made Gem, this coin may be conservatively graded at PR66. This is simply an outstanding speci

1915 5C PR67 PCGS. The surfaces are free from carbon spotting and there is just the slightest accent of golden toning over each side. Essentially a pe

1915 5C PR67 PCGS. The proof 1914 and 1915 Nickels are similar in striking quality with satin finished features and uniformly sharp striking definitio

1916 5C PR65 NGC. A solidly graded Gem, the otherwise silver tinged surfaces reveal suggestions of champagne-gold iridescence at a few isolated angles

1916 5C PR66 PCGS. Another Gem quality example of this early proof Buffalo Nickel, this coin displays delicate golden-tan tinting over smooth, satin t

1916 5C PR67 NGC. One of just 600 proof Nickels produced in 1916, this originally toned specimen displays competing swirls of golden-orange and medium

1916 5C PR67 PCGS. Another exceptional example of the 1916 Nickel in matte proof format. This piece is beautifully toned with accents of golden and li

1916 5C PR67 PCGS. Nearly brilliant in the centers, the balance of the features are overlaid in orange-tan patina that assumes a streaky distribution

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR64 PCGS. Formerly offered as lot 6411 in our 1999 Santa Clara Sale, where it was described as, "A near-Gem Sat...

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR66 NGC. Very lightly toned, and in fact, presenting as a brilliant coin at arm's length. This coin brings out t...

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR67 NGC. Advanced proof Buffalo Nickel collectors will find plenty of 1936 Type One examples to choose from in this sa

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR67 PCGS. An immaculate Satin Finish proof Nickel. Each side is overlaid with delicate accents of salmon-pink, rose, a

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR67 PCGS. Blushes of golden and ice-blue iridescence blend together over both sides of this originally and carefully p

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR67 NGC. An untoned Superb Gem that has completely undisturbed fields. While the upper portion of the hair braid and t

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR68 PCGS. Gorgeous ice-blue tinting overlays both sides with a splash of pale lilac color toward the left obverse rim.

1936 5C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR67 PCGS. The devices have hints of powder-blue and gold patina. A sharply struck Superb Gem that has essentially

1936 5C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR67 PCGS. A glistening proof Buffalo Nickel, the fully brilliant features shimmer beneath delicate lilac, ice-blue

1937 5C PR63 ANACS. A deeply mirrored proof that is also brilliant, the unfortunate result of a light cleaning.From the Hans Poetsch Collection. Impor

1937 5C PR64 NGC. Bright and highly reflective with attractive golden patina overall. One microscopic field mark is seen with magnification under the

1937 5C PR66 NGC. A glassy, spot-free specimen with tinges of yellow-gold peripheral color. Personally, this cataloguer would gladly trade a few Buffa

1937 5C PR66 PCGS. An impressively mirrored proof, with both sides bathed in smoky golden hues. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at t

1937 5C PR67 PCGS. This relentlessly well struck Superb Gem has flashy, seemingly pristine surfaces, which glimmer with exquisite pale-golden color. A

1937 5C PR67 PCGS. Deeply mirrored in the fields with devices that sparkle with equal intensity. The carbonless features are very bright and show ligh