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

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