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

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