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

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.