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1909 Liberty Nickel. A very choice example with natural toning. (#3870)<p><i>The Franklin Dean Collection</i>

1910 Liberty Nickel. What is most noticeable when one first examines this remarkable coin is the heavy, vibrant mint frost on Liberty. Oblivious to sp

1910 Liberty Nickel. Attractive color. Luster swirls around the coin like greased lightning, the fields being well mirrored, the devices richly froste

1910 Liberty Nickel. Only 2,405 Proofs made. This has streaky toning. (#3908)<p><i>The Franklin Dean Collection</i>

1911 Liberty Nickel. Warm golden gray surfaces exhibit intense cartwheel luster and a satiny, matte-like appearance. Weak strike at the hair and upper

1911 Liberty Nickel. A brilliant and exceptionally lustrous Gem that has exquisite fields and devices. Just about fully struck, with just a dash of we

1911 Liberty Nickel. Sparkling neutral gray to golden with amber red sheen plus a wealth of luster at the centers. A choice example. (#3872)

1912-S Liberty Nickel. A flashy toned gem that spares no compromises with its rich golden iridescence on both sides that deepens as it progresses to t

1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. Attractively toned. A first-rate gem Proof with richly permeating luster that flows across the fine sandblast pale gray s

1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. A mere 1,520 Proofs were struck with the Type 1 "mound" reverse. A delightful deep golden toned gem, fully st...

1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. A sparkling superb gem of the finest order despite light strike detail on the base of 19 and tops of LIBERTY. The luster

1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. Lustrous frosty golden gray surfaces with rich highlights. Nearly full pelt and head details on the reverse bison, which

1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. Lustrous, mint-frosty surfaces put on a show with their rich colors and gold-with-blue iridescence, the overall appearanc

Lot of Three 1913 Type 1 Buffalo Nickels. Includes <B>PCGS MS66, PCGS MS65, and NGC MS65.</B> (#3915)

1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. A lock-solid matte-finish gem with strong primary luster and rich toned highlights on both sides, the result of the fine

1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. As with many first-year strikes, the 1913-D was made in sizeable numbers; in this case 5.3 million pieces were struck.

1914 Buffalo Nickel. Lovely iridescence graces this exquisitely struck and gorgeously preserved Superb Gem. High grade Matte Proofs of 1914 are usuall

1914 Buffalo Nickel. Powerfully burning luster explodes like a fire storm on the satiny, largely brilliant surfaces of this near-perfect gem. A flicke

1914 Buffalo Nickel. 4 over 3. Here is one of the most desirable examples of this acclaimed overdate buffalo nickel. It is lightly toned in a beautifu

1914-D Buffalo Nickel. This certified Gem is pleasingly sharp in strike with the only detail lost at the tops of the letters in LIBERTY. The luster is

1914-D Buffalo Nickel. A positive feature seen on examples of this early D-mint buffalo nickel, this certified Gem MS66 is pleasingly sharp in strike.

1914-S Buffalo Nickel. This early issue has a limited original mintage of 3.4 million pieces; while in lower grades the 1914-S will not present much o

1914-S Buffalo Nickel. As only occasionally seen on examples of this early S-mint Buffalo nickel, this certified Gem Mint State 65 is pleasingly sharp

1915 Buffalo Nickel. The typically offered Proof 1915 Nickel will display a finer grain to the satin texture than a Proof 1913 of either Type I or Typ

1916 Buffalo Nickel. Explosive satin to matte-finish luster rolls vividly between intense splashes of nickel-gray and iridescent gold strands too sedu

1916 Buffalo Nickel. This is a blemish-free example, mostly nickel white in color, with nice mint bloom and outstanding strike characteristics. The Mi

1917 Buffalo Nickel. Bright satin finish, sparkling as when first issued although it has developed lovely light patina from its passage through time.

1917-D Buffalo Nickel. An issue that is difficult to locate without some striking incompleteness, the '17-D is also a condition rarity in the fi...

1917-S Buffalo Nickel. Volatile cartwheel luster graces satiny and dynamic naturally toned surfaces. What also sparks our interest is the varying hues

1918-S Buffalo Nickel. The coin shortage that led to the production of the 1918/7-D is also partly the reason for the high-grade rarity of the 1918-S.

1918-S Buffalo Nickel. Highly lustrous and largely brilliant with natural gray highlights on both sides. Nearly fully struck, with just the usual amou

1919 Buffalo Nickel. A showy gem with a cocktail of underlying luster, frosty to satiny, that breathes scorching life into the amber-red highlights, w

1919 Buffalo Nickel. For the date, a frosty, satiny gem with deep cartwheel luster on both sides. Attractively struck as well, with just a hint of sof

1919-D Buffalo Nickel. The 1919-D is a noteworthy scarcity in the Buffalo Nickel series, both in terms of availability in Mint State and from a strike

1920-D Buffalo Nickel. A glittering gem with gleaming luster and lively golden undertones. Typical to above-average strike for this elusive D-mint dat

1921-S Buffalo Nickel. A few marks in the hair and a spot of discoloration on the cheek. All of this issue's mintage was coined during the latte...

1923 Buffalo Nickel. Excellent sharpness on all devices. Fully brilliant, the surfaces display few noticeable abrasions (#3949)

1923-S Buffalo Nickel. Nicely toned. What more can we say other than that this is a really splendid example that is more sharply struck than usual for

1924 Buffalo Nickel. A bright and gleaming gem whose golden toned cartwheel luster seems poised to detonate like a Fourth of July skyrocket, plus we f

1925 Buffalo Nickel. The strike on this issue is rarely very sharp, and the present Gem is no exception, yet enough detail remains to show that it was

1925 Buffalo Nickel. An highly pleasing gem of the best possible order whose satiny toned surfaces play host to robust devices on both sides. (#3954)

1925-S Buffalo Nickel. Lightly toned, yet basically nickel-bright in appearance. The few wispy abrasions do not detract from the overall pleasing eye

1926 Buffalo Nickel. Mathematically exact standards seen in the sharp 1926. Blazing but satin luster, the coin gently turns to silvery gray and warm g

1926 Buffalo Nickel. A gem, although flyspecks aplenty on both sides. (#3957)

1926-S Buffalo Nickel. A few marks in the hair. The San Francisco Mint's production of Nickels in 1926 amounted to a sparse 970,000 pieces. This...

1927 Buffalo Nickel. Sleek nickel-white to heavenly blue and gold color with an occasional suggestion that it belongs in your collection, and yours on

1927 Buffalo Nickel. A sparkling coin bursting with luster, untoned and white in appearance. The surfaces are clear of deep marks. (#3960)

1927-D Buffalo Nickel. A couple of nicks on the Indian's nose; a spot on the forehead. The 1927-D more often than not has a better caliber of st...

1927-S Buffalo Nickel. Widespread circulation seems to be why there are so few high-grade nickels of the 1927-S around, rather than poor striking qual

1927-S Buffalo Nickel. Very beautiful toning, as on the 1927-D from the same consignment. The 1927-S is typicall well struck for an nickel of the 1920

1928 Buffalo Nickel. A satiny bright gem with resilient underlying luster and no toning. From center to periphery, the coin is generally well struck w

1929 Buffalo Nickel. Highly radiant and largely bright with glimmering highlights on both sides. All but fully struck, with just a insubstantial touch

1929-S Buffalo Nickel. A high degree of luster plays gracefully beneath natural toning haze over the highlights. Generally well struck on both sides,

1929-S Buffalo Nickel. A lustrous example that has rich frosty luster, the type found in a roll-fresh specimen, though seen with some granularity at t

1929-S Buffalo Nickel. Wonderful luminous surfaces are flourishing with rich nickel and silvery brilliance. Well struck for the S-mint issue, with all

1930 Buffalo Nickel. Light flyspecking in the otherwise full cartwheel luster. Sharply struck on obverse and reverse. Looks as though it were just plu

1931-S Buffalo Nickel. Frosty gem. A popular low mintage issue: only 1,200,000 made. The mintage of this date would have been lower still, had not ste

1934 Buffalo Nickel. A high degree of luster graces the satiny silver gray variegated toned surfaces of this approachable 1930s nickel struck at the P

1934-D Buffalo Nickel. Toned but of better than average strike for this D-mint issue. (#3973)<p><i>The Franklin Dean Collection</i>

1935 Buffalo Nickel. Swirls of brilliant luster with richer iridescent flash. (#3974)

1935-D Buffalo Nickel. A lustrous toned example that has dazzling nickel fresh luster underneath. Regarding this date, the clearest details are found

1936 Buffalo Nickel Type 2. A glittering watery smooth gem with intense luster, a bold strike, and golden toned eye appeal that just won't quit!...

1936 Buffalo Nickel. The devices were struck with such force and energy by the dies that all design elements show boldly. Glowing luster. (#3977)

1936 Buffalo Nickel. This is a pleasing, highly lustrous coin with a few grade-limiting luster grazes. Superb! (#3977)

1936 Buffalo Nickel. A flashy gem. (#3977)

1936 Buffalo Nickel. A blazer. (#3977)

1936 Buffalo Nickel. More heavily toned than some might like, but choice just the same. (#3977)<p><i>The Franklin Dean Collection</i&...

1936 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. Wonderful toning. This is certainly one of the more exceptional Proof 1936 Type I Nickels around, and it is at the thresh

1936 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. A total of 4,420 Proofs struck in 1936, this is the first instance where mirror finish Proofs were offered to collectors,

1936 Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. The matte Proof nickels of 1913-16 came to a sudden end and there were no more Proofs struck for another 20 years. Then t

1936 Buffalo Nickel. Type 2. As last, one of only 4,420 Proofs issued this year. This piece has the more mirror-like "brilliant" finish. A...

1936-D Buffalo Nickel. Completely golden toned with spectacular mint brilliance over virtually pristine surfaces. (#3978)<p><i>The Frank...

1936-S Buffalo Nickel. Blazing nickel toned brown with intense luster below, sharp details, and delightful eye appeal. (#3979)

1936-S Buffalo Nickel. Shimmering luster that glitters and swims in the familiar "careening" fashion of a late-1930s nickel in Gem conditi...

1937 Buffalo Nickel. A sparkling gem of the finest order. The mirror flash is unbeatable, the strike is absolutely full, being quite crisp in most pla

1937 Buffalo Nickel. Sparkling iridescence imbues this mirrored beauty with a life of its own despite a sprinkling of flyspecks in the field. Add a hi

1937 Buffalo Nickel. A superb and flashy example. (#3980)

1937 Buffalo Nickel. Again, as in the 1936 in this condition, devices were struck with such power by the dies that all design elements show boldly. Su

1937 Buffalo Nickel. Crisp bloom from the dies; a very appealing specimen whose luster is all original. Has a few tiny marks on the cheekbone. (#3980)

Lot of 3 Buffalo Nickels. Includes <B>1937 PCGS MS66, 1937-D NGC MS64, 1938-D NGC MS67.</B>

1937-D Buffalo Nickel. A blazing gem. (#3981)

1937-D Buffalo Nickel. Another that is fresh and glowing with natural light toning. (#3981)<p><i>The Franklin Dean Collection</i>

1937-S Buffalo Nickel. Incredible nickel-silvery perfection in the devices and fields, though the strong metal flow lines point to a tired die that st

1937-S Buffalo Nickel. Mint-fresh surfaces and luster. (#3983)

1937-S Buffalo Nickel. Toned. Mint-quality surfaces and luster as though just popped from an original old collector's envelope and sent to the s...

1938-D, D over S Buffalo Nickel. Frosty patina dominates both sides but it is the lovely toning that captivates anyone who gazes upon this coin'...

1938-D Buffalo Nickel. An inexhaustibly gorgeous Gem, the brilliant golden surfaces are glistening with full, frosty textured luster. (#3984)

1938-D Buffalo Nickel. Final year of the design. A gem. (#3984)<p><i>The Franklin Dean Collection</i>

1938-D Buffalo Nickel. D over S. An astonishing gem of the best possible order whose satiny surfaces play host to robust colors and downright gorgeous

1938-D Buffalo Nickel. D over S. A highly lustrous Gem that has rich natural golden patina and a razor sharp strike. It is a poor collector of buffalo

1938 Jefferson Nickel. Mintage in Proof of 19,365 pieces. There have been many minor changes in the portraiture since 1938 on the Jefferson nickel, mo

1938 Jefferson Nickel. Shimmering mint brilliance is seen over each side of this fully struck Gem. (#84000)

1938-D Jefferson Nickel. One small toned spot on the collar; this first year of issue tends to be sharply defined, more so than later years when the M

1940-S Jefferson Nickel. Flowing mint brilliance like a shimmering nickel-steel colored waterfall cascades over each side of this fully struck Gem. A

1940-S Jefferson Nickel. Another that is just swimming in mint brilliance over each side of this sharply made Gem. Just a few little marks on the jaw.

1941 Jefferson Nickel. Original toning with pristine luster and surfaces. (#84010)

1942-D Jefferson Nickel. Warm golden amber toning with the major devices fully impressed by the dies, which left impressive details for the collector

1942-D Jefferson Nickel. Frosted glass luster and impressive fields on this handsome toned specimen. (#84014)

1942-P Jefferson Nickel. Type 2. Original toning; heavy frost from possibly worn dies around the obverse legends. (#84016)

1942-P Jefferson Nickel. Type 2. A rather largish mark on the jaw and another at Jefferson's temple suggests that NGC erred in its grade. Nevert...