Superior Galleries Santa Clara Elite Auction

The year 1879 inaugurates a long and uninterrupted span extending to the end of the series in 1889 in which Proof three-cent nickels are all readily c

Fully original and brilliant throughout with no distracting abrasions present, in brief, a jewel. Probably a good many are not as carefully struck as

Fully original, the surfaces display few noticeable abrasions and just simply gorgeous original nickel-gray patina. Struck with scientific exactness t

A lustrous example that has dazzling golden orange toned and thoroughly original brilliance. The devices were struck smack on the dot at the required

A satiny gem frosted Proof with strong fundamental luster and dancing mirrors on both sides. Nicely struck, too, nothing half-hearted about it enough

A high degree of luster spins smoothly on the satin, deeply original surfaces of this bright and elusive gem. There is a little golden to nickel-blue

Virtually nickel-blue to light golden-gray fields spread light in every direction. Precision strike on every device shows the careful way that Proofs

A satiny gem of the sort of caliber that collectors of this series desire: a glittering, lustrous coin with lightly frosted motifs and satiny, though

Lustrous satiny golden gray surfaces with sharp, gleaming highlights. Nearly full head of hair and head details on the portrait of Liberty. A truly sp

A sparkling gem of the finest order. Intense cartwheel luster blends smoothly with pale highlights on the satiny surfaces.

Lustrous natural nickel-gray to russet-gold with grand overall eye appeal from the underlying sparkle of the still resplendent Proof surface.

Attractive toning and swirling mirrors on both sides. This sharply made Proof is one of just 2,145 pieces issued in the Proof sets that year.

Attractive light nickel-gray surfaces with plenty of satin luster throughout. Early PCGS holder.

From center to periphery the gleam of luminous nickel luster glows while the satiny preservation shows. What one sees usually on this mint's coi...

A gleaming gem of the highest quality for this popularly collected Type 1 design. Full cartwheel luster blends smoothly with pale golden highlights on

The satiny golden color is especially vibrant on both sides. A blunt impression is often left by the recoil of the dies that struck business strike bu

Collectors of this series well know that the 1918/7-D is the most eagerly sought variety in the buffalo nickel herd of dates. Research has come to the

Natural original nickel-gray patina. It is the often-seen striking defects, rather than innate rarity, that explains the elusiveness of the 1920-D in

Key date in the series: only 970,000 minted and in increasing demand from new collectors entering the market. A lustrous coin with generally ample det

Sparkling nickel-fresh iridescence imbues this satiny beauty with a life of its own. Add a high degree of luster and the appeal is virtually irresisti