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.