Superior Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

One of several outstanding Gem Proofs in the sale. The Three Cent Nickel was introduced in 1865, and was useful to commerce during its initial years b

A bright and satiny cameo nickel-bright specimen with intense luster and a nuance of toning on both sides. Somewhat finer than typically seen for the

An pleasing lustrous gem. The coin explodes with bright mirror iridescence while the devices on both sides are extremely bold (unlike the weak device

A lightly frosted Gem with brilliant reflective surfaces and a powerful strike. Sharp-edged devices and lettering include all of the wreath leaves as

Highly lustrous and largely brilliant with sleek satiny highlights on both sides surrounded by sparkling mirrors. One hundred percent fully struck, wi

Beaming mirror bright nickel-gray surfaces with lightly frosted highlights. Bold hair and head details on Liberty including the line of beads or pearl

Sharply struck on obverse and reverse. Silver-white satin devices are boldly displayed in sharp deep cameo frosted relief on this fresh-appearing Proo

An incredible array of rich silvery hues grace the surfaces of this lovely gem cameo frosted three-cent nickel. Bold areas of striking are seen at the

Another exciting Gem Proof for the connoisseur, attractively toned and glistening. (#83762)

Struck with methodical precision throughout. A brilliant and highly lustrous Gem that has beautifully preserved mirror surfaces. Pop: 1/3 (8/05). (#93

With only 600 Proofs this time, the 1868 is decidedly scarce above the 65 level in Proof. Struck with scientific exactness throughout the centers and

An unquestioned Gem with vibrant, untoned surfaces and a crisp strike. In fact, the strike as keen as a razor on this frosted Proof, with every square

Isolated swirls of silvery blue iridescence on Liberty confirm the originality of this scarcer lovely Proof example. Fully lustrous, fully mirrored an

Struck with controlled precision throughout. A brilliant, lustrous, and exquisitely preserved Gem Proof. Pop: 12/2 (8/05). (#93765)

Frosted glass luster on the portrait and impressive mirror fields. Struck with mathematical precision by the dies, of course, as are most of the pre-1

Nicely preserved and lightly toned with stark contrast from the deep cameo effect. Only 600 Proofs minted. (#93765)

Nickel-bright patina twinkles over devices on both sides while below, the sleek, glassy-smooth field seems to come alive on this magnificent superb Pr

A lustrous example whose brilliance whirls dizzily around the surface, the fields being smoothly mirrored and untouched by marks while the main device

A lustrous example of this low mintage Proof date, untoned and blistering bright; excellent silvery color. (#3767)

Proof mintage was only 950 pieces. A nice radiant nickel-white tint tantalizes the eye from this mirror-smooth piece, a coin whose mint glow goes roun