Superior Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

A satiny gem of the finest water, a glittering, lustrous coin with lightly frosted motifs and satiny, modestly reflective fields. Boldly struck with e

Extremely well contrasted between the frosty devices and mirror fields. Microscopic examination will note the outstanding detail in the strike on both

The strike is strong, with sharp definition to the high points. One would be hard pressed to locate a more pristine Proof 67 even if one were known to

Matte surfaces. Doubled date. (#3790)

Massive reverse die break. Dull surface; PVC residue. (#3790)

(#3794)

Lustrous, the reverse fields consisting of parallel die finishing lines in place of "frost." (#3795)

Full swirling cartwheel luster. A first-class Gem. (#3800)

A white, untoned example, as crisp and lustrous as when it was first issued. (#3805)

Filled 2. (#3812)

Last of the shield nickels: a blazing gem! (#3813)

There was a great drive in the country after the Civil War to introduce the metric system, and Joseph Wharton's new nickel alloy coin seemed to ...

Only 625 Proofs made in all of the No Rays design. Flashy, lustrous surfaces display sleek morrors on the obverse and equal mint brightness on the rev

Only 600 Proof sets were sold this year, all containing the shield nickel, which means they had to be broken up for a collector to obtain a single exa

We have handled few other Three-cent Nickel consignments, business strikes or proofs, that come as close to perfection as the coins in this sale. Take

A high degree of luster graces the satiny mirror deep gray surfaces of this frosted-relief Gem. Proof mintage was only 1,000 pieces. (#83824)

Bold glistening reflection spins broadly beneath rich frosted highlights here. The reverse strike at the stars is razor-sharp in detail, making the pr

Crisp freezing white, undisturbed mint cameo frost that is untoned and bright lying on top of glassy smooth fields. The nickel-gray surfaces display s

A high degree of mirror luster spins gracefully on the deep nickel-fresh to pastel-toned surfaces of this exciting and colorful gem. The strike is cri

A beautiful gem with superlative mirror luster in the fields that radiates its freshness beneath a light powder of frost on the highlights. Possessed