Superior Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

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

Proof mintage was only 600 pieces, identical mintage to that of 1868 and 1869. A simply exquisite Gem, the vivid white frosted devices gyrate to-and-f

When one considers the constant die stress in producing Proof nickel coinage, particularly in these early years, and the ongoing menace of carbon spot

A glittering pale toned gem with resplendent luster, a bold strike, and eye appeal that just won't quit! What's more, 1878 is the second of ...

This is a truly amazing Proof strike three cent nickel. The surfaces are nearly perfectly preserved and each side has rolling waves of mirror reflecti

Struck with exactitude rarely found on a 1880 Proof, a date commonly found more satiny than mirror-like in the fields. The silvery hue reciprocates be

Lustrous, satiny mirror surfaces display rich nickel-bright iridescence, with the overall appearance greatly bolstered by cartwheel luster. This date,

Bright and flashy, with a dash of toning haze across the reverse. (#3776)

Struck with controlled precision throughout. The surfaces are untoned, oscillating with silvery color, and quite glossy from the fresh mirrors to the

Well preserved throughout with pitching nickel-bright bloom of the cameo Proof dies. Desirable with this meticulous strike, as would be any Proof 67 t

A sleek mirror-bright gem with strong underlying luster and rich satin highlights on both sides. Nicely struck for the date, in fact fully so, with a

Sparkling silver gray with a burst mirror reflectivity. (#3779)

Struck with technical exactness throughout. Full-blown gem and extraordinarily clean with thick, creamy mint frost on Liberty offset by strong mirrors

A lustrous example whose vivid frost of light satin color on the portrait undulates and billows across Liberty's face like a smooth ice sheet. T...

A swirling gem with clear as a mountain lake underlying proof characteristics in the fields and nice satiny cameo highlights for the Liberty head and

On its technical merits, this is a pleasing, highly lustrous coin with no grade-limiting attributes to take away from its brilliance or satiny-mirror

An immaculate, mind-bending Superb Gem Proof, the surfaces spread light with vivid originality over both sides. It is easy to see this piece was deli

The careful treatment that the United States Mint usually takes in preparing Proof coins means that overdates are rare on such pieces. Just the same,

The care that the United States Mint usually takes preparing Proof coins means that overdates just don't happen. Curiously, the 1887/6 overdate,...

Crisp detail on the main devices. A remarkable coin. This nickel-bright example is as crisp and lustrous as when it was first issued. (#83784)

Another downright gorgeous and glittering example in Gem cameo condition. Save for the highpoints of the hair and the rim denticles, the strike is abo

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