Superior Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Although the mintage increased slightly to 1,100 pieces this year (150 more than in 1872), survivors cannot be that much more common if grading popula

A sparkling 1874 of the choicest order. Lightly speckled mirror finish blends smoothly with pale frosted highlights on the original surfaces. Were it

A lustrous Gem that has flashy luster and rich sheen to the nickel-gray fields and devices. These three-cent "nickels" are actually compos...

All minute detail fully evident on this bold 1875, a scarce business strike as well as Proof shield nickel. What is most noticeable when one first exa

Only 1,150 Proofs minted this Centennial year. About as close to flawless as can be expected, this robust coin has strong cameo contrast between the f

A glistening beauty and a gem by any standards. An engaging display of lively nickel-bright iridescence leaps across the highly frosted devices of thi

Here is the key date to the series of which only 510 were struck and virtually all the survivors have been sent to the grading services at least once,

Low-mintage date of just 2,350 pieces, without the usual production of business strikes taking up the slack, means that date collectors put extreme pr

Proof-only issue of 2,350 pieces. From center to periphery the intense flood of silvery gray satin-prooflike luster glows with outstanding toning. Fol

The surfaces are bright with moon-glow white to nickel-deep sheen and show none of the muting often seen on Proofs of 1879-81. Crisp detail on all dev

First-generation PCGS holder. A semi-frosty coin with gem quality surface that rather than spinning broadly instead has almost matte-like nickel-gray

A bright and satiny 1880 with strong cartwheel sparkle, flyspecked obverse and reverse, yet nicely struck frosted details. (#83835)

A lustrous example of this high mintage date in Mint quality only (Proofs are just as scarce as the other dates in the 1880s); mostly untoned definite

Brilliant ice-clear silvery proof-frost luster from the surface of this appealing coin, typical for the Proofs of 1879-81. Meticulous strike on every

Lustrous smooth nickel-gray radiance with pale gold toning and grand overall eye appeal from a bold strike on the shield and leaves, the stars, the le

Fabulous quality and overall surfaces. The coin has blazing white mint proof luster and is virtually pristine. Struck with technical exactness through

Fresh bright luster and a good strike. (#3841)

Frosty with original light toning. A gem. (#3841)

Fully struck and brilliant throughout with no distracting abrasions present. First year of this design, CENTS was added to the reverse below the Roman

(#3844)

Scarce in frosty Mint condition. (#3847)

Another exciting Gem Liberty nickel. (#3848)

Lightly toned; heavy with frost. (#3850)

Frosty gem. (#3851)

Creamy white and immaculately preserved surfaces glow. (#3852)

Shimmering mint brilliance is seen over each side of this fully struck Gem. Devices foursquare and bold throughout. Very scarce above MS65 level. (#38

A sparkling gem of the finest order. Intense cartwheel luster blends smoothly with pale highlights on the satiny surfaces. (#3864)

(#3865)

Especially bold strike. Fresh silvery bright fields and devices, this coin really dazzles the eye. (#3866)

A highly lustrous satiny gem with stripes of pale champagne brown toning on both sides. Struck from well-worked dies that imported a grainy texture, e

Nicely toned. (#3873)

(#3873)

Toned. (#3874)

Blazing luster on mirror-deep surfaces. A touch of superb cameo frost is seen at Liberty's head on the obverse, and here it is probably that the...

A sparklingly bright gem with rich frosted iridescence on both sides, the wreath, the head, and even the stars and tops of the letters in the legends,

Untoned glistening luster on nice mirrored surfaces. All minute detail fully evident on this bold No CENTS Proof. (#83878)

An exciting example of a relatively scarce date, this untoned coin displaying sharp satiny-proof cartwheel luster. Desirable with this controlled stri

A satiny frosted, mirror-fresh gem with a vivid display of rich iridescence on both sides, the result of long, careful storage by its former owners an

Attractive two-tone contrast between the mirror field and devices which have a nice powdering of frost from the dies. (#83884)

A lustrous example, fully struck with rippling mirrors contrasted by sleek cameos and all-original color. Even the finest, most delicate detail seen o

An incredibly lustrous gem Deep Cameo Proof with dazzle and sparkle whose brilliance is like lightning. A lovely coin -- what a coin! -- one that cert

Well toned, both the peripheries and the central reverse are impressive for their sharpness of strike, and the frosty textured surfaces are smooth, wi

(#3908)

Sparkling silver gray with a burst of faint toning in areas. (#3909)<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

1891 MS60, 1893 AU58. Lot of 2 coins.

1868 EF45, 1883 No CENTS MS60 toned.

1883 Shield AU58, 1883 With CENTS AU58. Lot of 2 coins.

Verdigris. Toned. (#3916)

A satiny gem of the finest order. A high degree of bright cartwheel luster spins broadly beneath bright shimmering highlights. Nicely struck with just

Toned. (#3917)