The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1882. PCGS graded VF-30. Scarce low mintage date as only 22,200 were struck for circulation (PCGS # 3750) . Estimated Value $120 - 130.

1883. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo CAC Approved. Light even toning. Only 6,609 struck. Pop 24; 22 finer. Estimated Value $650 - 700.

1884. PCGS graded Proof 62. Untoned. Only 3,942 Proofs struck (PCGS # 3780) . Estimated Value $200 - 220.

1888. PCGS graded Proof 64. Light even nickel color toning. Only 4,582 Proofs struck (PCGS # 3785) . Estimated Value $275 - 300.

1888. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. A scarce date as only 36,501 were struck. Estimated Value $140 - 150.

1889. PCGS graded AU-55. Popular low mintage date, only 18,125 struck (PCGS # 3758) . Estimated Value $150 - 160.

1866. NGC graded MS-65. An untoned gem of the popular "Rays" two-year type. A coin that arrived at a time when the mint was in need of str...

1866 Rays. NGC graded MS-65. A fully lustrous untoned gem. First year of issue. The alloy on these consists of 25% nickel and 75% copper, and the coin

1867. No rays. NGC graded MS-65. A fully lustrous untoned example. The 1867 issues comes in two Types, with or without Rays, after the mint establishe

1869. NGC graded Proof 65. A lovely gem with delicate rainbow toning on the obverse. Only 600+ proofs struck. Pop 107; 42 finer. Estimated Value $500

1876. NGC graded MS-65 CAC Approved. Untoned with some minor flyspecks. The devices were struck with enough determined force by the dies that major de

1877. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Well struck, fully brilliant and untoned. A beautiful Gem dancing with fresh radiance. Only 510+ struck for this Pro

1882. NGC graded MS-66. A sparkling untoned gem specimen. Pop 48; 6 finer. Estimated Value $750 - 800.

1883. PCGS graded MS-67. Well struck, brilliant and untoned. Business strike Shield nickels appear to be one of the more undervalued areas in the coin

1883. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $120 - 130.

A partial collection of Shield Nickels. 1866 Rays thru 1883. Coins grade VG to AU. All housed in a Capital plastic holder. Includes some duplicates. L

1883. Without "CENTS". NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo. A glittering totally white Ultra Cameo Proof specimen. Only 5,219 struck. Pop 2; n...

1883. Without "CENTS". NGC graded MS-67. A sparkling totally untoned gem example. Pop 54; 3 finer in 67*. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.

1883. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded MS-65 PQ CAC Approved with a Gold Sticker. A steel blue gem and very well struck. Should be regraded a ...

1884. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. CAC Approved. Only 3,942 struck. Hints of delicate pastel toning. Pop 22; 82 finer (PCGS # 83882) . Estimated Value