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Browse Catalogue of Stack's January 2006 Auction Limited to: The Americana Sale → U. S. Nickels Page 1 of 2  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's January 2006 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Nickels → U. S. Shield Nickels Print these Realized Prices! You'll need the Adobe PDF Reader to view and/or print the prices realized sheet. Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 2074 1868 5¢. Judd 633 (R-5). Copper-nickel, PE. Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $1,400.00 76.7 grains, 4.97 grams. Fabulous glass-mirror fields display vastly more glitter than the contemporary Three Cent Proofs. This obverse bears a variant of Longacre's diadem Liberty from the three Cents with a 5-pointed star added. The reverse presents a ribbon and Maltese cross with IN GOD WE TRUST over a laurel wreath enclosing a huge Roman numeral 'V' without CENTS. Here is a particularly...  more 2075 1883 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $260.00 Pale steel blue toning washes over deeply mirrored fields surrounding frosted devices. Well struck and flashy. Categories  •  Stack's January 2006 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Nickels → U. S. Liberty Nickels Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 2076 1883 No CENTS. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $110.00 A well struck example with frosty pale gray surfaces; 1911 Brilliant Uncirculated. Here is an attractive specimen that is pale gray with the faintest hint of rose toning. 2 pieces. 2077 1883 With CENTS. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $375.00 A wonderful example that has nice creamy surfaces that exude brilliant lustre. Well struck and very attractive. 2078 1887 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $300.00 Wonderful iridescent toning over olive-gray surfaces. The strike is a bit weak in the hair and behind the bun, but the lustre peeks out strongly from beneath the toning. 2079 1888 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,400.00 Gorgeous golden toning gives this sharply struck coin strong eye appeal. Cartwheeling mint lustre adds to the wonderful look. 2080 1889 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $200.00 Here is a lustrous coin that is pale gray with some golden tones. A few light hairlines are all that keep this coin from grading fully Gem. 2081 1890 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $300.00 A near-Gem example that is deeply reflective with nice contrast on the devices. A single mark on the face keeps this coin from a higher designation. 2082 1893 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $220.00 A needle-sharp strike gives a lovely visual appeal to this reflective jewel. The faintest touch of pale blue toning can be found at the upper reverse. 2083 1893 Brilliant Proof BR PF $130.00 Deeply reflective surfaces that have some light to moderate contact marks. Light golden hues give this coin decent eye appeal. 2084 1894 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $260.00 Nice reflectivity with the head nicely frosted. There are some light hairlines on the obverse, otherwise this coin is quite attractive and deserves a strong bid. 2085 1895 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $450.00 Easily a full Gem but for an inconspicuous lamination at the left reverse. Deep watery fields with light rose-gold toning. 2086 1899, 1907 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $220.00 Each example has lovely lustrous surfaces. The first coin has faint lilac toning while the second is an attractive golden color. 2 pieces. Categories  •  Stack's January 2006 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Nickels → U. S. Buffalo Nickels Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 2087 1913 Type I. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $120.00 A beautiful golden toned example that is engulfed in frosty mint bloom. 2088 1913'P,D,S' Type I, 1913 Type II. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $200.00 At first glance this group looks like well matched Gems, closer inspection reveals that each coin has been treated to simulate full frosty lustre. 4 pieces. 2089 1913'D' Type I. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $300.00 Slate gray color gives this coin a pleasing look. The Indian's profile is doubled, adding to the intrigue of this attractive coin. 2090 1913'S' Type I. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $220.00 Satiny smooth surfaces are taking on a lovely golden tone for nice eye appeal. 2091 1913 Type II (2). Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $375.00 - virtually Gem. A lovely pair of problem-free specimens both exhibiting delicate pale rose toning. 2 pieces. 2092 1913 Type II, 1914. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $650.00 A magnificent pair of bright coins that radiate satiny mint lustre. 2 pieces. 2093 1914'D' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $400.00 - nearly fully Choice and boasting smoothly reflective surfaces with sheens of the palest rose and gold. PCGS MS62. 2094 1914'D' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $250.00 Light gold toning over generally pleasing surfaces. A few spots are seen on both sides but none too serious. A decent example of this early dated Buffalo Nickel. 2095 1914'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $350.00 Spectacular rose and lime toning graces the reverse of this lovely specimen; 1915 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. A well struck example with fresh shimmering surfaces. 2 pieces. 2096 1915'S' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,300.00 A borderline Gem coin with pleasing toning over lustrous surfaces. The piece is nicely struck. 2097 1916 Choice Matte Proof CH MTE PF $550.00 One of only 600 Proofs minted. Luxurious satiny lustre enhances a microscopically precise impression of the dies. The quality of this coin's strike is demonstrated by the razor-sharp inner rim on either side, diagnostic for the elusive Proofs of this era. 2098 1916 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, 1917 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $450.00 Both coins are well struck, bright and lustrous. A very satisfying pair of early Buffaloes. 2 pieces. 2099 1916 Doubled Die Obverse. FS#5¢-016. Breen 2599 CH VF $9,000.00 Choice Very Fine. Doubling of this date is essentially visible to the naked eye, tops of LIBERTY are a trifle weak from circulation. Here is an unusually clear example of a major variety which Breen noted is ''usually in low grades'' when found at all today, since this major variety was discovered after most Nickels of this date had seen decades of circulation. Here is a lovely example of this rare...  more 2100 1916'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $400.00 Here is a lovely pale silver example with just a touch of pale golden toning in areas. The strike is quite ample, giving this San Francisco issue a very nice look. 2101 1917'D' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $2,000.00 Gorgeous golden silver surfaces are beautifully preserved. Satiny mint frost dominates the coin for a great look. A better date coin, especially in higher grades such as this. 2102 1917'S' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $1,000.00 Golden surfaces show a hint of rosy overtones. The fields are noticeably smooth and free of defects. Some signs of die clashing are noted below the chin. A stellar coin with an exceptional overall eye appeal. 2103 1918 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $200.00 Golden color is enhanced by faint rainbow tones at the lower reverse. A well struck coin with plenty of appeal. Page 1 of 2  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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