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Browse Catalogue of Stack's March 2005 Auction Limited to: The Laurence H. Gardner Collection from the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society → U. S. Nickels Page 2 of 4  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's March 2005 → The Laurence H. Gardner Collection from the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society → U. S. Nickels → U. S. Liberty 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 697 1894 Brilliant Proof BR PF $170.00 - and a Choice example were it not for a noticeable degree of micro-speckling mostly situated on the obverse. Sharp and offering plenty of underlying reflectivity. 698 1895 Brilliant Proof BR PF $150.00 - with claims to the Choice category. Light to moderate speckling is noted amid shades of lavender-gray and russet toning. 699 1896 Brilliant Proof BR PF $160.00 - and approaching a Choice designation. Golden toning accents glittering underlying fields. The devices offer cameo contrast. There are, however, a number of tiny specks situated mostly on the obverse. 700 1897 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $150.00 Despite some light micro-speckling, this example is well balanced and appealing. Pale olive-gray toning accents well mirrored fields and sharp devices. 701 1898 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $170.00 Here is a razor-sharp specimen that reveals only light speckling beneath delicate iridescent golden toning. 702 1899 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $720.00 - or essentially so. Chisel-sharp definition embellishes velvet field reflectivity. A shade of olive-gold partially conceals microscopic staining. 703 1900 Brilliant Proof BR PF $140.00 - or a bit better. The reverse is nearly of Choice quality. The obverse is rather muted by uneven shades of russet and gray toning. 704 1901 Brilliant Proof BR PF $200.00 - with claims to the Choice category. Sharp and nicely mirrored. There is some speckling and unevenness in toning, most notably on the reverse. 705 1902 Brilliant Proof BR PF $200.00 - and offering some qualities indicative of a Choice distinction. The reverse is that of a Choice specimen. The obverse exhibits micro-speckling over pale russet and olive-gray surfaces. 706 1903 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $200.00 - and toned in shades of pale tan-gold. Only light micro-flecks are visible with a glass. The fields are otherwise nicely mirrored, and the devices are quite assertive. 707 1904 Brilliant Proof BR PF $140.00 - or a bit better. Some obverse staining is most evident in the left field. The reverse, though a bit cloudy in places, approaches the Choice category. 708 1905 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $200.00 - with claims to a Gem designation. A blend of pale olive and lavender-rose iridescence augments sharp devices and watery fields. Only very minor speckling is evident under close scrutiny with a glass. 709 1906 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $220.00 - were it not for a smudge that affects the lower obverse. The definition is extremely sharp, and the overall presentation is otherwise quite assertive. 710 1907 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $240.00 - despite a small obverse stain between the twelfth and thirteenth stars. There are varying shades of pale olive and golden toning over frosty devices and mirrored fields. This date enjoys a Proof mintage of only 1,475 pieces, the lowest such mintage in the Liberty Head Nickel series (with the exception of the excessively rare 1913). 711 1908 Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $300.00 Frosty design elements are wonderfully smooth and defect-free. The fields, likewise, are free of all but the most minor of imperfections. Shades of delicate rose and olive-golden iridescence embellish either side. 712 1909 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $260.00 - with claims to a Gem classification. The surfaces are essentially free of hairlines, however there are some minor specks visible with a glass. The overall presentation certainly is quite pleasing, as the strike is sharp and the color is above average. 713 1910 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $45.00 - and easily Choice were it not for some light obverse speckling. There is an abundance of mint lustre beneath delicate golden toning. The reverse is that of a borderline Gem. 714 1911 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $200.00 - or better, there being only minor speckling visible with a glass on either side. Lavender-rose toning is framed by areas of olive-russet at the obverse periphery. Well mirrored fields are contrasted against sharp, frosted devices. 715 1912 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $90.00 This well struck example offers a satiny glow beneath a blend of pale rose, gold, and subtle blue iridescence. A very faint fingerprint stain is evident at the lower right obverse, and there are a few other minor specks that should be mentioned. 716 1912'D' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $200.00 This frosty, tan-gold specimen displays a handful of small spots at the upper obverse. The obverse stars and hair, as well as the bottom of the wreath on the reverse are softly struck. 717 1912'S' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $1,800.00 There is a single horizontal obverse hairline on Liberty's cheek, as well as a small reverse stain just inside the rim at 10:00. Satiny lustre is bathed in a shade of delicate golden-russet. A very scarce date, particularly in the upper grades. Categories  •  Stack's March 2005 → The Laurence H. Gardner Collection from the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society → U. S. Nickels → U. S. Buffalo Nickels Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 718 1913 Type I. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $300.00 - a near-Gem despite some very light spotting. Well struck; 1913 Type II. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. A lovely example that has light rose-gold toning. 2 pieces. 719 1913'D' Type I. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $110.00 Well struck in medium gold toning with some light spotting present. 720 1913'S' Type I. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $325.00 - and virtually a full Gem. Delicate gold over silver and gray toning. 721 1913'D' Type II. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $800.00 Well struck with medium golden toning. The lustre is good and peeks out from beneath the toning. Some light spotting is not too serious. 722 1913'S' Type II. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $900.00 Sparkling lustre in the fields is joined by pale golden toning. Very well struck and scarce this nice. 723 1914 Gem Matte Proof GEM MTE PF $2,800.00 A lovely example that is fully vibrant and exhibits light iridescent blue toning. Well struck and quite attractive. Just 1,275 Proofs were struck of this Matte Proof issue. 724 1914'D' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $450.00 Very deep rose-gold toning over boldly struck surfaces. 725 1914'S' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $2,400.00 - and really quite nice for the grade. The fields are prooflike and have light gold toning. An appealing example of this scarce date. 726 1915 Gem Matte Proof GEM MTE PF $2,200.00 Deep yellow-gold toning over immaculate surfaces. The strike is crisp as one would expect on a well made proof. A truly remarkably preserved example and sure to please. A mere 1,050 pieces were minted in this Proof format. 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