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Categories  •  Stack's March 2006 The Crimson Collection U. S. Nickels U. S. Shield Nickels
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Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1538 1879 Repunched Date. Brilliant Proof BR PF $550.00

Reflective, but lightly cleaned in the past and now retoned to a lovely lilac-gray tone. Repunching of the date is toward the left on the '18' of the date, while the entire date also exhibits strike doubling.
1539 1880 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $300.00

This virtual Gem boasts glass-smooth, boldly reflective fields that highlight unusually precise, sharply detailed reliefs and devices of exceptional quality.
1540 1881 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $580.00

Minor spotting is noted on this lustrous pearl gray specimen, a survivor of just 68,800 business strikes of this date.
1541 1882 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $350.00

Watery mirror fields showcase contrasting frosted devices beneath delicate light golden toning.
Categories  •  Stack's March 2006 The Crimson Collection U. S. Nickels U. S. Liberty Nickels
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1542 1883 No CENTS (40). Brilliant Uncirculated to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated BU to VERY CH BU $1,100.00

with some coins perhaps grading finer. Most display very strong strikes and prooflike surfaces, while many exhibit areas of streaky tan toning amidst generally mark-free surfaces. A single piece has a struck through area at Miss Liberty's jaw. Here is a fantastic opportunity to acquire an original roll of this inaugural issue. 1 roll, 40 pieces.
1543 1883 No CENTS (40). Brilliant Uncirculated to Very Brilliant Uncirculated BU $1,100.00

- with many bordering on a full Gem grade. As the above roll, this grouping boasts very boldly struck, prooflike coins, some of which exhibit streaky tan toning. Here is a second and final opportunity to acquire such an original assemblage of this important type coin. 1 roll, 40 pieces.
1544 1885 G $300.00

Good. Surfaces are mildly porous on this well-used specimen of the key date to the series.
1545 1886 VF $250.00

Very Fine. Surface residue and porosity mark this specimen of one of the semi-keys in the series.
1546 1889 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $220.00

Deep mirror fields and contrasting devices are complemented by light amber toning. Some very light reverse spotting.
1547 1890 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $200.00

Dramatic cameo effect visually enhanced by gorgeous pale multi-color iridescent toning for a great look.
1548 1892 Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $500.00
1892 Gem Brilliant Proof, full Cameo contrast poses needle-sharp devices against mirror-gleaming reflective...
- full Cameo contrast poses needle-sharp devices against mirror-gleaming reflective fields of nearly pristine visual quality and boldest appeal.
1549 1892 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $190.00

Pale icy blues and sea greens through shades of amber and red dance across the virtually flawless surfaces of this visually fascinating specimen. Only a minor speck or two away from Gem.
1550 1893 Proof BU $130.00

Impaired through polishing; 1910 Brilliant Uncirculated. Light russet toning over subdued lustre. 2 pieces.
1551 1909 Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $650.00
1909 Gem Brilliant Proof. Delightful Cameo contrast of meticulous, frosted devices and liquid-glass...
Delightful Cameo contrast of meticulous, frosted devices and liquid-glass fields provides this coin's exceptional overall quality and resulting eye appeal.
1552 1912'S' F $300.00

Fine. Scattered tiny laminations on the reverse of this key, final date issue.
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