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Categories  •  Stack's March 2006 U. S. Gold, Silver & Copper Coins U. S. Nickels U. S. Shield Nickels
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Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
2453 1869 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $220.00

- a near-Gem. This steel gray example exhibits the typically uneven and imprecise strike seen in early examples struck in this dense alloy but still presents an generally satisfying overall appearance.
2454 1874 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $350.00

A gorgeous example with original Mint bloom and well struck devices. The original, silver-gray color gives the coin a delectable appearance.
2455 1878 Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $1,100.00
1878 Gem Brilliant Proof. Highly reflective fields add to the glory of this lovely example. The strike...
Highly reflective fields add to the glory of this lovely example. The strike is quite bold on this bright silver specimen. A beautiful example of this proof only issue, of which only 2,350 were struck.
2456 1879 Repunched Date. Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $500.00

Pleasing reflective surfaces are very well preserved. The date is repunched quite sharply to provide additional interest and visual charm. With its especially appealing cameo effect, this exciting piece may well command significant bidding.
2457 1883 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated; 1906 Liberty. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $335.00

Well struck examples with brilliant steel mint color, both revealing virtually unnoticeable evidence of light cleaning when studied under a glass. SEGS MS63. 2 pieces.
Categories  •  Stack's March 2006 U. S. Gold, Silver & Copper Coins U. S. Nickels U. S. Liberty Nickels
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
2458 1885 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $950.00
1885 Very Choice Brilliant Proof, a virtual Gem. A pleasing example of this scarce issue, boasting...
- a virtual Gem. A pleasing example of this scarce issue, boasting brilliant pristine mirror fields contrasting boldly with sharpest devices and arresting dashes of crimson-gold toning for exquisite beauty. PCGS PR64.
2459 1886 Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $600.00

Here is an outstanding Gem offering a combination of razor sharp strike, liquid-glass mirror fields showing just a blush of sky-blue and steel toning for altogether remarkable beauty and appeal. PCGS PR65.
2460 1886 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $2,600.00
1886 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. An attractive example of this popular key-date. Examination reveals...
An attractive example of this popular key-date. Examination reveals superbly struck surfaces with hints of light obverse toning.
2461 1898 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $150.00

A boldly detailed strike is enhanced by pale gray and gold toning. Satisfying lustre adds to this coin's overall visual quality and appeal.
2462 1905 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $275.00

White, with a razor sharp strike and radiant lustre. A soft, pale, attractive, golden patina swirls gently on the obverse.
2463 1911 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $200.00

Well struck and almost mark-free with glowing, lustrous surfaces. A soft, golden patina gives this coin a delightful appearance.
2464 1912 Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $500.00

This beautiful coin is a golden gray color with faint rainbow overtones at the obverse. The details are needle sharp on this well struck example. The pristine surfaces display pleasing reflectivity.
2465 1912 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $200.00

A coin, moderately well struck, and with extraordinary, smooth surfaces. The coin shows a lovely, almost imperceptible, golden patina.
2466 1912'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $2,000.00
1912'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. A lovely example of this key date, with attractively struck...
A lovely example of this key date, with attractively struck devices and a pale gold and gray patina over virtually mark-free surfaces.
Categories  •  Stack's March 2006 U. S. Gold, Silver & Copper Coins U. S. Nickels U. S. Buffalo Nickels
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
2467 1913 Type I. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $110.00

A extremely attractive example, as about as well struck as this date comes, and with the usual die erosion seen on the devices. Lovely pale russet highlights make the coin virtually glow.
2468 1913 Type I. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $80.00

- and virtually mark-free, nicely struck and with a blush of sky-blue toning splashed on the surface.
2469 1913 Type I. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $65.00

- and moderately well struck with satiny surfaces, though there is a small rim nick at 12:00. A lovely pink cast gives the coin a attractive look.
2470 1913 Type I. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $80.00

A lovely, well struck example, softly lustrous and with an attractive pale russet cast.
2471 1913 Type I. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $65.00

A coin showing nice, smooth fields on the obverse and attractive, textured fields on the reverse. A small rim nick exists at 3:00.
2472 1913 Type I. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $225.00

The coin shows a distinctive double profile made even more apparent by the strongly struck devices. A light sheen of pale golden toning gives the coin a pleasing appearance; 1938'D/D' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Steel gray with a pale golden sheen and shimmering lustre. 2 pieces.
2473 1913'D' Type I. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $300.00

An outstanding example of this variety, strongly struck and splashed with a tinge of russet toning, and occasional splashes of pale blue.
2474 1914 Superb Gem Matte Proof SUP GEM MTE PF $2,400.00
1914 Superb Gem Matte Proof. Here is a truly stellar Buffalo nickel. A bold strike has imparted needle...
Here is a truly stellar Buffalo nickel. A bold strike has imparted needle sharp details. The color is bright with faint golden and icy blue tones. The surfaces shimmer with radiant lustre. A magnificent coin with pristine surfaces that would be nearly impossible to improve upon. NGC PF66.
2475 1916'S' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $400.00
1916'S' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Delicate gold toning saturates this near-Gem's smooth...
Delicate gold toning saturates this near-Gem's smooth and well preserved surfaces. The strike is excellent and the lustre is satiny and quite attractive.
2476 1918/7'D' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $27,000.00
1918/7'D' Brilliant Uncirculated, and nearly Choice. This pale steel-gray example has a wealth of...
- and nearly Choice. This pale steel-gray example has a wealth of attractive lustre. This specimen would surely be classified at least a grade higher if the strike were just a trifle sharper. A pleasing example of this popular overdate that is quite scarce in all grades, let alone Mint State. PCGS MS62.
2477 1918/7'D' CH G $1,000.00
1918/7'D' Choice Good. Here is a delightful example of this key World War I Buffalo overdate. The...
Choice Good. Here is a delightful example of this key World War I Buffalo overdate. The date is understandably faint but fully readable, with the characteristic bar of the '7' visible under the '8'. The coin is remarkably free of serious contact marks and exhibits a pleasing steel-gray patina that adds to its undeniable appeal. PCGS G6.
2478 1919'S' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $3,500.00
1919'S' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, on the threshold of full Gem. Deep golden toning drenches...
- on the threshold of full Gem. Deep golden toning drenches both sides of this wonderful low-mintage coin. The strike is splendid which is rare for this sought-after key date. All of its surfaces are of high visual quality with no problems to distract the viewer from the bold eye appeal of this wholly pleasing coin.
2479 1921'S' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $2,400.00
1921'S' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. A remarkable example of this key date Buffalo. Though...
A remarkable example of this key date Buffalo. Though well struck at the center, with brilliant, shimmering fields and with a hint of golden toning, the strike is a bit weak at the periphery as so often seen on even high grade examples of this design. This San Francisco date provides one of the lowest mintages of the series, and few survive in this lofty grade. This example is only a...  more
2480 1923'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $550.00
1923'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Deep orange-gold toning laves the smooth surfaces of this shimmering...
Deep orange-gold toning laves the smooth surfaces of this shimmering beauty. Strike is typical for this elusive date, and the satisfying lustre adds materially to the coin's overall beauty and appeal.
2481 1926'S' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $26,000.00
1926'S' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Pale steel gray surfaces radiate a wonderfully glossy mint sheen....
Pale steel gray surfaces radiate a wonderfully glossy mint sheen. This specimen has been well cared for in its eighty years since striking as evidenced by the virtually mark-free surfaces. This date and mintmark combination is known to be the rarest in the series and has the lowest mintage of any business strike. Mint State coins of this issue are quite rare and Gem quality coins are...  more
2482 1931'S' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $220.00

Light bluish toning pervades the smooth surfaces of this boldly struck example of a decidedly lower-mintage Depression date. The lustre is outstanding, contributing mightily to the rich overall appearance of the coin.
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