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Categories • Stack's June 2006 → United States Coins → U. S. Nickels → U. S. Shield Nickels |
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Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
354 |
1868 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$110.00 |
Tiny gold flecks fill the microscopic crevices of the crystalline surface on this obverse. |
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Categories • Stack's June 2006 → United States Coins → U. S. Nickels → U. S. Liberty Head Nickels |
Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
355 |
1883 No CENTS. Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$650.00 |
The '1' of the date is recut with what appears to be the upper serif extending out from the middle of the post of that digit. Breen reports something similar as his Br.2533, but this was seen on business strikes. Toned with attractive orange-gold with blue shades on Liberty, the reverse similar. Exceptional surfaces for this type, and as nice as any collector can reasonably hope to obtain... more |
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356 |
1883 No CENTS. Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$300.00 |
Rich cameo contrast of mirror fields, light red-gold devices provides great visual appeal, a glass finds a few minute flyspecks suggesting this conservative grade. |
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357 |
1883 With CENTS. Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$160.00 |
Toned with tawny-gold over the entire coin, with a trace of blue and rose on Liberty. There is one tiny green speck on the rim near star twelve. Boldly struck on a clean planchet and attractive for this issue. NGC PF65. |
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358 |
1883 With CENTS. Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$175.00 |
Splendidly frosted devices and liquid-glass fields guarantee this virtual Gem its extraordinary beauty and forceful visual quality. |
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359 |
1884 Choice Brilliant Proof
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CH BR PF |
$100.00 |
A spot in the field above Liberty keeps this gleaming coin from a still higher grade. |
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360 |
1885 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$825.00 |
Here is a gorgeously glowing, immaculate radiant gold example of the low-mintage key to the entire Liberty 'V' series. Although 3,790 Proofs were struck, collectors seeking high quality business strikes have frequently turned in desperation to the Proofs, reinforcing their market posture over generations. |
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361 |
1885 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$800.00 |
- a sparkling near-Gem. The obverse shows decent contrast between the frosted devices and mirror fields, a bit less on the reverse. Boldly executed by the dies, with sharp stars on the obverse, and complete definition on the wreath. The surfaces have some minor specks on the reverse, and remain bright save for a golden streak of toning on the upper left reverse. Far more obtainable in... more |
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362 |
1885 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$1,100.00 |
- on the cusp of fully Gem. Here is a particularly appealing example of a Proof mintage of 3,790, long targeted by collectors deterred by the low business strike mintage of 1.4 million. This pale gold example is destined to become a keystone of some great collection. PCGS PR64. |
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363 |
1886 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$500.00 |
- on the cusp of fully Gem in overall quality and appeal. Richly gleaming gold saturates this beautiful coin's bold cartwheel brilliance. |
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364 |
1887 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$200.00 |
A totally original coin with deep watery surfaces and frosted devices that give off a wonderful cameo effect. Light russet blends with steel gray toning. A bold strike defines this example. |
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365 |
1887 Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$100.00 |
Bold reflective gleam, a glass finds hints of wiping to eliminate some old surface spots. |
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366 |
1888 Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$110.00 |
Mirror fields are overlaid by scattered patches of dark surface residue resembling dark toning. |
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367 |
1889 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$110.00 |
Here is a glittering virtual Gem boasting diffuse gold with a band of tawny rose-gold at the centers. |
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368 |
1890 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$200.00 |
Satin-mirror fields and fully frosted devices are accented by a delicate blush of pale lilac toning on both the obverse and reverse. Razor-sharp definition completes this distinctive example. One of 2,740 Proofs struck of this date. |
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369 |
1890 Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$135.00 |
Gleaming fields and bold devices offer delicate gold and pale salmon tones for remarkable beauty. |
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370 |
1891 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$200.00 |
- on the threshold of fully Gem with noticeable cameo effect of lightly frosted reliefs and satiny, boldly assertive champagne gold mirror fields. |
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371 |
1892 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$300.00 |
- full Cameo contrast poses needle-sharp devices against mirror-gleaming reflective fields of nearly pristine visual quality and boldest appeal. |
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372 |
1892 Choice Brilliant Proof
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CH BR PF |
$100.00 |
A glowing clear green-gold flush highlights this coin's sharp strike and frosted reliefs. |
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373 |
1893 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$175.00 |
- and a virtual Gem example of this date showing diffuse rose and a few flyspecks around the obverse rim. |
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374 |
1894 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$650.00 |
- approaching fully Superb. Glorious full-mirror reflectivity radiates from this marvelous example, subtly flavored with tawny gold of the greatest delicacy and beauty. NGC PF66. |
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375 |
1894 Choice Brilliant Proof
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CH BR PF |
$100.00 |
This specimen of one of the scarcer Proof dates of this series displays clear tawny gold and some scattered freckles on either side. |
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376 |
1895 Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$170.00 |
Boldly reflective green- and orange-gold, some dark flecks appear at the lower obverse rim. |
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377 |
1896 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$200.00 |
Bold silver fields bear a hint of clear gold and a scattering of tiny dark flecks. |
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378 |
1897 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$200.00 |
Cartwheel reflectivity underlies tawny red-gold toning of the greatest delicacy to create significant visual appeal for this beautifully preserved specimen. |
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379 |
1898 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$110.00 |
A subtle red-gold gleam radiates from this virtual Gem. A glass finds minute freckles that are so characteristic of this series. |
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380 |
1899 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$200.00 |
- only a flyspeck or two from a higher grade. A faint blush of clear gold adds to this coin's beauty. |
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381 |
1900 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$175.00 |
Reflective silver fills the fields, sharing a wisp of rose with the semi-brilliant devices. |
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382 |
1901 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$325.00 |
Bright nickel-blue throughout with a few tiny specks on the reverse. The strike is needle-sharp and the surfaces a delight to examine. Well frosted on Liberty, and the reflective fields are slightly limited by a touch of haze. NGC PF66. |
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383 |
1901 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$200.00 |
Lovely silver gleam permeates both sides of this pleasing needle-sharp Gem. |
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