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Nickels/Half Dimes
263
1937-D. 3 Legs
.
PCGS graded MS-63
. Lovely multicolor ton-
ing on both sides, pastel pink, rose, blue and gold. This coin
features unbelievably beautiful and shimmering iridescent col-
ors, with the absence of spots or discoloration improving the
appearance all the more! Struck with almost scientific exactness
throughout the main devices, understanding the proviso that
the reverse die had been injured when the two dies clashed.
The reverse die was removed from the minting press, a techni-
cian ground away the clash evidence, and returned it to the
equipment for continued operation, never realizing that the buf-
falo was now missing its lower front leg! Only the hoof is there.
A famous rarity. A coin of distinction in this choice Mint quality
and with spectacular color. (
PCGS # 3982
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,250
264
1937-D. 3 legs
.
PCGS graded AU-55
.
PQ.
Lovely toning on
both sides. Housed in an Old Green Holder. This die-polishing
variety was the first of its kind to capture the imagination of col-
lectors. Discovered soon after its issue, 1937-D 3-leg nickels
were advertised for sale in an ad in The Numismatic Scrapbook
Magazine as early as 1937-38. The variety was caused by
excessive polishing of the dies to remove clash marks. Die clash
occurs when the feeder mechanism of a coin press fails to
deliver a planchet, the dies strike one another, and each
receives an impression of the opposing die. This disfigurement,
when discovered, usually results in the replacement of both
dies. In the case of the 1937-D 3-leg nickel, however, the
urgency of completing a coinage run precluded this customary
practice, and a swifter solution was sought. Very few Choice AU
examples and higher are known, coin collectors being equally
scarce in that part of the country, it seems, the error wasn't
immediately recognized. (For a more detailed account of this
popular variety, see David W. Lange’s The Complete Guide to
Buffalo Nickels.). (
PCGS # 3982
)
Estimated Value .................................................$900 - 1,000
265
1938-D
.
PCGS graded MS-65
. Lovely rainbow toning on the
obverse. (
PCGS # 3984
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $100 - 110
266
A lot of Buffalo Nickels
. Consists a total face value of about
$29.00. This lot includes some dateless coins, but also has
some slightly better dates.
Coins will grade AG to UNC.
Careful study recommended.
Estimated Value .......................................................$150-UP
Donald J Mack Collection
.
J eff e r son Ni cke l s
267
1942-P. Type 2
.
PCGS graded MS-67 FS
. A scintillating
Gem BU, pristine from top to bottom. And with desirable full
steps.
Pop 39; none finer at PCGS
. (
PCGS # 84016
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,100 - 1,200
268
1943-D. NGC graded MS-67 5FS
. A nice untoned example.
Pop 173; 9 finer, 7 in 67 Star, 1 in 67+, 1 in 68 Star.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $70 - 80
269
1944-D
.
PCGS graded MS-67+FS
. A lovely coin. A lustrous
superb Jefferson Nickel that has rich frosty white luster. The sil-
ver Wartime nickels are 35% silver alloy. Aside from the glowing
mint sheen, the devices show excellent detail from the power
imparted by the dies to all design elements. All is bold including
full steps.
Pop 7; 3 finer in 68
. (
PCGS # 84023
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,000 - 2,500
270
1945-P. Doubled die reverse. FS-030.3
.
NGC graded MS-
65
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $100 - 125
271
1945-S
.
PCGS graded MS-66
. Beautiful toning on both sides.
Look on our web site to the captivating colors. (
PCGS # 4027
)
Estimated Value .........................................................$50-UP
272
1956
.
NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo
. Fully bright coin
with remarkably vivid cameo contrast. Rare to see, per the low
census:
Pop 5; 6 finer, 3 in 68, 3 in 69.
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,100 - 1,300
273
1964-D
.
PCGS graded MS-66 FS
. Fully struck and choice.
And what's more, confirming the sleek luster, we report excel-
lent sharpness on all devices including the key steps of Monti-
cello, Thomas’s Jefferson’s stately home in Virginia, a modern-
day tourist attraction.
Pop 5; none finer at PCGS
. (
PCGS #
4076
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$5,000 - 5,500
274
A lot of U.S. Wartime Nickels
. Bearing a total face value of
about $14.50.
Coins will grade AG to AU.
Estimated Value ................................................... $250 - 300
Donald J Mack Collection
.
275
A large group of Jefferson Nickels
. Dates vary from 1930's
and on. Bearing a total face value of more than $75.00. Includ-
ing some slightly better dates.
Estimated Value .......................................................$125-UP
Donald J Mack Collection
.
