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N
ICKELS
Sh i e l d Ni cke l s
898
1869
.
PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ.
CAC APPROVED
. A
flashy white proof. Only 600 minted.
Pop 81; 26 finer
. (
PCGS
# 3823
)
Estimated Value ....................................................$450 - 500
899
1875
.
PCGS graded MS-66
. Wonderful blue and gold toning
on both sides, and outstanding surface quality. Seldom found
this nice and virtually unobtainable appreciably finer. A prize for
the date collector who needs an example of an 1875 nickel.
Pop 11; 3 finer in 66+.
(
PCGS # 3804
)
Estimated Value .............................................. $3,000 - 3,300
900
1876
.
PCGS graded Proof 67
. Lovely rainbow toning on the
obverse and reverse. This is the Centennial year issue and great
care was taken to strike these quite well. Add in the gorgeous
toning and quality and you have a true winner for this scarce
issue. Only 1,150 struck.
Pop 2; none finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS
# 3830
)
Estimated Value .............................................. $3,500 - 3,700
P
OPULAR
1877 S
HIELD
N
ICKEL
901
1877
.
PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo
. Well struck and
untoned. Only 510 struck. The fields are boldly reflective
while the devices are bathed in mint frost, which helps to
create the Cameo effect noted here. Visually appealing and
a key date that is lacking from most advanced collections,
especially when found in PR-66!
Pop 43; 12 finer, 3 in
66+, 9 in 67.
(
PCGS # 83831
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,000 - 5,500
902
1880
.
PCGS graded AU-58
. Only 16,000 minted of which
merely 100 examples are estimated to have survived. Mostly
untoned with some minor handling marks. This is the key to the
circlation strikes in the Shield nickel series, and a coin which is
sought after by legions of collectors. Here is one in the prefect
grade, AU-58, just enough wear to confirm circulation, but
retaining virtually all of the original appeal of a mint state coin.
Destined for an advanced collection and an important offering!
Pop 2; 23 finer
. (
PCGS # 3810
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,000 - 3,200
Li be r t y Ni cke l s
G
ORGEOUS
M
INT
S
TATE
G
EM
1885 N
ICKEL
903
1885
.
PCGS graded MS-66
. A lovely gem example of
this key-date issue. The satiny lustrous surfaces exhibit del-
icate light golden toning with hints of irridescense and teal.
Amazing quality for this key date issue, and one to com-
mand strong respect! The surfaces are virtually perfect,
along with the blazing luster and bold strike. A few thin die
cracks are noted around the periphery, common to this
prized date and mint.
Pop 28; 6 finer with 3 in 66+, 3
in 67.
(
PCGS # 3846
)
Estimated Value ........................................$8,000 - 8,500
904
1885
.
NGC graded AU-58
. Popular key date. Well struck and
lightly toned. Toning streak on the face and a matching swath
of gold on the right reverse rim. Traces of luster exist in the pro-
tected areas and handsome overall.
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,500 - 1,600