May 26-27, 2003, The Dr. Jacob Terner Collection, Sale 20

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U. S. Coins

Buffalo Nickels

 

Lot 1247 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1916-S. ANACS graded MS-65. Boldly struck and toned.
Estimated Value $500-700.

 

Lot 1248 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1917. PCGS graded MS-66. Wonderful strike, bold luster, and streaks of golden toning on both sides. Housed in an older, green label PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $750-800.

 

Lot 1249 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1917-D. PCGS graded MS-65. Nice, original toning and a very strong strike. PCGS has graded 65 at this level, with only 8 finer (all MS-66).
Estimated Value $2,600-3,000.

 

Lot 1250 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1917-S. PCGS graded MS-64. A scarce date in the higher Uncirculated grades. This one has a better-than-average strike and hints of golden toning. Housed in an older, green label PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.

 

Lot 1251 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1918. NGC graded MS-65. An otherwise lovely coin that has several small green spots that formed on both sides since the coin was holdered. This would be a great candidate for NGC's conservation service.
Estimated Value $700-750.

 

Lot 1252 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1918-D. PCGS graded MS-64. Faint toning over fully lustrous surfaces. Completely unworn, although the weak strike simulates the appearance of wear. The mintmark is crisp and clearly defined.
Estimated Value $850-900.

 

Lot 1253 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1918-D, 8 over 7. NGC graded Fine-15. A pleasing example for the grade. The key date in the series.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.

 

Lot 1254 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1918-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice lustre visible under lilac toning. Typical mushy strike on the reverse. A scarce date in high mint state condition.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,700.

 

Lot 1255 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1919. PCGS graded MS-66. Great colors -- electric blues and rose-gold over hard, chrome-like lustre. PCGS has graded 72 at this level, with only 6 finer (all MS-67).
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.

 

Lot 1256 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1919-D. PCGS graded MS-64. Toned in bright, rose-gold iridescence over crisply struck details. A popular date in this high grade.
Estimated Value $1,700-1,900.

 

Lot 1257 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1919-S. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck, fully lustrous and lightly toned. A rare coin in high grade. Population of 65 with only 11 higher, all by one point.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,300.

 

Lot 1258 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1920. NGC graded MS-65. Strong luster, strong strike, strong eye appeal -- a nice example for the grade.
Estimated Value $400-440.

 

Lot 1259 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1920-D. NGC graded MS-64 Eliasberg. Subdue mint luster with light pastel toning and a minor lamination streak across the buffalo's shoulder.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,800.
Ex Eliasberg Collection.

 

Lot 1260 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1920-S. ANACS graded MS-63. Pleasing, golden toning atop the normal, soft strike.
Estimated Value $600-750.

 

Lot 1261 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1921. NGC graded MS-65. PQ. A satiny Gem with bold luster, hints of gold on the reverse and wonderful eye appeal. A great coin at the top of the 65 grade.
Estimated Value $600-675.

 

Lot 1262 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1921. ANACS graded MS-65. Well struck with golden toning.
Estimated Value $300-350.

 

Lot 1263 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1921-S. NGC graded VF-35. A problem-free example of this popular, rare date.
Estimated Value $350-400.

 

Lot 1264 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1923. NGC graded MS-66. Soft golden toning rests atop razor-sharp details. Nearly as nice as they come -- NGC reports 25 in this grade with only 6 higher.
Estimated Value $650-750.

 

Lot 1265 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1923-S. NGC graded MS-63. Nicely toned with splashes of burnt-gold and red colors. Although not full, the strike is definitely above-average.
Estimated Value $450-500.

 

Lot 1266 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1924. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck with delicate pale blue toning. Population of only 17 with none higher!.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.

 

Lot 1267 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1924-D. ANACS graded MS-65. An attractive, fully lustrous example.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.

 

Lot 1268 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1924-S. ANACS graded VF-35. A rather nice VF example, with nearly a full horn. A popular, semi-key date.
Estimated Value $300-350.

 

Lot 1269 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1925. NGC graded MS-66. Gorgeous, coruscating luster and a bright, soft steel color. You won't find too many finer than this -- NGC reports 32 in this grade with only 1 higher.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.

 

Lot 1270 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1925-D. ANACS graded MS-65. A trifle softly struck up in the centers with undistrubed frosty mint luster throughout. All is overlaid with attractive natural light gold and lilac toning.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.

 

Lot 1271 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1925-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely lilac and gold toning. Two contact marks on the bison to go along with the weakly struck tail. Not a Gem, but close and certainly rare at this grade level.
Estimated Value $2,400-2,800.


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