U. S. Coins

Lot 1297
1936. PCGS graded MS-67. A nice example of this date, especially considering that none have been graded finer by PCGS. Tied with 33 other examples at this grade level.
Estimated Value $700-750.

Lot 1298
1936. Type 1. NGC graded Proof 67. Lovely, rose and steel-silver toning. 1936 saw the resumption of Proof coinage in America after a hiatus of 20 years. The earliest 1936 Proof Nickels (Type I) received a Satin Finish, somewhat akin to the earlier Matte Proofs of 1913-1916. Unfortunately, the new finish didn't appear all that different from the finish on high-end Mint State coins, so the public stayed away. By the time the Mint changed to the new Brilliant finish, it was late in the year and sales suffered again. Thus, the mintage of 1936 Satin and Brilliant Proof Nickels totals only 4,420 pieces combined. NGC reports 101 examples in this grade, with only 8 finer (all PR-68).
Estimated Value $2,400-2,600.

Lot 1299
1936. Type 2. NGC graded Proof 67. Color photo.
Estimated Value $3,500-4,000.

Lot 1300
1936-D. PCGS graded MS-66. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,750.
The Benson Collection.

Lot 1301
1936-D. ANACS graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $90-110.

Lot 1302
1936-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,500.
The Benson Collection.

Lot 1303
1936-S. NGC graded MS-67. Well struck with nice gold and lilac toning. None have been graded higher by NGC, which reports only 10 at this level.
Estimated Value $800-900.

Lot 1304
1937. PCGS graded Proof 67. Intense blue, lilac, and golden colors. Bright, dazzling luster. Housed in an older style, green label PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,300.

Lot 1305
1937. NGC graded Proof 65. Traces of streaky, golden iridescence appear on both sides. A beautiful example for the type or date collector, primarily because of the super-brilliant surfaces. Simply lovely!
Estimated Value $1,250-1,500.

Lot 1306
1937. NGC graded MS-67. None have been graded higher by NGC.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 1307
1937-D. NGC graded MS-67. For the lover of toned coins, this Gem offers a combination of rich, deep, gold, blue, green, and lilac colors. Well struck and as colorful as they come. Good luck finding a better one -- NGC reports 37 at this level and only 1 finer (a single MS-68). This is the four-legged variety.
Estimated Value $500-550.

Lot 1309
1937-D. 3 legs. FS 020.2. NGC graded MS-63. A golden toned version of this unusual variety, caused when a zealous pressman over-polished the reverse die, inadvertently grinding off the buffalo's foreleg. Extremely popular and hard to find in any Mint State grade.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.

Lot 1310
1937-D. 3 legs. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck and toned. Color photo.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.

Lot 1311
1937-S. NGC graded MS-67. Bold strike and faint traces of toning on smooth surfaces. NGC reports 15 in this grade, with none higher.
Estimated Value $700-750.

Lot 1312
1938-D. NGC graded MS-68. Vivid golden and sunset toning. Population of only 4 and tied for Finest Known.. Color photo.
Estimated Value $700-1,000.

Lot 1313
1938-D. NGC graded MS-67. Well struck.
Estimated Value $130-150.

Lot 1314
1938-D, D over D. NGC graded MS-67. Populaton of 39 with but 1 higher in MS-68.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 1315
1938-D, D over S. NGC graded MS-67. Deeply toned in a rich, dusty-gold color. Near-perfect surfaces. NGC reports 12 examples in this grade with none higher.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.