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January 15-16, 2013 - New York, NY<br />
1136<br />
1136 1885 3 Cent Nickel. VF. A rare date that, for most,<br />
is only available in proof format given the business<br />
strike mintage of only 1,000 coins. The surfaces of the<br />
present remain pleasingly defined with honest highpoint<br />
wear and few marks. A rare opportunity for the<br />
budgeted date collector as many of the survivors were<br />
“put away” Uncirculated specimens and now carry<br />
lofty price tags. (photo) Est. 700-900<br />
1137 Trio of Better Date Three Cent Nickel Type.<br />
1) 1879. VF. With streaky silver-gray toning.<br />
2) 1888. VF Details, Scratched. A small pinscratch is<br />
located on the reverse.<br />
3) 1889. XF. Nicely detailed with some deep tone on<br />
the reverse. [3] Est. 150-250<br />
1138 Pair of Better 3 Cent Nickels.<br />
1) 1866. Uncirculated. Bright and struck from heavily<br />
clashed dies on both sides.<br />
2) 1888. AU Details, Corroded. Facing up well with<br />
corrosion specks on the rims. A better date. [2]<br />
Est. 100-150<br />
1140<br />
1140 1835 ½ Dime. PCGS AU55. An superb representative<br />
for the grade with a bold strike, few marks, and<br />
a pleasingly original sheath of attractive toning. Seemingly<br />
premium quality for the grade. Housed in a first<br />
generation PCGS holder. (photo) Est. 150-250<br />
1141 1866 ½ Dime. PCGS PR61. Mintage: 725. Light<br />
champagne blushes grace both sides with moderate<br />
hairlines that slightly diminish the mirrors and define<br />
the grade. Housed in a first generation PCGS holder.<br />
Est. 200-400<br />
1142 1866 ½ Dime. Proof. Deeply reflective with metallic<br />
gray-blue patina on both sides. Evidence of handling<br />
would prevents a Select grade.<br />
Est. 200-300<br />
1143<br />
1139<br />
1139 1832 ½ Dime. PCGS MS63. A rich palate of intermingled<br />
rainbow patina adorns both sides of this unquestionably<br />
original Select half dime and<br />
magnification confirms only minor grade-defining<br />
marks. An ideal representative of this petite silver type.<br />
(photo-enlarged)<br />
Est. 600-800<br />
1143 1868 ½ Dime. PCGS PR63. Mintage: 600. Deep<br />
reflectivity remains apparent in the untoned obverse<br />
and reverse fields with light hairlines that define the<br />
Select grade. (photo) Est. 300-400<br />
1144<br />
1144 1869 ½ Dime. PCGS PR62. Mintage: 600. Moderately<br />
hairlined as the grade suggests with variegated<br />
cobalt-blue, maroon, and gold patina on the obverse<br />
with a nearly fully metallic blue reverse. Very affordable<br />
considering the scant mintage. (photo)<br />
Est. 300-400<br />
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