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Lot 1112 - united states buffalo nickels -  Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Lot 1112 - united states buffalo nickels - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-67 PQ. CAC Approved. Satiny, barely toned surfaces with absolute full luster in the fields, and a trifle matte-like in appearance. The strike is well above average with minor softness only on the mintmark. Scarce this nice and a popular early mintmarked date. Pop 55; 4 finer, 2 in 67+, 2 in 68 (PCGS # 3916) .
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200.

Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

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Lot 1128 - united states buffalo nickels -  Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Lot 1128 - united states buffalo nickels - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1931-S. PCGS graded MS-66+ PQ. CAC Approved. Soft rainbow-like toning decorates the periphery of the obverse, golden color is seen on the reverse. Certainly a Gem example of this popular Buffalo nickel date. Pop 10; 4 finer in 67 (PCGS # 3971) .
Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500.

Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

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Lot 1123 - united states buffalo nickels -  Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Lot 1123 - united states buffalo nickels - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1925-D. PCGS graded MS-66. The 1925-D Buffalo nickel is one of the most difficult dates in the series to locate in well struck condition. David Lange, in The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels, writes: "Well struck examples may be found but are rare in all grades. Even Mint State coins may show little or no sign of the bison's horn, while very few have complete horns. Some 1925-D nickels are known with the E in FIVE filled, and all are characteristically weak in the first two numerals of the date."

The Gem we present in this lot displays above average striking characteristics, but is not fully defined The horn is bold and pointed, and the digits of the date and all of the lettering are quite sharp. Only portions of the hair on the heads of the Indian and bison are a tad soft, but this is only a minor distraction. Finally, an attractive overlay of ice-blue, orange-gold, crimson-red, and lavender toning resides on the lustrous, well cared for surfaces. This piece ranks among the finest examples certified by both services. Pop 10; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 3955) .
Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000.

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Lot 1118 - united states buffalo nickels -  Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Lot 1118 - united states buffalo nickels - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1915. PCGS graded MS-67. Pale champagne-golden toning shows on both sides. Well struck and among the finest graded at PCGS; a coin that is certain to please even the most discriminating collector. Pop 40; 3 finer in 67+. (PCGS # 3927) .
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200.

Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

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Lot 1134 - united states buffalo nickels -  Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Lot 1134 - united states buffalo nickels - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1937. PCGS graded MS-67+. CAC Approved. Just a hint of ice-blue toning is seen over both sides with soft rose accents at certain areas of the design elements. Boldly struck with a powerful blow of the dies. Just a few tiny bag marks are noted that limit an even higher grade. Pop 22; 7 finer in 68 (PCGS # 3980) .
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300.

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Lot 1113 - united states buffalo nickels -  Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Lot 1113 - united states buffalo nickels - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1913. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. Highly lustrous with hints of golden patina on the obverse. Popular as a type coin featuring the revised "low ground" design on the reverse. Pop 198; 27 finer, 6 in 66+, 20 in 67, 1 in 67+ (PCGS # 3921) .
Estimated Value $700 - 750.

Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

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Lot 1129 - united states buffalo nickels -  Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Lot 1129 - united states buffalo nickels - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1931-S. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. The satiny smooth, boldly lustrous surfaces are toned in soft golden-red with tinges of lavender that appear when the coin rotated is rotated under a light. Even with close examination, one fails to find any notable marks on either side. This is a perfect coin for a Gem quality Buffalo nickel set. Pop 466; 14 finer, 10 in 66+, 4 in 67 (PCGS # 3971) .
Estimated Value $550 - 600.

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Lot 1124 - united states buffalo nickels -  Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Lot 1124 - united states buffalo nickels - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1926-D. PCGS graded MS-66+ PQ. CAC Approved. Most examples of this 1926-D, 5.6 million-piece delivery were very poorly struck. Also, few were carefully preserved at the time of issue -- most entered circulation and stayed there for years. Not so with the coin we offer in this lot. This gorgeous Gem displays essentially full definition on both the obverse and reverse. As expected of the assigned grade, there are no marks, spots, or mentionable distractions on either side. Lustrous and satiny with a thin coating of golden and lilac toning that is evenly dispersed on both sides. An important find for the Buffalo nickel enthusiast that requires the finest quality. Pop 2; 1 finer in 67. (PCGS # 3958) .
Estimated Value $19,000 - 20,000.

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Lot 1119 - united states buffalo nickels -  Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Lot 1119 - united states buffalo nickels - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1916. Doubled Die Obverse. NGC graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. A well-known, eagerly sought variety in the ever-popular Buffalo nickel series, the 1916/16 Doubled Die Obverse is also a rare coin that is elusive at all levels of preservation. The first published report of this mint error came in the July 1962 issue of The Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine. The 46 years that elapsed since this report and the error's minting was sufficient to efface the date area and, hence, the most prominent doubling on many examples. Furthermore, many of those pieces that retain bold definition in the date area are still worn to at least some extent, and it is a rare event indeed when the collector or investor is presented with the opportunity to purchase a solid Select Mint State survivor of this important 20th Century mint error.

The coin itself is luminous with some streaky deep reddish-russet toning over both sides. The Doubled Die feature is crystal clear and easily visible to the unaided eye. It is strongly appealing despite wispy abrasions and a flyspeck southeast of the portrait's chin, and the strike is decent, if a trifle soft on the bison's shoulder. An important and rare Mint State survivor of this cherished variant. Pop 5; 5 finer, 4 in 64, 1 in 64+.
Estimated Value $120,000 - 130,000.

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Lot 1135 - united states buffalo nickels -  Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Lot 1135 - united states buffalo nickels - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1937-D. 3 Legs. PCGS graded AU-58. This is an uncommonly well produced example of this famous 20th century mint error, both sides exhibit bold to sharp definition that even extends to the top of the bison's shoulder on the reverse. Near full luster and lightly toned in golden-gray hues, the surfaces are exceptionally smooth for the grade with barely a detracting blemish (PCGS # 3982) .
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.

Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

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