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Shield, Libery V & Buffalo Nickels

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There are 14 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on August 10, 2022

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
Shield Nickels
	1868 Reverse of 1867	MS62	NGC 2037615028	Original	$225	Pewter-Gold Surfaces, Steely Fields, Near-Choice, Mountaineer Collection. Faint gold combines with natural pewter shades to decorate this Eric P. Newman 1868 shield nickel. Fields present a steely texture with more brilliance on the reverse. Strike is fully executed from die crack free dies which can be refreshing. Long arcing die lines are visible in the lower shield for die variety specialists. Housed in newer NGC holder with Heritage Auction Eric P. Newman brown label. Label reads "1868 REV OF 67".
	1871	MS64	NGC Fatty 232551002	Choice	$1725	Popular Low Mintage Date, Brilliant Steely Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Worn Dies. 1871 shield nickel production was limited to only 561,000 pieces and a record low for the series at that time. This date is therefore popular and can be selectively acquired for its better date value. This CAC approved example ranks high on the eye appeal scale and the reason for adding to inventory. Both sides display bright steely luster with angled lighting. Cartwheel action is vibrant plus there are no visually distractions. Under 10x, the dies are moderately worn with reverse die cracks. CAC population at grade is only 6 with 26 finer at significantly higher premiums. Housed in NGC Gen 4 brown label holder with CAC approval.
	1882	MS63	PCGS 42804674	Gem	HOLD $285	New June 16! Gem Original, Fully Struck, Steely Luster, Wicked Nice, Emerald Isle Collection. This wicked nice 1882 Shield nickel is an unquestionable gem at grade and warrants a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. Struck from early die state dies that resulted in clean steely fields and boldly executed devices. Chrome-gold is the primary coloration. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2022) holder.
Liberty V Nickels
	1911	MS65	NGC 3129684002	Gem	$425	Gem Original, Light Rose Gold Patina, Swirling Cartwheel Luster, Well Struck. Blemish Free, Accurately Graded, Philadelphia ANA Consignment . Bright light viewing of this 1911 Liberty or V Nickel is quite pleasing. Gem surfaces offer swirling cartwheels without uninterruption due to blemishes or heavy toning. Luster texture is closer to frosty for this piece. Well struck with sharp reverse wreath. Accurately graded and housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. A quality consignment from the 2018 Philadelphia ANA show.
Buffalo Nickels
	1913 Type 1	MS66	PCGS OGH 8357352	Gem	$300	New June 15! Well Preserved Gem, Golden Patina, Fresh Dies, Emerald Isle Collection. Old time originality is readily seen on this 1913 Type 1 Buffalo that is housed in PCGS Gen 3.0 (1990-1993) old green holder with CAC approval. Natural gold toning covers both sides with hints of rose at the lower obverse. Struck from fresh dies with considerable device and background field details. A premium example from the Emerald Isle Collection.
	1913-D Type 2	AU55	PCGS 42400955	Choice	$230	Type 2, Pewter-Gray, Eroded Dies, Scarce. A low mintage date that is challenging to locate in choice circulated grades. This AU55 specimen exhibits full originality with pewter-gray surfaces that are unabraded. GFRC images are accurate as to the in-hand circulated appearance. Freshly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2021) holder.
	1913-S Type 2	MS62	PCGS 82694348	Original	$825	Challenging Type 2 Mintmark, Crusty Patina, Glowing Luster. A popular and tough 1913 Type 2 San Francisco mint issue with thick golden toning. Bright light inspection reveals the underlying glowing mint luster. Well struck and 100% original. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1916	MS64	PCGS 44127298	Choice	$235	New August 10! Orange Copper-Gold Patina, Fully Struck, Premium Quality, Westend Avenue Collection. 1916 Buffalo strikes fall into the available category therefore collections have options for selection the best possible example for their hobby monies. This Westend Avenue Collection offering is consistent with the overall consignment quality. Under angled lighting, rich orange appears on the lower obverse along with intermixed copper-gold, aquamarine, rose, and green hues. Strike is 100% completed from lightly worn dies leading to bold motifs. A near-gem that is certain to please the new owner. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2022) holder with CAC approval.
	1917-D	AU58	NGC Fatty 210217008	Choice	$495	Crusty Golden-Gray Patina, Peripheral Cartwheels, Scarcer Date, CAC Approval. The 1917-D Buffalo nickel date is considered to be scarce in circulated grades and very scarce at the Mint State level. A check of the CAC population report will make this apparent. This AU58 certified example sports crusty golden-gray patina that validate the strict originality. Under angled lighting, cartwheel action is pleasing with most of the luster radiating from the peripheries. Struck from eroded dies. Housed in NGC Gen 4 green label holder with CAC approval.
	1918-D	EF45	PCGS 32268367	Choice	HOLD $345	Scarce Date, Crusty Pewter-Gray, Choice Surfaces, Worn Dies, Lakeland Collection. 1918 Denver struck Buffalo nickels are scarce in all graded and rare in Mint State. Choice survivors are particular difficult as the CAC population stands at only 108 approval in all grades with 4 at the EF45 level. This example is strictly original with a crusty pewter gray skin on both sides. Unabraded surfaces exhibits considerable metal flow lines at the peripheries. A wonderful offering from the Lakeland Collection to consider. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval.
	1919-S	AU58	PCGS 30816462	Original	$535	Scarce Semi-Key Dates, Light Champagne Toning, Heavily Eroded Dies, Twin Lakes Collection. It is difficult to believe, but the beginning of 1919 brought the 18th Amendment which prohibited alcohol. The Prohibition Era arrived while the San Francisco Mint struck 7,000,000 Buffalo nickels that mostly went into circulation. Regardless of the substantial mintage, this date is a semi-key date and scarce. The Twin Lakes Collection is back with an AU58 survivor struck from heavily eroded dies. The obverse has light champagne toning while the reverse is a light gray. Both side exhibit steely luster during bright light inspection. Die erosion is severe at the denomination and mintmark. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1927	MS65	PCGS 44282558	Gem	$395	New June 19! Superb Gem, Brilliant Chrome Luster, Eye Catching. A wonderful 1927 Philadelphia struck Buffalo nickel with brilliant chrome colored luster and tons of eye appeal. Completely unblemished with a bold strike from moderately worn dies. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2022) holder with CAC approval.
	1927	MS62	PCGS 35523980	Choice	$140	Rose-Gold Colors, Moderate Luster, CAC Pop 1!. For those assembling a Buffalo nickel set and demanding CAC approval, this 1927 offering is a compelling value. Rose-gold toning is readily apparent under angled lighting as a starting point. Luster is brilliant with some cartwheel action. This piece is a CAC population 1 at the certified grade and an interesting value for those on a budget. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 holder.
	1929-S	MS65	PCGS 42974197	Gem	$525	Brilliant Gray-Pewter Luster, Scarce Date at Gem, CAC Approval. A thoroughly attractive 1929 San Francisco strike that sports lovely pewter-gray surfaces and luster. Struck with late die state dies as evident by heavy metal flow lines into the rims. A 10x check verified the unabraded surfaces. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 holder with CAC approval.
	1937	PR66	PCGS 42941742	Gem	$1685	Gorgeous Buffalo Proof Type Candidate, Chrome with Pastel Gold and Blue, CAC Approval. The Buffalo nickel mintage era should limited proof strikes. One can only find the early 1913 through 1916 dates followed by a long absence through 1936. 1937 brought the final year of proof strikes with 5,769 made. Those with Cameo designation sell for huge premiums. GFRC is pleased to be offering this gorgeous 1937 specimen with an overall chrome/pewter coloration overlaid with pastel gold and blues. Mirrored surfaces are fully unabraded. A pleasing example that belongs in an advanced collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 holder with CAC approval.
	1938-D	MS65	NGC 4521974025	Gem	$50	Copper Gold Patina, Gem Original, Accurately Graded. Housed in new large font NGC holder. For fans of heavily toned Buffalo nickels. Luster provides nice contrast with the copper-gold coloring.