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Images courtesy of Early American History
Auctions
Notes:
1878 Shield Nickels were struck only as Proofs, but many of the coins have a
satiny appearance that might confuse a collector into thinking that
circulation strikes exist of this date. In reality, this is common
problem with many of the Proofs of this period, especially with Nickel coins.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 14 PR-67's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 2 PRCA-67's.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRDC-67.
Recent appearances:
PCGS Proof 67. Ex - Ira & Larry
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February
16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1491, illustrated, sold for $2,300.00
Proof-65. Ex- Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale", October 5-7,
2000, Lot 6705, not illustrated, sold for $552.00
PCGS Proof-65. Ex - Ira &
Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October
2-3, 2000, Lot 1558
Proof-65. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Rarities Sale", January 3,
2001, Lot 118, not illustrated, sold for $747.50 From the Pennsylvania
Cabinet
PCGS Proof-64. Ex- Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7,
2000, Lot 6034, not plated, sold for $632.50
Proof 64. Ex - Ira & Larry
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February
16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1492, not illustrated, sold for $546.00
Proof-64
- Bowers & Merena 3/2001:1382, $437.00
Proof-64. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature
Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 5503, not illustrated, sold for $603.75
From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko
Proof-64. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The Fairchild
Family Trust Collection Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 400, illustrated, sold
for $633.00
Proof-63. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M.
LaRiviere, Part II", March 15-17, 2001, Lot 1383 sold for $437.00
Choice Brilliant Proof
- Stack's 9/2000:229, $517.50
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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