| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 316 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $700.00 |
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1880 PCGS PF-66.
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Cameo effect completely bypassed this lovely proof, but eye-appeal remains in spades, with both sides benefitting from extensive and very attractive rainbow iridescence. The obverse is touched with... |
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| 969 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $575.00 |
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1880 (P02, plate coin) PCGS PF-65 (rattler).
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Exquisite toning elevates this otherwise subdued coin nearly to the spectacular level, as the toning is every bit of fantastic. Delicate pastel versions of wintergreen-mint and cinnamon-magenta swoop... |
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| 970 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $850.00 |
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1880 NGC PF-67.
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Scattered minor flyspecks rest atop generally gleaming surfaces, accompanied by a twist of peach-grey toning here and there. An intriguing anomaly affects the first three letters of LIBERTY. |
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| 235 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $500.00 |
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1880 NGC PF-65.
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The obverse is enchanted with simply delightful and nearly perfectly formed rainbows comprised of brilliant pastel hues. This effect is most noticeable along the right side of the obverse, but also... |
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| 236 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $425.00 |
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1880 PCGS PF-65.
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Powdery gold patina is draped across this entire proof three-cent nickel, suggesting excellent vintage quality, never enhanced in any way. When caught just right under a lamp, the surfaces reflect an... |
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| 173 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $330.00 |
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1880 PF-64.
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Vibrant luster is appealing and fairly reflective, as it should be on a proof, particularly for the reverse. This coin appears pristine at normal viewing angles, though a loupe will find a few spots... |
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| 174 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $575.00 |
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1880 PCGS PF-66.
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This borders upon being an absolutely pristine coin, with the bright silvery fields just faintly accented with streaks of olive-gold color. Cameo contrast is minimized for this proof, and the result... |
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| 525 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $925.00 |
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1880 NGC PF-67.
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A stunning superb gem that features completely pristine fields and an incredibly sharp strike. While the obverse provides some mild cameo effect, the reverse is entirely brilliant and was struck off... |
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| 562 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $825.00 |
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1880 PCGS PF-66 (CAC).
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A pristine, silver-white proof type coin that manifests pleasing cameo contrast on the obverse, and less contrast on the reverse. Although the precision strike is very sharp, it was not quite... |
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| 563 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $625.00 |
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1880 NGC PF-66.
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As is seemingly always the case for 1880, the reverse die was excessively polished to the point that the wreath is fragmented, with some leaves, particularly those at the bottom of the wreath,... |
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| 325 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,000.00 |
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1880 MS-63 and 1887 MS-60.
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Both of these rare three-cent nickels are genuine business strikes and not deceptive Proof examples passed off as business strikes. The 1880 grades MS-63 and has two carbon spots, one on Liberty’s... |
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| 326 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $190.00 |
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1880 and 1888 VF.
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Both of these better-date three-cent nickels are good quality, original coins with no problems. The 1880 grades VF-20, and the 1888 grades VF-30. Two coin lot. |
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| 380 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $330.00 |
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1880 NGC PF-64.
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A delicate rose nuance amplifies its visual vibrancy. This Proof specimen has reflective fields that support frosty devices. Some minute toning flecks are ascertained utilizing a glass on this... |
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| 326 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $700.00 |
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1880 NGC PF-66.
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This satiny example exhibits a robust crimson aspect with a delicate blue nuance. Some microscopic specs are noted for accuracy on this superbly struck specimen. |
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| 910 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $635.00 |
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1880 NGC PF-66.
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Majestically blanketed in intertwining crimson and blue hues. It is a vibrant example that is one of only 3,955 Proof examples struck for the year. The few random ticks and specks observed are... |
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| 1089 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $270.00 |
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1880 PF-63++.
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Delicate lavender enhances this splendid issue exhibiting an aesthetic richness. A few minuscule ticks are noted on the reverse of this prominently struck specimen. |
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