| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 541 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $400.00 |
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1882 NGC PF-64 CAMEO.
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Clem Stevens Collection. Blistering, crisp contrast will clamor for the cameo designation every time for this clean, bright proof nickel, though the reflectivity on each side admittedly sees some... |
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| 338 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $475.00 |
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1882 NGC PF-65.
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So-called "2/1". A die-break at the far right of the "2" has sometimes been mistaken as an underdigit, but it is positioned too far to the right to match up with any known 1881 die. A tiny crumble... |
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| 334 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $900.00 |
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1882 NGC PF-66.
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There is basically not a single contact mark to be found on either side, attesting to a high level of preservation in the "very gem" grade range. A minor crumble or two of dark carbon are located... |
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| 904 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $475.00 |
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1882 NGC PF-65.
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Obverse quality is outstanding for a proof type whose production gave the 19th century mint fits. There is no sign of weakness or planchet deficiency at all on this more important side, though the... |
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| 502 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $200.00 |
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1882 NGC MS-64.
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Die cracks on the obverse left side are beginning to created a dramatic retained cud, and there are additional cracks menacing IGWT, and other areas of the obverse periphery as well. The dies were... |
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| 365 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $775.00 |
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1882 NGC PF-66.
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Lavender-grey patina sweeps across the upper third of the obverse and mingles intermittently on the reverse with competing shades of apricot-gold. If the mint really had difficulty striking nickel... |
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| 366 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $775.00 |
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1882 NGC PF-66.
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Neither side displays even a hint of spots or haze, leading to instant appreciation of this shield nickel as a pristine and very gem proof example. The surfaces are so immaculate that it looks... |
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| 540 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $625.00 |
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1882 PCGS PF-65.
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By the end of the run of shield nickels, proof dies were showing their age, and despite increased striking pressure, sharp details were not the norm. Very little contrast was produced for this... |
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| 541 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $675.00 |
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1882 NGC PF-66.
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Surfaces shine brightly with amazing chromium brilliance, contrasting just a little with lightly frosted texture on the shield device and only faint texture on the reverse devices. Details are... |
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| 577 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $1,250.00 |
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1882 PCGS PF-67.
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Beige-yellow iridescence shimmers tastefully beneath the thin patina that flows across this superb proof type coin, accented with a large area of aquamarine that emanates from the center of the... |
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| 484 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,450.00 |
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1882 Shield nickel, NGC PR-67 CAM
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A flawless appearance is given by this marvelous proof nickel even under a powerful glass. Rollicking mint luster is surprisingly strong, given the "cameo" designation, but this coin glitters with... |
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| 402 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $500.00 |
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1882 PF-65.
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This virtually untoned Proof issue has highly reflective surfaces. Its glistening appearance is virtually pristine, save for a couple almost indistinct specks. A prominently struck example from the... |
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| 403 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,650.00 |
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1882 PCGS PF-67.
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The lofty grade of PF-67 is exceeded in grade at PCGS by only 38 coins. This superb Proof issue from a recorded mintage of 3,100 exhibits a reflectivity that is augmented with a delicate blue and... |
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| 447 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $0.00 |
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1882 NGC PF-66.
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Incandescent rose patina can be observed on both the obverse and reverse. There are no distracting marks or toning spots. |
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