Elongated Columbian Expo 1873 Shield Nickel

Description

Elongated Indian cents and Liberty nickels of the 1893 Columbian Expo are commonplace in the scheme of things, but not so for Shield nickel hosts. They come few and far between, and are rare when compared to the aforementioned Indian cent and Liberty nickel hosts.

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Elongated Columbian Expo 1873 Shield Nickel

Lot 0498

Estimate $40-$50

Feb 17, 2026, 9:45 PM EST

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Online Rare Coin & Currency Auction #121

Feb 05, 2026 2:30 PM EST

Milford, NH, United States

Hard Times and Merchant Token Pair: Includes: HTT. 1834 Roman Firmness, EF. Merchant Token. Louis Kosoff the Washington of Hungary. AU to Unc, obverse toning spots near rim. (Total: 2 pieces)

Hard Times and Merchant Token Pair

Love Token Seated Dime Pinback Bar: Four Liberty Seated dimes on a pinback bar. Neat and uncommon.

Love Token Seated Dime Pinback Bar

Choice AU to Unc 1896 Bryan "Dollar": White metal. Large format, 3.5". Liberty obverse, stars around, date below. Reverse with central eagle, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around, 16 to 1 in left field, NIT in right field. A classic issue

Choice AU to Unc 1896 Bryan "Dollar"

Electrotype 1789 Washington Mint Medal: Paris Mint. Obverse Mule. Indian Peace Medal reverse. A mid-1800s electrotype copy of a rarity among Washingtoniana issues.

Electrotype 1789 Washington Mint Medal

10 Pcs Sealed 1965 SMS & 1968 Mint Sets: Includes (9) 1965 SMS and (1) 1968 MS. All are in their original unopened OGP. (Total: 10 pcs)

10 Pcs Sealed 1965 SMS & 1968 Mint Sets

3 Pcs Still Sealed 1970 Mint Sets: Who knows, maybe a small date cent can be found in one of these! (Total: 3 pcs)

3 Pcs Still Sealed 1970 Mint Sets

Gem 1952 Proof Set: A gem original set that's housed in a Capitol type holder.

Gem 1952 Proof Set

Gem 1956 Proof Set Pair: Both are Type I sets with the Eagles left wing being weak due to heavy die polishing. Both are housed in Capitol style holders. (Total: 2 pcs)

Gem 1956 Proof Set Pair

7 Pcs 1964 Proof Sets: All are housed in OGP except for one which is in a Capitol holder. (Total: 7 pcs)

7 Pcs 1964 Proof Sets

8 Pcs 1970 Proof Sets: Each is still housed in its OGP. (Total: 8 pcs)

8 Pcs 1970 Proof Sets

3 Pcs American Women Quarters Silver Proof Sets: Includes 2023, 2024 & 2025. All are housed in OGP. (Total: 3 pcs)

3 Pcs American Women Quarters Silver Proof Sets

2023-25 Silver Proof Set Trio: Includes 2023, 2024 & 2025. All are housed in OGP. (Total: 3 pcs)

2023-25 Silver Proof Set Trio

Canada. PCGS Toned Specimen-67 1971 Dollar: British Columbia commemorative dollar. Vivid blue and gold toning throughout.

Canada. PCGS Toned Specimen-67 1971 Dollar

Canada. 1974 4 Coin Silver Olympic Set: Includes (2) $5 and (2) $10. Each is struck in sterling silver with the 4 coins containing a total of 4.32 ounces of pure silver. Each comes in its original capsule. (Total: 4 pcs)

Canada. 1974 4 Coin Silver Olympic Set

Canada. 1975 4 Coin Silver Olympic Set: Includes (2) $5 and (2) $10. Each is struck in sterling silver with the 4 coins containing a total of 4.32 ounces of pure silver. Each comes in its original capsule. (Total: 4 pcs)

Canada. 1975 4 Coin Silver Olympic Set

Canada. 1975 4 Coin Silver Olympic Set: Includes (2) $5 and (2) $10. Each is struck in sterling silver with the 4 coins containing a total of 4.32 ounces of pure silver. Each comes in its original capsule. (Total: 4 pcs)

Canada. 1975 4 Coin Silver Olympic Set

Canada. 1976 4 Coin Silver Olympic Set: Includes (2) $5 and (2) $10. Each is struck in sterling silver with the 4 coins containing a total of 4.32 ounces of pure silver. Each comes in its original capsule. (Total: 4 pcs)

Canada. 1976 4 Coin Silver Olympic Set

Canada. 1976 4 Coin Silver Olympic Set: Includes (2) $5 and (2) $10. Each is struck in sterling silver with the 4 coins containing a total of 4.32 ounces of pure silver. Each comes in its original capsule. (Total: 4 pcs)

Canada. 1976 4 Coin Silver Olympic Set

Canada. NGC 2013 Proof-69 Ultra Cameo $5 Silver: Early Releases. 25th Anniversary Maple Leaf coinage. Piedfort (double thickness). High Relief. Exquisite, like the day it was struck. Reverse Proof details.

Canada. NGC 2013 Proof-69 Ultra Cameo $5 Silver

Canada. PCGS Proof-70 DCAM 2013 $5 Silver: High Relief. Reverse Proof. 25th Anniversary Maple Leaf coinage. A superb Gem.

Canada. PCGS Proof-70 DCAM 2013 $5 Silver

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