1869 5C MS(PCGS#3796)

June 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1218

Grade

MS66+

Price

5,520

Lot Description

1869 Shield Nickel. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. Among the finest circulation strike 1869 nickels extant, this lovely Superb Gem delivers uncommonly sharp detail for a circulation strike coin of this type. Obverse definition is full, in fact, while that on the reverse is nearly full with only a few stars exhibiting trivial softness to their radial lines. The texture is smooth and satiny with enhancing blushes of iridescent golden-apricot toning. A Condition Census beauty that will appeal to series specialists as well as advanced type collectors. PCGS Population: 5; 0 finer. CAC Population: 10; 0. This total includes coins certified both MS-66 and MS-66+. PCGS# 3796. NGC ID: 22P3. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.