1867 5C J-561, CAM PR (PCGS#860771)
The November 2010 Baltimore Auction
- Auctioneer
- Bowers & Merena
- Lot Number
- 4685
- Grade
- PR65
- Price
- 6,325
- Lot Description
- 1867 Pattern Five-Cent Piece. Judd-561, Pollock-622. Rarity-5. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. A bust of Liberty faces left on the obverse, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and the date 1867 below. Liberty is wearing a feathered headdress ornamented with four stars, and a ribbon in her hair is inscribed UNION & LIBERTY. On the reverse, a large Roman numeral V is placed on an ornate shield with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST above. Struck in aluminum with a plain edge.<br /> An untoned beauty with good field-to-device contrast and freedom from significant blemishes.
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