1883 5C J-1710, CAM PR(PCGS#389317)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6669

Grade

PR67CAM

Price

10,200

Lot Description

<strong>Obv:</strong> Barber's head of Liberty, as adopted in 1883 for the regular issue Liberty Head nickel, but with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border in lieu of stars. The date 1883 is below. <strong>Rev:</strong> An open-topped wreath of corn and cotton with the denomination FIVE above, CENTS below. Peripheral stars are arranged seven left, six right, and the composition 50 N. / 50 C. is within the wreath. As related elsewhere in this catalog, this is one of several patterns for this year using different alloys of nickel and/or copper showing their composition on the reverse within the wreath. Heavily frosted motifs and richly mirrored fields make for a classic cameo contrast on the present Superb Gem Proof. A dusting of pale silvery tinting yields to iridescent undertones of lilac-blue and champagne-pink as the surfaces dip into a light. Lovely!