1896 5C J-1771 PR(PCGS#62225)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6679

Grade

PR66

Price

12,000

Lot Description

<strong>Obv:</strong> A scroll inscribed LIBERTY crosses a Federal shield, behind which are two crossed poles topped with a liberty cap and eagle. The Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is above, the date 1896 is below, and 13 stars are arranged at the border seven left, six right. <strong>Rev:</strong> A curved olive sprig encloses the denomination 5 CENTS with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border. One of several different experimental alloys used for the five-cent piece this year, although as the <em>uspatterns.com</em> website observes, the actual metallic compositions of individual examples certified as Judd-1770 or 1771 have not been determined by modern researchers. This golden-tinged Gem Proof is fully struck with modest contrast between semi-reflective fields and lightly frosted motifs.