1888 5C MS(PCGS#3849)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1145

Grade

MS66

Price

2,127

Lot Description

1888 Liberty Nickel. MS-66 (NGC). Gorgeous quality for the specialist and boasting iridescent toning of teal, rose and yellow on both sides in the expected delicate blush common to this metal. Fully lustrous and well struck on all devices and lettering. No dark spots or carbon issues are seen of any consequence. Tied with a total of a dozen as the finest seen by NGC of this intriguing date with the triple 8s a lucky feature. Unsurpassed quality that will enhance any advanced collection of these popular Liberty nickels. NGC Census: 12; none finer. PCGS# 3849. NGC Census: 12; none finer.