1888 5C PR(PCGS#3886)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1288

Grade

PR68

Price

6,600

Lot Description

1888 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-68 (NGC). To date, this is the single finest example graded by both major services. Fully defined throughout with nary a single surface defect to report. Beautiful colorations of steel-blue and antique-gold combine on the obverse, the reverse is essentially steel-blue overall. If your collection requires the absolute finest available, this is your coin. Provenance: From the Rockford Collection, Part 2. NGC Census: 1; none finer at either service. PCGS# 3886. NGC ID: 277W. Click here for certification details from NGC.