1942 5C Nickel, CAM PR(PCGS#84179)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2038

Grade

PR65CAM

Price

2,280

Lot Description

1942 Jefferson Nickel. Type I. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. This extraordinary strike rarity possesses an uncommon degree of field to device contrast in a Proof 1942 Type I nickel. Dusted with the lightest silvery toning, smartly impressed surfaces are carefully preserved and simply beautiful. Provenance: From the George "Buddy" Byers Buckeye Collection. PCGS Population: just 2 in all grades in the CAM category, Proof-65 and Proof-66; none are certified as Deep Cameo. PCGS# 84179. NGC ID: 27A2. Click here for certification details from PCGS.