1886 5C MS(PCGS#3847)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3090

Grade

MS67

Price

21,600

Lot Description

Superb Gem 1886 Liberty Head Nickel Low Mintage, Key Date Issue Tied for Finest Certified 1886 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-67 (NGC). This stunning Superb Gem exhibits delicate champagne-gold iridescence to lovely mint luster. The surfaces are softly frosted in texture with swirling cartwheel visual effects evident and modest semi-reflectivity in the fields - highly attractive. Sharply struck in virtually all areas and expertly preserved overall, even the most discerning numismatist would be pleased to acquire this premium quality example. Trailing only the 1885, the 1886 is the second rarest circulation strike in the Liberty Head nickel series. Both issues were largely overlooked by contemporary collectors, and by the time the numismatic community took notice of the low mintage (3,326,000 pieces) for the 1886, most had acquired wear from circulation. The present example is a rare, high Condition Census MS-67 that is sure to sell for a strong bid. Combined PCGS and NGC Population: 4; 0 finer. PCGS# 3847. NGC ID: 22PK. Click here for certification details from NGC. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]