1881 5C MS(PCGS#3811)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

314

Grade

MS67

Price

4,320

Lot Description

1881 Shield Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS). An exquisite Superb Gem, both sides are virtually pristine beneath a dusting of charming iridescent gold toning. Fully struck with bountiful satin luster, this Condition Census coin is sure to catch the eye of advanced Shield nickel collectors. The 1881 is the final date in a run of low mintage nickel five-cent issues that began in 1877. During the first two years of that era, 1877 and 1878, the Mint actually produced no circulation strike coins of this denomination. In 1879, a mere 25,900 circulation strikes were produced, followed by just 16,000 coins in 1880 and 68,800 pieces in 1881. The 1881 is understandably elusive in all grades, Mint State survivors universally rare and exceedingly so with the outstanding quality offered here. PCGS Population: just 6; 0 finer. PCGS# 3811. NGC ID: 276F. Click here for certification details from PCGS.