1939 5C Reverse of 1940 PR(PCGS#94176)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

357

Grade

PR68

Price

2,520

Lot Description

1939 Jefferson Nickel. Reverse of 1940. Proof-68 (NGC). Brilliant and beautiful, this otherwise reflective specimen exhibits enough mint frost to Monticello to provide a cameo appearance on the reverse. It is a rare Superb Gem quality example from a mintage of 12,535 pieces for the second Proof issue in the Jefferson nickel series. NGC Census: only 5; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 94176. NGC ID: 2TR4. Click here for certification details from NGC.