1881 1C J-1665, CAM PR(PCGS#862061)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6659

Grade

PR66CAM

Price

9,000

Lot Description

<strong>Obv:</strong> Head of Liberty faces left with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border and the date 1881 below. Liberty is wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, and the portrait is very similar to that adopted for regular issue Liberty Head nickel production in 1883. <strong>Rev:</strong> A wreath of corn and cotton surrounds the Roman numeral I. Essentially untoned with pronounced cameo contrast, this is a beautiful Gem in all regards. This popular pattern design type by Charles E. Barber was also used for the similar three-cents pattern, Judd-1668, as well as the five-cents pattern designated Judd-1671. Pattern specialists will flock to this High Rarity-6 pattern, especially given its place as one of only two specimens certified as Proof-66 Cameo by PCGS, NGC and CAC.