1874 5C PR(PCGS#3828)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

569

Grade

PR66+

Price

1,800

Lot Description

1874 Shield Nickel. Proof-66+ (PCGS). Gorgeous satin to semi-reflective surfaces are adorned with iridescent golden-gray and powder blue iridescence. Fully struck in all but a few isolated areas, this is an enchanting coin that would make a fitting addition to any high quality collection. From an unrecorded Proof mintage that Q. David Bowers (2006) estimates at 1,000 to 1,200 pieces. Provenance: From The Des Moines Collection. PCGS Population: 4; 12 finer in this category (Proof-67+ finest). PCGS# 3828. NGC ID: 276R. Click here for certification details from PCGS.