1883/2 5C Overdate, FS-301 MS(PCGS#38416)

The September 2011 Philadelphia Americana Sale

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2549

Grade

MS64

Price

4,888

Lot Description

1883/2 Shield Nickel. FS-301. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. Frosty medium steel gray with lively luster and good old-fashioned eye appeal. Overdate details plainly evident under low magnification. One of the unsung rarities of the entire nickel five-cents series, this date, or rather, <em>overdate, </em>has come into its own in recent years -- it seems like only yesterday when the present writer bought a nice AU example in a PCGS holder for just $185, <em>Grey Sheet </em>bid at the time! Oh, how times have changed. This rarity is recognized now for its highly elusive nature, and is now priced accordingly in the numismatic marketplace. Have at it, for you won't see this rarity very often <em>in any grade.</em>