1870 5C DDR FS-801 MS(PCGS#38372)

The June 2013 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1121

Grade

MS65

Price

1,528

Lot Description

1870 Shield Nickel. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-65 (NGC). The satiny and highly lustrous golden-gray surfaces of this Gem Shield nickel exhibit boldly struck motifs and pale champagne-gold iridescenc on both sides. The doubling on the reverse is boldest at TED and the S in CENTS. A scarce error.