1896 5C J-1772 PR(PCGS#62226)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6497

Grade

PR62

Price

1,500

Lot Description

1896 Pattern Five Cents. Judd-1772, Pollock-1989. Rarity-6+. Aluminum. Plain Edge. Proof-62 (NGC). Obv:A Federal-style shield with the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM above, the date 1896 below, and 13 stars at the border arranged seven left, six right. A ribbon inscribed LIBERTY passes in front of the shield, and a crossed liberty pole and caduceus pole are behind. Rev:A curved olive sprig surrounds the denomination 5 / CENTS, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border. Silver-tinged surfaces with a sharp strike throughout, a couple of shallow planchet voids on both sides are as made. NGC Census: 1; 5 finer (Proof-66 finest). PCGS# 62226. NGC ID: 2AMD. Click here for certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com