1870 5C J-807 PR(PCGS#61051)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1663

Grade

PR64

Price

2,525

Lot Description

1870 Pattern Shield Nickel. Judd-807, Pollock-895. Rarity-7-. Nickel. Plain Edge. Thin Planchet. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. Struck from the same dies as the regular issue 1870 Shield nickel. A brilliant and beautiful example with endearing silver white surfaces. Fully defined over the devices, the fields and appreciably reflective in finish. A rare and enigmatic type, the website uspatterns.comaccounts for only about a half dozen examples of Judd-807 and asserts that these might actually be Mint errors struck on planchet stock intended for nickel three-cent pieces. PCGS Population: 2; 3 finer (Proof-66+ finest). PCGS# 61051. NGC ID: 29UL. Click here for certification details from PCGS.