1871 5C J-1050, CAM PR (PCGS#389092)
The June 2013 Baltimore Auction
- Auctioneer
- Stack's Bowers
- Lot Number
- 2331
- Grade
- PR66
- Price
- 3,760
- Lot Description
- 1871 Pattern Five-Cent Piece. Judd-1050, Pollock-1184. Rarity-6-. Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). Obv: similar to the circulating nickel three-cent pieces of the era but on a larger scale. Rev: large laurel wreath, V / CENTS within, CENTS curved, V reversed, thick side on viewer's right. This bright and lustrous steel-gray Gem Proof exhibits lively frost on the motifs and deeply mirrored fields. A hint of pale champagne-gold endorses both sides. <em><strong>The finest of the variety certified by PCGS within any Proof designation.</strong></em> Choice for the grade and worthy of strong bidding support.
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