1896 5C J-1771 PR(PCGS#62225)

The Regency Auction 27

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

594

Grade

PR64

Price

2,703

Lot Description

FROM THE STEVEN COOK COLLECTION, PART 2. R-6- (21-30 minted). Barber's Union Shield design with crossed poles with eagle and cap. Reverse 5 CENTS in closed olive branch. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. Flashy mirrors have a light dusting of color on the surfaces. Housed in an old green tag holder with a nice eye appeal. PCGS 5, NGC 0. The most recent PCGS-graded example sold back in 2002--may as well be 1992! More recently a PCGS PR63 sold for $2,585 (June 2017) and a PR65 sold in November 2008 for $6,038. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,750. A very rare pattern that rarely comes on the market. Cert. Number 4283576 PCGS # 62225