1901 5C MS(PCGS#3862)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4037

Grade

MS67

Price

28,200

Lot Description

One of the Finest 1901 Liberty Nickels Certified 1901 Liberty Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder. Fully brilliant white luster is found on both the obverse and reverse of this exceptional coin, with considerable vibrancy for a Liberty nickel. The surfaces are virtually pristine, with little more than a few traces of scuffs or nicks when closely examined. Fully struck and carefully preserved since the time of issue. Tied with at most two others as the finest seen by PCGS of this date, and an important registry or type example for the collector who demands the absolute finest available. Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers I really like Liberty nickels, both the design and, of course, I am a collector of coin-operated musical instruments, nearly all of which take nickels, and so I like Liberty nickels in particular. In fact, I keep two dozen well worn pieces on hand for playing these nickelodeons. Liberty nickels were meant to be used extensively in their time, and they certainly were. The present coin is a remarkable exception. PCGS# 3862. PCGS Population: 3; none finer.