1871 5C PR(PCGS#3825)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1240

Grade

PR66+

Price

960

Lot Description

1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-66+ (PCGS). The design elements reveal crisp, full striking definition, and the flawlessly preserved surfaces display light touches of gold iridescence over nearly full brilliance on both sides. Only a single example grads higher at PCGS, making this example a solid choice for the Registry Set participant. PCGS# 3825. NGC ID: 276M. PCGS Population: 13; 1 finer (Proof-67 finest)