1881 5C J-1671, CAM PR(PCGS#512828)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6660

Grade

PR64CAM

Price

3,360

Lot Description

<strong>Obv:</strong> Similar to that of the regular issue Liberty Head nickel introduced in 1883, except the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border in place of 13 stars and the date, of course, is 1881. <strong>Rev:</strong> A Roman numeral V for the denomination is set within a wreath of corn, wheat, and cotton. A dusting of pretty champagne-gold iridescence on both sides is boldest at the obverse periphery. Accuracy compels us to mention a couple of faint, shallow grazes on Liberty's neck that preclude a full Gem Proof grade, but the surfaces are well preserved otherwise with strong eye appeal.