1868 5C J-632, BN PR(PCGS#60849)

The June 2013 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2316

Grade

PR65

Price

8,813

Lot Description

1868 Pattern Five-Cent Piece. Judd-632, Pollock-702. Rarity-7+. Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-65 BN (PCGS). CAC. Obv: similar to the circulating nickel three-cent pieces of the era but on a larger scale. Rev:&nbsp;oak and&nbsp;laurel wreath, star above, Roman numeral V within.&nbsp;<strong><em>The Harry W. Bass, Jr. specimen. </em></strong>The deep golden-red surfaces exhibit lively mirror fields and frosty motifs. A broad array of rose and blue iridescence is visible in a bold light source. Magnified scrutiny reveals no marks or blemishes of note.&nbsp;<strong><em>This is the&nbsp;finest Proof of the variety certified by PCGS within any color designation. </em></strong>