1889 5C PR(PCGS#3887)

The Midwest Summer Sale 2015

Auctioneer

Scotsman

Lot Number

231

Grade

PR67

Price

1,150

Lot Description

Of all the issues in the Liberty nickel series, 1889 stands as one of the most difficult to separate properly into mint-state versus proof strikings. NGC calls this PF-67, yet each sides sparkles with multi-faceted luster reminiscent of a circulation strike. Although certainly not worthy of designation, the obverse does show some evidence of cameo frost on Liberty's portrait