Lot 589
1866 Pattern Five Cents. Nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Dramatic Proof brilliance and spot-free, near-perfect surfaces. This important transitional pattern marries the regular die of 1866 with the regular "No Rays" reverse of 1867! Considering the problems associated with the striking of the regular issue 1866 and 1867 "With Rays" Nickels, we wonder if this wasn't struck until 1867 or later. It sure would have made the coiner's lives easier had it been adopted instead! (PCGS # 60703) .
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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| Realized $4,600 |
