Lot 206
1873 Shield Nickel. Closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 64. This one was struck from a lapped obverse die, as the left arrow feathers are very shallow. Nicely struck and preserved, with clean fields and devices that are untoned, aside from a bit of haze.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
From the Benson Collection and purchased on March 8, 1944 from Ira S. Reed in a set of nickels from 1866 to 1912 for $335.00.
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