Lot 1996
1866 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66 Premium Quality. A superb example of this first year of issue of the denomination in nickel. The devices are well frosted and show nice contrast with the mirror fields. Delicate gold toning is starting to form near the periphery, but this one is mostly bright and untoned. Examination will note some interesting diagnostics on this coin, there is a small centering dot in the shield, the upright of the 5 shows recutting, and several stars also are repunched. Not exactly the best die engraving from the Philadelphia Mint, but certainly more interesting than most. One of the finest graded by PCGS, they has seen 54 this high, but just 2 have been graded higher. A perfect coin for the type or date collector.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
From the Michael Riordan collection.
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