1869 5C, CAM PR(PCGS#83823)

June 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

379

等级

PR67CAM

价格

59,333

详细说明

Proof-67 Cameo 1869 Shield Nickel A Strike and Condition Rarity 1869 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). Both sides of this exceptionally well produced and preserved early date Proof nickel five-cent piece are lightly toned in iridescent gold. An uncommon degree of field to device contrast is readily evident at all viewing angles. The fields are well mirrored and support satiny design elements that are fully defined apart from isolated softness to a few of the stars encircling the denomination on the reverse. Silky smooth in appearance and bordering on pristine, even the most discerning numismatist will appreciate the appeal of this Superb Gem. Dating to an era when the United States Mint had not yet begun to record the number of Proof minor coins struck each year, the mintage of the Proof 1869 Shield nickel is unknown. We do know, however, that at least 600 coins were produced for distribution as part of the year's silver Proof sets. Additional specimens were undoubtedly prepared for inclusion in three-piece minor coin Proof sets, explaining Q. David Bowers' (2006) estimate of 850 to 1,100 Proofs struck in all. While available by the standards of the early Proof Shield nickel series, most are poorly struck or show obvious signs of (mis)handling. Cameo-designated specimens are also in the minority among certified survivors, most of which are uniformly mirrored in finish. The present example is a noteworthy exception to the rule in terms of both striking quality and surface preservation, and it is worthy of the strongest bids. Outstanding! PCGS Population: 3; 0 finer in this category. There are no coins graded in the DCAM category at this service. PCGS# 83823. NGC ID: 276K. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.