1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR(PCGS#94177)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

2162

等级

PR68

价格

20,449

详细说明

1940 Jefferson Nickel. FS-901. Reverse of 1938. Proof-68 (NGC). This is a breathtakingly beautiful example of a rare and conditionally challenging hub variety. Lovely surfaces are lightly toned in pale pink and powder blue, although most viewing angles display a brilliant coin. Otherwise reflective in finish, we note subtle frosting to the central devices that provides some measure of cameo contrast as the coin rotates under a light. Virtually pristine, as befits the assigned grade, and sure to please even the most discerning bidder. Of the 14,158 Proof nickels struck in the Mint in 1940, the vast majority are of the Reverse of 1940 hub variety. A small percentage of examples were produced using the old Reverse of 1938 hub, however, attributable by the softly defined (as made) steps leading up to the entrance of Monticello. Writing in the 2015 edition of the popular Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton describe the Proof 1940 Reverse of 1938 as "an extremely rare variety." As one of the finest examples known to the major third party certification services, this outstanding Superb Gem offers both absolute and condition rarity that would do justice to an advanced Jefferson nickel set. NGC Census: 3; 0 finer in this category. The corresponding PCGS Population is 2/0. There is only a single Cameo specimen known to NGC, and Deep/Ultra Cameo specimens known to either service. PCGS# 94177. NGC ID: 279Y. Click here for certification details from NGC.