1866 5C J-490, BN PR(PCGS#60686)

1866 5C J-490, BN PR (PCGS#60686)

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详细说明: FROM THE GLORIOUS PATTERN COLLECTION. A real GEM Shield nickel pattern. The obverse is similar to the adopted design, but with an ornamental ball at the base of the shield that divides the date, the reverse has a large "Dutch" 5 within an olive branch wreath. Struck in copper with a plain edge, this is a low Rarity-7 (7-12 struck) pattern. Absolutely gorgeous, the totally original surfaces have a bold mirrored reflection under a layer of glorious iridescent toning. The sharply struck motifs stand out boldly and the obverse there is an almost cameo-like contrast. A fabulous example, one of the FINEST KNOWN-- PCGS has graded just two finer! Ex. Heritage, August 1996, lot 5114; Heritage, August 2004, lot 7920; ANR, March 2006, lot 1342; Stack's, July 2008, lot 4187; Heritage, July 2009, lot 1242; Heritage, January 2010, lot 3742 (not sold); intermediaries; our consignor. PCGS 1, NGC 2, CAC 1. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,500 and this was the most recent PR65 BN to sell--back in 2009! Just two are finer on the PCGS Population, including the Bob Simpson PR67+ BN. Who knows when another will pop up, this is an important opportunity not to be missed! Cert. Number 9496751 PCGS # 60686