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Description

1866 5C Rays MS65 NGC. Gold-to-orange patina covers warmly lustrous surfaces. This first-year With Rays Shield nickel shows extensive peripheral die cracks, a testament to the troubles the Mint had dealing with a metal colloquially known as the "Devil's copper."(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22NX, PCGS# 3790, Greysheet# 2868)

Weight: 5.00 grams

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2011
27th-1st Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Apr 27, 2011 for: $1,610.00
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