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1880 Shield Nickel, XF40
Only 16,000 Business Strikes Produced

1880 5C XF40 NGC. With 16,000 business strikes and 3,955 proofs produced, it is much easier for the date collector to locate a proof than one of the rare business strikes of this date. The 1880 nickel is rare across the board with few pieces known in any grade, but the higher-graded examples cost multiples of an XF such as this one. So few 1880 nickels were struck it is believed that the same dies were used on business strikes and proofs. This pleasing, moderately circulated example was pulled out of circulation after several years. The surfaces are light gray overall with bright highlights over the devices. There are no obvious or detracting marks on either side.(Registry values: N991)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 276E, PCGS# 3810, Greysheet# 2883)

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: 13
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Apr 27, 2011 for: $4,600.00
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