Canada: Victoria 5 Cents 1882-H,...

Description

Victoria 5 Cents 1882-H, KM2, MS66 PCGS. This issue marks the first year of a modified reverse design with 22 leaves. The extra leaf is on the outside of the right branch, second from the bottom. The 1882-H is a common date among Heaton Mint issues, with a mintage of 1 million coins. Quite a few survive, with nearly all certified pieces grading AU50 or finer. The present piece, however, is anything but common--the finest that PCGS has certified. In fact, it is the only MS66 that PCGS has handled--an amazing condition rarity. The Norweb coin graded MS64 and was called a "Notable Gem." The Dominion Collection had a MS62 and the Belzberg Collection had a MS65. None of those coins can match this piece for its phenomenal quality. Both sides have satiny and reflective fields with a lovely cameo appearance, especially on the obverse. All design motifs are sharply defined. The surfaces have light toning on the devices with deeper iridescence in the fields. An incredible opportunity for the specialist--one that may not repeat for many years to come.
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