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1977-S Nickel, PR68 Ultra Cameo
70% Off Center, Double-Indented Reverse

1977-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 70% Off Center With Double Reverse Indents -- PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. Three planchets were fed together, widely off center, between Jefferson nickel dies. Relative to the obverse die, this planchet (to become the present coin) was partially on top of the other two planchets The collar die did not deploy, impeded by the three flans. The bottom two planchets (not included in the lot) were struck into the upper and lower reverse of the present coin. Only about 20% of the reverse design shows on the present coin, the partial legends CELLO, TS, and MERICA. The obverse was widely off center toward 3 o'clock and shows LIBERTY, the date, and Jefferson's queue, as well as the back of his head and neck.

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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2021
18th-22nd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 24
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Aug 20, 2021 for: $1,200.00
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