1885 5C MS66 PCGS....

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Fully Struck, Lightly Toned 1885 Liberty Nickel, MS66

1885 5C MS66 PCGS. Coin series are replete with key dates that were actually saved in relatively large numbers. The 1885 nickel has an impressively low mintage of only 1.4 million pieces. Coin collecting was still not widely pursued in the United States in the 1880s, but the general public was willing to put aside a nickel or two when they thought it would be more valuable in the future. Which explains the large-scale hoarding of 1883 No Cents nickel, a perceived rarity rather than an actual one. Only two years later, no one seemed to care about the mintage of nickels and few were set aside. The 1885 is scarce in all grades but especially so in mint condition. PCGS has only certified 14 pieces in MS66 with two finer (12/07). This is a fully struck piece with lovely golden toning and subtle highlights of lilac. As one would expect from an MS66, there are no mentionable marks on either side. A terrific opportunity for the Liberty nickel collector.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2773, PCGS# 3846, Greysheet# 2950)

Weight: 5.00 grams

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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