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1878 $5 Five Dollar, Judd-1571, Pollock-1765, R.7, PR 65 Brown PCGS. Ex: Bass. The obverse shows a head of Liberty facing left with two ribbons, one of which is inscribed with LIBERTY. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is around the rim with the date below. The reverse displays an upright eagle with spread wings, IN GOD WE TRUST and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA are above and the denomination is below. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Mottled shades of brown coloration adorn both sides, but bright blue and gold undertones are evident at select angles. Mark-free, as befits the grade.
Ex: Stanley Kesselman (1971); Harry W. Bass; Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection (Bowers & Merena, 5/99), lot 1372, where it realized $5,290.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2AFT, PCGS# 61934, GSID# 14831)


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Auction Dates
May, 2000
9th Tuesday
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