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1866 5C Shield Nickel, Judd-489, Pollock-577, Low R.6, PR64 NGC....
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Sold on Jan 16, 2026 for:
$2,379.00
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Description
1866 Shield Nickel Pattern With 'Dutch' 5
Judd-489, PR64
1866 5C Shield Nickel, Judd-489, Pollock-577, Low R.6, PR64
NGC. The obverse has a shield design similar to that adopted
for the regular issue Shield nickel, except that the motto IN GOD
WE TRUST is expressed in smaller letters and the date is divided by
a ball at the base of the shield. On the reverse, a "Dutch" numeral
5 is surrounded by a laurel wreath, with the legend UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA around the rim. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. The
fields are deeply mirrored and each side displays light cyan toning
with a sprinkling of carbon.The Virginia Cabinet was an old-time collection formed in the early 20th century by the great uncle of our consignor. The collector was a client of Lyman Haines Low, B. Max Mehl, Thomas L. Elder, and several other well-known auction firms.
Ex: The Virginia Cabinet/Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2015), lot 5976.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 29KT, PCGS# 60685, Greysheet# 12898)
Auction Info
2026 January 14 - 17 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1390 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2026
14th-17th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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