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Description
1866 Rays Nickel, PR66
Important First-Year Issue
1866 5C Rays PR65 PCGS. It was long believed that the
mintage of 1866 Rays nickels was 125 or so, a number that Breen
linked to the number of silver proof sets. However, it is clear now
that far more were struck. The 2010 edition of the Guide
Book indicates a mintage of 600+ proofs. Nevertheless, this is
an important first-year proof. The surfaces are nearly brilliant
with just the slightest overlay of ice-blue patina. The devices are
noticeably contrasted against the brightly reflective fields, but
the Cameo appellation was not give on these first-generation PCGS
holders. The center reverse shows slight porosity, a common problem
on early nickel products. Population: 85 in 65, 42 finer
(2/10).(Registry values: N2998)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 276G, PCGS# 3817, GSID# 2889)
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13228oz
Mintage: 600
Auction Info
2010 March Fort Worth, TX Signature ANA US Coin Auction #1138 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
March, 2010
25th-28th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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