LOT #563 |
Sold on Sep 27, 2007 for:
Sign-in or Join (free & quick)
1866 5C Rays PR67 NGC....
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on Sep 27, 2007 for:
Not Sold Description
Superb Proof 1866 Rays Nickel
1866 5C Rays PR67 NGC. Although a few patterns from the regular issue design were struck in 1865, the 1866 With Rays nickel represents the first year of issue, with examples available in all grades, Mint State and proof.The first proof reverse was used to strike this example. Two reverse dies have been identified for the 1866 Rays proofs. This reverse, used only in 1866, has a prominent center dot, and the upper left vertical of the large 5 sharply doubled.
This Superb Gem proof has light gray color with subtle blue, lilac, and gold toning on each side. The fields are exquisitely preserved and fully mirrored, with light cameo contrast. Undoubtedly minted with special care as all of the design elements are boldly defined. Census: 4 in 67, 0 finer (8/07).(Registry values: N7079)
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
2007 September Long Beach, CA Signature Coin Auction #446 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2007
27th-28th
Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 242
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | US & World Coin Grading Tutorial
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | US & World Coin Grading Tutorial