1867 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Dannreuther-2....

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1867 Rays Nickel, PR65 Cameo
A 'Legendary Rarity'

1867 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Dannreuther-2. John Dannreuther has described the 1867 Rays nickel proof as a "legendary rarity." In the June 2007 issue of Rare Coin Market Report, Dannreuther lays out the case for these proofs having been struck over a period of years between 1867 and 1879. The 25 proofs reported in the Guide Book are believed to represent the original 1867 production. This example is struck from Obverse 2 with the 1 and 7 in the date each centered over the space between two dentils. Dannreuther proposes that these could not have been manufactured much later than 1869. They account for about 10 to 15 of the 65 or so examples of the 1867 Rays proof nickel believed extant.

The devices are heavily frosted, and they stand out appreciably against the reflective fields, producing unmistakable Cameo contrast. The obverse reveals streaks of golden-orange patina, while the reverse showcases gold, powder-blue, and lavender accents. Population: 10 in 65 (2 in 65+) Cameo, 7 finer (9/22). Ranked #78 on the List of 100 Greatest US Coins.
From The Schwenk Family 100 Greatest Coins Collection. (Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 276H, PCGS# 83818, Greysheet# 2896)

Weight: 5.00 grams

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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