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1877 Shield Nickel, PR63
Popular Proof-Only Issue

1877 5C PR63 PCGS. A Select example of this popular proof-only issue from an estimated mintage of 1,250 to 1,500 pieces (David Bowers, 2006). The design elements are sharply struck, including the horizontal shield lines, an area that often exhibits softness. Splashes of soft lilac color visit both sides. A light fleck is noted between the F in OF and the adjacent star.
Ex: Franklinton Collection, Part 2 (Stack's, 1/2008), lot 191; New York Signature (Heritage, 12/2011), lot 3237.
From The Ohio Valley Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 276U, PCGS# 3831, GSID# 2925)

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13228oz
Mintage: 900


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Auction Dates
September, 2016
7th-11th Wednesday-Sunday
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