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1883 Shield Nickel, PR67 Cameo
Sharp Final-Year Type Coin

1883 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. The deeply mirrored fields and frosty devices of this Superb Gem Cameo proof exhibit delicate golden toning and pleasing field-motif contrast. Both sides are boldly struck, and distracting contact marks and hairlines are nonexistent.

Population Data (3/15): PCGS shows 11 Cameos in PR67 (one PR67+) and none finer; NGC reports 14 in this grade and none finer.

Heritage Commentary: Although the final-year 1883 Shield nickel proof is not a rare date in an absolute sense, it has a low certified population as a Cameo. Its popularity is heightened by its status as the first of three proof nickel types struck in 1883, making it widely sought in high grade for type purposes.

Provenance: New York Signature (Heritage, 7/2002), lot 6397; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2005), lot 5552; Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2012), lot 3554.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 276Z, PCGS# 83838, GSID# 2984)

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


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May, 2015
12th Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
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Sold on May 12, 2015 for: $1,292.50
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