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Popular 1866 Rays Nickel, MS66

1866 5C Rays MS66 NGC. The first Shield nickel issue and the first five cent struck in nickel, the 1866 Rays remains one of the most popular type coins in 19th century numismatics. This Premium Gem is highly lustrous and sharply struck with brilliant, satiny nickel-gray surfaces. Census: 24 in 66, 0 finer (2/10).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22NX, PCGS# 3790, GSID# 2868)

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13228oz
Mintage: 14,742,500


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
March, 2010
25th-28th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Mar 25, 2010 for: Not Sold
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