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Premium Gem 1866 Rays Shield Nickel

1866 5C Rays MS66 PCGS. Impressive cartwheel sheen and dusky caramel-gold toning confirm the originality of this unabraded and typically struck Premium Gem. A scarce type coin in such lofty grade, since the Rays design was used for only the initial two years of the nickel five cent piece. Population: 28 in 66, 0 finer (7/07).(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
September, 2007
27th-28th Thursday-Friday
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 Sep 27, 2007 for: $6,325.00
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