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Outstanding 1872 Shield Nickel, MS66

1872 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. This mark-free Premium Gem has vibrant luster and only a whisper of gold patina. The strike is crisp, and the peak of the 2 is lightly repunched. The borders display slender die cracks, as often seen on Shield nickels. A wonderful type coin. Population: 15 in 66, 0 finer (6/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22P6, PCGS# 3799, GSID# 2875)

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13228oz
Mintage: 6,036,000


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 349

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jul 31, 2009 for: $3,737.50
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