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Evenly Toned 1879 Nickel, MS66

1879 5C MS66 NGC. Both sides of this Premium Gem nickel are evenly toned in concentric circles of crimson, lavender, yellow-gold, and greenish-gold that frame violet centers. An attentive strike leaves no areas with even a hint of weakness. Impeccably preserved surfaces reveal only a small light fleck in the center of the shield. Census: 16 in 66, 3 finer (7/08).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 276D, PCGS# 3808, GSID# 2882)

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


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Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
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