1880 5C MS(PCGS#3810)

The Regency Auction 50

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

55

等级

MS66

价格

635,951

详细说明

FROM THE GERALD R. FORSYTHE COLLECTION This is an historic offering of one of the FINEST KNOWN examples of this low mintage KEY date! With only 16,000 struck, the 1880 is the STOPPER, especially in high grade, this magnificent MS66 is TIED FOR HIGHEST GRADED. Aside from being a RARE date to find in any Mint State grade, it is confusing for many numismatists to determine circulation strikes from Proofs, as they were both struck from the same set of dies. Circulation strikes are identifiable by the die chip on the reverse under the second T in STATES and a little projection that comes off the dentils between NT in CENTS. This PREMIUM GEM boasts a bold, radiating mint brilliance across nearly pristine surfaces. A strong glass reveals a few tiny ticks and lines from under a delicate dusting of iridescent pastel golden tone. The devices are crisply embossed and boldly rendered with full devices on both sides. The eye appeal is exceptional in every way. PCGS 2, NGC 0. Neither of these two MS66s have ever sold in auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $120,000. The world record price for an 1880 Shield nickel was realized for a PCGS MS65 CAC in our September 2015 Regency Auction, where it realized $91,093. We know this FINEST graded (Pop 2/0) will sell for well in excess and hit a new record price when the hammer finally falls. This is a dream coin for anyone working on the #1 PCGS-set of Shield nickels. DO NOT let this one get away! Cert. Number 35367614 PCGS # 3810