1867 Rays 5C MPD FS-304 (002.6) MS(PCGS#38321)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1430

等级

MS61

价格

12,226

详细说明

1867 Shield Nickel. Rays. FS-304. Misplaced Date. MS-61 (NGC). An exciting offering for the advanced Shield nickel enthusiast, this coin is one of only six examples certified by both services for the rare and eagerly sought 1867 Rays FS-304 Misplaced Date variety. Both sides of this attractive nickel exhibit light, even pewter-gray patina. Well struck overall, especially considering the obverse die was badly cracked and nearing it's terminal state. The most significant diagnostic of this variety is what appears to be the base of an errant digit 1 protruding from the lower left corner of the ball of the base of the shield. This feature is readily evident when studied with the aid of a loupe, the present example also has prominent die breaks on the obverse from the lowest leaves on the branches at both left and right. As of the 2015 edition of Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coinsby Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton, this variety was considered unique. Since then, however, at least five additional examples have come to light, The 1867 Rays FS-304 remains a formidable rarity despite the fact that, per Fivaz and Stanton, "Hundreds of dedicated Shield nickel enthusiasts are looking for this variety. An important bidding opportunity for the specialist that is worthy of serious consideration. NGC Census: 2 certified, this MS-61 is the finest. PCGS Population: 4 certified, MS-62 finest. PCGS# 38321. NGC ID: 22NY. Click herefor certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com