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202
1869
.
NGC graded Proof 65.
CAC Approved
. Housed in an
Old Holder. Only 600 minted. A nice mostly untoned Proof and
squarely within the Gem quality standards for crisp detail and
swirling-fresh mirror originality.
Pop 122; 44 finer
. (
PCGS #
3823
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $600 - 650
203
1872
.
PCGS graded Proof 67
. Fully white gem. A more than
moderately bright and lively gem with strong luster and a confi-
dent, no-compromises strike. Everything you would want from
the grade, and probably then some. The shield nickel series was
a workhorse coin where most production coins reached circula-
tion. The Proofs survive in substantial numbers, of course, but
then spotting or tarnish took its fair claim to many, leaving only
a scant few at the Kilimanjaro heights this coin has achieved!
Notice the low census. Only 950 minted.
Pop 2; none finer at
PCGS
. (
PCGS # 3826
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,200 - 4,500
204
1874
.
PCGS graded Proof 67 PQ.
CAC Approved
. A hint of
lovely light pastel toning on both sides. Only 700 minted. Danc-
ing mirrored luster careens off the satiny, glowing surfaces of
this attractively toned Proof. A superb blend of pale shades can
be seen on both sides. Unlike the usual weaker-struck circula-
tion survivors with their diminished impression on shield and
stars left by an inconsistent blow of the dies, this handsome
Gem Proof is very sharp from top to bottom, center to periph-
ery.
Pop 8; none finer at PCGS
. (
PCGS # 3828
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,800 - 4,000
205
1875
.
NGC graded Proof 66 PQ
. Lovely even gold toning.
Only 700 minted.
Pop 24; 2 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 1 in 67
.
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,500 - 1,600
206
1875
.
NGC graded Proof 65
.
PQ.
Light hint of tone. Housed
in an Old Style Holder. Only 700 struck.
Pop 65; 28 finer at
NGC.
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 525
207
1876
.
PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo
. Fully brilliant
and boldly struck. Only 1,150 minted.
Pop 3; 1 finer in 67
.
(
PCGS # 93830
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,200
208
1877
.
NGC graded Proof 65.
CAC Approved
.
PQ.
Popular
low mintage Proof only year. A hint of light tone. Only 900
struck. A white, eye-catchingly untoned Shield Nickel, a vibrant
a Gem example, and as crisp and lustrous as when first issued.
Struck with mathematical precision by the dies.
Pop 107; 44
finer, 38 in 66, 1 in 66 Star, 5 in 67.
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,500 - 3,700
209
1879
.
PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo.
CAC Approved
. Fully
brilliant Gem Cameo Proof. Only 3,200 minted.
Pop 13; 3 finer
in 67
. (
PCGS # 83833
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,200 - 1,300
210
1880
.
PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo.
CAC Approved
. Only
3,955 minted. Fully brilliant and superb. Silver-nickel to satin-
like luster skims along over both sides and is boldly displayed on
this fresh-appearing Proof. Here, too, we are struck by the
sharp, convincing design detail for all areas of this important
coin with not even the slightest amount of flatness on the shield
or wreath, the stars or legends. Exquisite cameo contrast.
Pop
19; 1 finer in 67+
. (
PCGS # 83835
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,000 - 2,100
