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Session Two - Monday, January 26, 2015 10:00 am
F
INEST
PCGS-G
RADED
1876 S
HIELD
N
ICKEL
I
N
M
INT
S
TATE
Enlargement
1090
1876
.
PCGS graded MS-66+.
CAC APPROVED.
The
surfaces are softly frosted in texture with not a single
detracting blemish in view. This fully brilliant, sharply
defined piece appears to have been recently minted. It is
knocking on the door of a Superb Gem grade and is cur-
rently the single finest certified example by PCGS. An excit-
ing coin to view and certainly a prize to own.
Pop 1; the
finest graded at both services.
(
PCGS # 3805
)
Estimated Value .................................... $12,000 - 13,000
H
IGHEST
G
RADED
D
EEP
C
AMEO
P
ROOF
1877
Enlargement
1091
1877
.
PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo
. This barely
patinated Gem example is free of distracting contact marks
with field-to-device contrast easily seen at all angles, thus
the coveted Deep Cameo designation by PCGS. One of the
most popular proof issues in the Shield nickel series, the
1877 was produced solely in the proof format. The original
mintage is unknown with certainty; it has been estimated
at just 510+ pieces. Currently, this is the single finest Deep
Cameo example graded at PCGS.
Pop 1; none finer, and
the only example graded Deep Cameo at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 93831
)
Estimated Value .............................................$10,000-UP
K
EY
D
ATE
1877 S
HIELD
N
ICKEL
1092
1877
.
PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo PQ.
CAC
APPROVED.
This example features deeply mirrored fields,
lustrous devices, and an outstanding cameo contrast. Just
the lightest tinting is seen on each side. Certainly one of
the best remaining from the approximately 510 pieces
minted. Deep Cameo proofs are extremely rare, with only a
single piece thus far certified by PCGS.
Pop 35; 8 finer, 1
in 66+, 7 in 67
. (
PCGS # 83831
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,000 - 6,000
M
EMORABLE
1879 S
UPERB
G
EM
D
EEP
C
AMEO
P
ROOF
N
ICKEL
Enlargement
1093
1879
.
PCGS graded Proof 67 Deep Cameo.
CAC
APPROVED.
Delicate pale gold tinting is evident on the
surfaces, especially on the reverse, although the coin basi-
cally presents as brilliant. Smooth and carefully preserved
throughout, there is sharp cameo contrast between the
fields and devices. The grade is simply outstanding, as is
the eye appeal. This example is the finest graded with the
Deep Cameo designation and is a remarkably appealing
example.
Pop 1; the only DCAM example graded by
PCGS and none finer at both services.
(
PCGS #
93833
)
Estimated Value .................................... $20,000 - 21,000
