Owner Comments:
1883 5C
Judd-1712, Pollock-1916
Rarity: Low R.6, PR66CAM
Struck in Nickel with Plain Edge
Obverse: The obverse is the regular issue Liberty Head nickel with Barber's portrait of Liberty surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, date below.
Reverse: The reverse is the traditional wreath of corn, cotton, maple, and wheat, with 33 N. / 67 C. in the center. FIVE is at the top rim and CENTS at the bottom rim, with seven stars left, six right.
Comment:
A gorgeous GEM Liberty Head nickel pattern is fresh and totally original. Some delicate streaks of iridescent toning add to the eye appeal.
Incredible flash is seen in the fields, accenting the sharply struck frosted devices. When acquired it was housed in an old NGC "fatty" holder grade PF65 with a CAC endorsement (9213842-014).
Provenance/Appearance:
From Legend Coin Auction May 2021 The Regency Auction 45 /Lot #385 (As NGC PF65)
This coin may be the one that sold in the August 1998 Bowers and Merena Rarities Sale / Lot #2022, thought it is hard to tell from the black and white photo.
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