ACT OF MAY 16, 1866: Authorization of the Nickel 5C
5C Shield Nickel Transitional

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869
Item Description: 5C 1865 J-417
Full Grade: PCGS PF 64 Red
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1865 5C Shield
Judd-417, Pollock-489
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64 Red CAC Endorsed


Stuck in Copper with plain edge

Obverse: The adopted Shield design of 1866 but dated 1865
Reverse: Regular reverse die for the 1866 With Rays nickel.

Comment:
This is a wonderful transitional Pattern, that shows the adopted Shield design with the regular reverse die for the 1866 With Rays nickel. These extremely rare novodels were likely struck in the 1870s for sale to collectors.

Blazing RED mirrors beam brilliantly on both sides. The color is a bold and flaming brick hue with just a few micro-flecks noted for the sake of accuracy. The crisply rendered devices are sharp and the eye appeal is exceptional for the assigned grade.

This coin also was listed as NGC 64RD in September 2007 and earlier prior to it being crossover to PCGS and CAC in recent history

Provenance/Appearance:
From Great Collection 9/19/2021 Item # 1027414 Gerald FORSYTHEG Collection, Prior
- FROM THE SEATTLE COLLECTION Legends Auction #37 3/26/2020 /Lot121;
- Heritage Sept 2007 Long Beach, CA Signature Auction / Lot #3014 & also
- Superior Pre Long Beach Feb 2000 /Lot #814
- Superior Sept 1999 Pre-Long Beach Sale / Lot 1384 ($3100);
- Superior Sept 1998 / Lot #1854
The later 4 as an NGC PF64RD

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