Owner Comments:
1868 5C
Judd-624, Pollock-693
Rarity: Low R.6, PR66 Cameo CAC Endorsed
Ex: Simpson
Struck in nickel with a plain edge.
Obverse: The obverse is a larger variant of the three cent nickel design
Reverse: The denomination 5 CENTS is in the center surrounded by a laurel wreath. The CENTS is slightly curved.
Comment:
Struck on a broad, slightly oversized five cent planchet with a wide border around each side. This obverse / reverse combination was struck in nickel, copper, and aluminum. The nickel pieces are the most frequently encountered, and it is estimated that 2-3 dozen examples may exist of this wide-border variant. This is the finest example certified of this unusual wide-border pattern. The surfaces are bright and almost free from toning. Nicely mirrored fields provide good background for the thickly frosted devices. Slightly toned around the margins.
Provenance/Appearances:
From the Bob Simpson Collection, Heritage April 2021 Central States Signature Auction / Lot #4213; Prior Heritage Jan 1999 FUN99 The North Georgia Collection /Lot #7461 (PF65); American Numismatic Rarities Sept 2003 The Classics Sale / Lot #7 PF65