Owner Comments:
1866 Pattern Shield Nickel.
Judd-489, Pollock-577
Rarity- Low R.6 PF65 CAC Endorsed
Struck in Nickel with Plain Edge
Obverse: : Shield design similar to the regular shiled of year, but ball divides date.
Reverse: On the reverse, the numeral 5 (A Dutch 5) is surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Comment: a boldly lustrous piece with reflective fields, frosty motifs, and pale champagne-gold highlights throughout. Perhaps between 20 and 30 examples exist of which the majority are regarded as Gems. Pollock was aware of two different formats when he wrote his pattern reference in 1994: thin planchet pieces weigh about 54 grains, while thick planchet examples are in the range of 74 to 79 grains; unfortunately, certification services seldom bother to record weights of patterns on their inserts.
Provenance/appearances:
From the Highland Collection. Stacks Feb 2015 Americana Auction / Lot #2714;
Appears also to be from Mid-American Rare Coin Jan 1991 FUN /Lot #1693 (as PCGS64)