August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
1881 Shield Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
An exquisite Gem, both sides are virtually pristine beneath a dusting of silver gray tinting. The reverse is further enhanced by subtle gold, pink and blue undertones that flash into view at direct lighting angles. Fully struck with bountiful satin luster, this superior quality coin is sure to catch the eye of advanced Shield nickel collectors. The 1881 is the final date in a run of low mintage nickel five-cent issues that began in 1877. During the first two years of that era, 1877 and 1878, the Mint actually produced no circulation strike coins of this denomination. In 1879, a mere 25,900 circulation strikes were produced, followed by just 16,000 coins in 1880 and 68,800 pieces in 1881. The 1881 is understandably elusive in all grades, Mint State survivors universally rare and markedly so with the outstanding quality offered here.
PCGS# 3811. NGC ID: 276F.
PCGS Population: 18; 12 finer (MS-67 finest). CAC Stickered Population: 4; 0.
From the Srotag Collection. Earlier from Heritage's Chicago ANA Signature Auction of August 2019, lot 3181.
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| Price realized | 3'400 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 4'500 USD |
