1866 5C Shield Nickel, Judd-509, Pollock-592, High R.6, PR66 Brown PCGS

1866 No Rays Shield Nickel in Copper
Judd-509, Pattern Reverse, PR66 Brown
Ex: Eliasberg

1866 5C Shield Nickel, Judd-509, Pollock-592, High R.6, PR66Brown PCGS. Ex: Eliasberg-Simpson. Similar to the issued No Rays proofShield nickel, but struck in bronze with a plain edge. The layout of the starsrelative to the letters differs slightly from the regular issue. For example, astar points to the center of the first A in AMERICA, while most 1866 No Raysnickels have a star pointing between the AM in AMERICA. The pattern reverse diewas also used to strike a small number of issued proof No Rays nickels. Thistransitional pattern exists to the extent of fewer than a dozen pieces. Richchocolate-brown surfaces are glossy and they flash appreciably. Both sidesfeature impressive ice-blue patina.
Ex: Henry C. Blair Collection (Charles Steigerwalt, 10/1896), lot 603; J.M.Clapp; Clapp Estate (1942); Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; Eliasberg Collection, PartI (Bowers and Merena, 5/1996), lot 173.

Gorgeous and flashy! Impressive pedigree having been included in many famous collections including Eliasberg and Simpson.

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