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1882 5c NGC Proof 68 CAM

Tied for Finest Known

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Item sold in auction: Internet Auction #1076.
Closed On: Sunday, August 4, 2019 8:33 PM.
For: $6,750.

1882 5c NGC Proof 68 CAM

DLRC #: 1472439 // PCGS #: 83837

Immaculate ultra-gem proof Shield Nickel with stunning blemish-free cameo surfaces and perfect eye appeal. This example is tied for the finest known in existence from an original mintage of 3,100 coins struck.

  • Category Nickels
  • Series Shield Nickels (Proof)
  • Type Shield no Rays
  • Years for Type 1867-1883
  • Strike Proof
  • Denomination Nickel
  • Mint Location Philadelphia
  • Designer James B. Longacre
  • Composition 75% copper; 25% nickel
  • Weight 5g
  • Edge Type Plain
  • Mintage 3,100
Title Price Realized Date Sold
1882 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 Cameo $860.00 12/25/2009
1882 5c PCGS Proof 66 Cameo $952.00 08/11/2008
1882 5c PCGS Proof 66 Cameo $750.00 03/24/2008
1882 5c PCGS Proof 66 Cameo $780.00 05/02/2005
1882 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 Cameo $510.00 05/17/2012