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1878 5c NGC/CAC Proof 66 - Proof Only - No Reserve!

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Item sold in auction: Internet Auction # 752.
Closed On: Sunday, May 19, 2013 4:35 PM.
For: $1,602.

1878 5c NGC/CAC Proof 66 - Proof Only - No Reserve!

DLRC #: 374049 // PCGS #: 3832

Proof only issue with a mintage of 2,350 coins CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.

  • 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 2,350
Title Price Realized Date Sold
1878 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 $1,450.00 03/19/2018
1878 5c PCGS Proof 66 - Scarce Proof Only Issue $1,254.00 09/28/2015
1878 5c PCGS Proof 66 $1,800.00 12/17/2007
1878 5c PCGS Proof 66 $1,600.00 06/11/2007
1878 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 $1,275.00 10/23/2017