Proof Shield Nickels
1877 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS Secure. A great-looking representative of the key 1877 Shield nickel. This Gem proof displays nice field-device contrast with a uniformly sharp strike soft-gray freckles. The proof-only status of the 1877 nickel places it in high demand with series collectors, who have no alternative than to vie for one of the 900 pieces struck, a formidable challenge at the PR65 Cameo level. Population: 46 in 65 Cameo, 48 finer (11/16).