Liberty Nickels
1895 5C MS66 NGC. The Liberty Head nickel issues of the mid-1890s are more elusive in high grade than generally believed. They also have lower mintages than surrounding dates. The present lustrous example is nicely struck and unabraded with light chestnut-gold toning. Census: 12 in 66 (1 in 66+), 0 finer (1/17).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2010), lot 3470, which realized $3,450.