Proof Shield Nickels
1866 5C Rays PR66 PCGS. This golden-toned proof is devoid of contact marks and has subtle cameo contrast on the obverse. The strike is a trifle weak at the inner points of the rays and on the horizontal shield lines, but this is unnoticed by the naked eye. Housed in a green label holder. Finer pieces are extremely rare. Population: 42 in 66 (2 in 66+), 1 finer; 37 in 66 (1 in 66+) Cameo, 3 finer; 3 in 66 (1 in 66+) Deep Cameo, 1 finer (9/17).
From The Carnton Collection, Part II
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