1867 FIVE CENTS -
WITHOUT RAYSPCGS Nos:
3794, 3821
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 28,890,500
Proofs: est. 600
Designer: James B. Longacre
Diameter: 20.5 millimeters
Metal content:
Copper - 75%
Nickel - 25%
Weight: 5 grams
Edge: Plain
Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia)
|
Images courtesy of Ira
& Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 6 MS-66's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 9 PR-66's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 2 PRCA-66's.
Recent appearances:
PCGS Proof-65. Ex - Ira & Larry
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3,
2000, Lot 1547
Proof-65. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Rarities Sale", January 3,
2001, Lot 104, illustrated, sold for $1,840.00 From the Pennsylvania
Cabinet
PCGS Proof-64. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach
Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 7843, not illustrated, sold for
$546.25
Sources and recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
|