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Coin 094 – 1866 Shield Nickels NGC Proof 67 Ultra Cameo
Coin Number 94
This is one of the finest examples of this first year of issue of the newly styled 5 cent coin. During the years of the Civil War, nearly all gold and silver coinage disappeared from circulation and was hoarded by the American…

Coin 095 – 1866 Shield Nickels NGC Proof 67 Cameo Star
Coin Number 95
Rich white frost on all the devices and boldly struck for this first year of issue. The fields fall away in their mirrored perfection and seem to distance themselves from the frosted devices. Both sides show a hint of golden tone…

Coin 096 – 1866 Shield Nickels PCGS MS-66+
Coin Number 96
A glorious mint state example of this first year of issue of the nickel and copper five cent coin. Here is one that is satiny and bright with just a dash of golden toning near the rims of both sides. The strike is full and sharp,…

Coin 097 – 1872 Shield Nickels PCGS MS-67
Coin Number 97
A glittering gem that shows mint fresh luster throughout and a bold strike. This circulation strike coin is one of the finest to come down to us from this date. Only 2 coins have been graded this high by PCGS of this date, with…

Coin 098 – 1878 Shield Nickels NGC Proof 68 Ultra Cameo Star
Coin Number 98
This is the sole finest graded by NGC or PCGS of this desirable Proof issue. A total of 2,350 pieces were struck, and less than 10 exist that display the Ultra Cameo or Deep Cameo contrast. Here is the finest of that select group,…

Coin 099 – 1882 Shield Nickels PCGS MS-67+
Coin Number 99
This coin is one of the two finest graded circulation strikes seen by PCGS. The surfaces exude quality and freshness, with blazing mint luster and untouched surfaces from handling. Radiant mint luster throughout, a bold strike…