1883/2 5C Nickel Shield Shield PCGS MS 66+ (CAC) THE FINEST! EX FORSYTHE

We are proud to offer this magnificent Shield 5C. It is by far the FINEST graded for the date. It is the coin that brought $60,000.00 in 08/2019.

Here was the auction description:

The Finest Known FS-301 1883/2 Overdate Nickel By Far

1883/2 Shield Nickel. FS-301. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC.

Fully impressed and highly lustrous, this otherwise satiny example also reveals hints of semi-prooflike reflectivity as the surfaces rotate under a light. Primarily brilliant with just a few wisps of gold here and there, and also free of any notable blemishes. The overdate feature is readily evident and bold when examined with the aid of a loupe. Scarce!

There are several different varieties of the 1883/2 Shield Nickel, with FS-301 and FS-302 being perhaps the most visually dramatic and, thus, desirable among collectors. The present example is the finest among all others of the FS-301 variety, with PCGS and NGC each accounting for just a handful of certified examples, and only a combined two examples at MS-65. After those comes the present coin, far and away the finest with no challengers seemingly present to take it off it’s pedestal.

Legend fully agrees with the description. Obviously the coin is a PCGS pop 1. CAC has beaned 2 others in MS66 (this could be one of them). The current Collectors Universe value is $60,000.00. Be glad this coin is being offered privately. Rarities like this (even in Nickel) are commanding top dollar in auctions today. Of course this will be an incredible addition to ANY GEM 5C set!