Lot 828
1866 Rays. NGC graded MS-65. A fully lustrous untoned gem. First year of issue. The alloy on these consists of 25% nickel and 75% copper, and the coin weighs-in at 5 grams exactly, to make it competitive with several European coins which use the Metric system of weights and measures. Pop 155; 26 finer with 1 in 65+, 25 in 66.
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500.
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| Realized $1,438 |
