Lot 1558
1878 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 65. Actually, this is the rare 1878/7 variety with the shaft of the undertype 7 clearly visible inside the lower ball of the second 8 in the date. Discovered by Walter Breen when he cataloged the Gilhousen collection in 1973. Light sunset toning on the obverse and reverse, well struck and preserved in every way. A delight for the advanced collector.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized $673 |
