Lot 180
1879 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 64. Mintages ballooned upwards as demand from collectors increased for proof coins, while the opposite was happening with coins struck for circulation. During 1879, all the mints were primarily focused on producing as many Morgan silver dollars as they could, and hence all other coinage was secondary in production. This one has a few hairlines and is basically untoned save for a couple of minute specks.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
From the Benson Collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed, March 8, 1944 as part of a complete set from 1865 to 1889 for $230.
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| Realized $253 |
