1866 5C J-489, CAM PR(PCGS#388538)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6603

Grade

PR66CAM

Price

5,040

Lot Description

<strong>Obv:</strong> Similar to the adopted Shield nickel design, but the date is divided by the ball of the shield and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is expressed in tiny letters. The remnants of an errant T can be seen in the field slightly past the final letter T in TRUST. <strong>Rev:</strong> The Dutch 5 reverse. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around a laurel wreath with a fancy 5 for the denomination within. Bright, brilliant surfaces are also expertly preserved to allow ready appreciation of a boldly cameoed finish. This Judd number comes in both thin and thick planchet varieties, although the present example is not attributed as either on the NGC insert, which also does not include mention of the coin's weight.