With a proof mintage of only 1,250, and no circulation strikes, the 1877 Proof Shield Nickel is by far the rarest issue in the Shield Nickel series. Highly sought after by collectors in high grade with attractive eye appeal for both Type Sets and the Series Sets. The coin illustrated is housed in a second generation PCGS holder, an item [...]
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1877 Key Date Shield Nickel
Posted in Gammill Numismatics, numismatics, shield nickels, tagged 1877 shield nickel us the rare issue, American, collecting coins, collection, Inventory, nickel, numismatics, proof mintage, proof shield nickel issues, rare shield nickels, shield nickels, type sets on June 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
