Product Details: This exceptional 1881 Shield Nickel (5C) is certified PR 66 CAM by PCGS, representing an elite tier of preservation for 19th-century proof coinage.Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during an era of limited proof production, the coin features razor-sharp details designed by James B. Longacre. The coveted Cameo (CAM) designation highlights a striking visual contrast between its heavily frosted devices and deeply mirrored, liquid-like fields. Encased in a secure, tamper-evident PCGS holder, this high-grade gem offers outstanding eye appeal and stands as a premier acquisition for type coin collectors and Shield Nickel specialists alike.
Coin Features:
PCGS graded PR 66 CAM CAC
Known as a Shield Nickel
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This is a PCGS graded coin. You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing an 1881 Shield Nickel graded PCGS PR 66 CAM CAC. This is an excellent coin to add to your collection.
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