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1866 5C Washington Five Cents, Judd-470, Pollock-562,

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 2.00 USD
1866 5C Washington Five Cents, Judd-470, Pollock-562,
<B>1866 5C Washington Five Cents, Judd-470, Pollock-562, Low R.6, PR62 PCGS.</B></I> On the obverse, a bust of George Washington faces right, the legend IN GOD WE TRUST above and the date below. A wreath of laurel on the reverse encloses a large numeral 5 with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. During the 1860s, collecting Washingtonia (or Washingtoniana as some people prefer), was a robust numismatic specialty. There is little doubt that these patterns were created specifically to market to contemporary collectors. This sharply struck proof has moderately reflective surfaces with light gray color. A few faint hairlines and tiny spots limit the grade. Quite a few of these pieces must have been made, as at least two dozen still exist today.<BR><I>From The Jones Beach Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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