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1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR68 PCGS. Ice-blue, pink-grap

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1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR68 PCGS. Ice-blue, pink-grap
<B>1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR68 PCGS.</B></I> Ice-blue, pink-grapefruit, magenta, and apricot colors endow this well struck and seemingly unimprovable Gem. Even close examination with a loupe fails to reveal any marks, hairlines, spots, or other distractions on either side. An amazingly original piece. According to Ron Guth and Bill Gale in their 2002 edition of <I>United States Proof Sets and Mint Sets,</B></I> the Reverse of 1938 (with wavy steps on Monticello) is currently "approximately fifty times rarer" than the Reverse of 1940 variety. Population: 1 in 68, none are finer at either service (12/05).