1878 5C Proof Shield Nickel PCGS PR 66 High End Key Date Attractively Toned Coin !

A gorgeous 1878 proof only issue, key date shield nickel graded PR 66 by PCGS. This key date coin has been tough to carry lately as it has been in strong demand. It carries an exceptional proof quality strike and is housed in a PCGS Secure Label Holder. When looking at it straight-on it looks most like the slabbed photos. However, when being tilted in the light it looks most similar to the close-up photos provided which show the attractive toning this coin carries. This key date coin holds a low mintage of only 2,350. Of this mintage, the PCGS Coin Fact estimates that only 1,900 have survived in all grades today. This coin is one of only 180 graded Proof 66 by PCGS.