1879 5C Proof Shield Nickel NGC PF 64 Key Date Original Toned CAC Approved Nice !

A gorgeous 1879 key date proof shield nickel graded PF 64 by NGC. This gorgeous coin holds an exceptional proof quality strike with some attractive light original toning that matches fairly evenly throughout both sides. This key date has been in strong demand lately and has been harder to come by than in past years. It has been housed in an Old NGC Fatty Holder and has been approved by CAC for quality. This key date coin holds a total mintage of only 3,200. Of this mintage, it is one of only 166 graded Proof 64 by NGC. It is also one of only 10 approved by CAC in this grade level.