1879 5c Shield Nickel NGC VF 35 Very Fine to Extra Fine Key Date Rare Coin Tough !
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A tough 1879 key date shield nickel graded VF 35 by NGC. It carries decent details for the grade with original attractive surfaces. A very tough date that has been very hard to come by in this grade level.
This key date coin holds a very small mintage of only 25,900. Of this mintage, the PCGS Coin Facts estimates that only 350 have survived in all grades today. It is one of only seven graded in the Very Fine level by NGC.
| Grading Service | NGC |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | 1879 |
| Denomination Type | Shield Nickel |
| Grade | VF35 |
| Mint Location | Philadelphia |
| Strike Type | Business |
| Circ/UnCirc | Circulated |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |