1880 5C Proof Shield Nickel PCGS PR 66 Key Date CAC Approved Tough Coin Nice !

A gorgeous 1880 key date proof shield nickel graded PR 66 by PCGS. It holds an exceptional proof quality strike with a very light tone throughout both the obverse and reverse. This popular date is one of the most in demand dates for the entire shield nickel series. Most collectors go for a proof coin for this particular date as it costs a fraction of what a mint state strike would be. Just a gorgeous coni that has been approved by CAC for quality. This proof issue date holds a tiny mintage of only 3,955. Of this mintage, it is one of only 136 graded Proof 66 by PCGS. It is also one of only 32 approved by CAC in this grade level.