1912 5C Liberty Nickel NGC PR67CAM (CAC)
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Out of an original mintage of 2,145, only 54 have been graded with the Cameo designation. And of those only 8 have been awarded the esteemed grade of PF67CAM, with none finer (as of 3/2021). Yes this is the finest known of this issue! There's even more going for it. Besides being a desired registry coin, the CAC sticker is a testament to its superiority within its grade. This is indeed a rare opportunity to possess a PF67CAM 1912 Liberty nickel. Such a piece has not crossed an auction block since Heritage in August of 2015. The numismatist with the available resources who desires only the finest works of numismatic art will enjoy endless years of pleasure when this specimen is added to his or her collection.
1912 5C Liberty Nickel NGC PR67CAM (CAC)--$6,300.00
It is with true pleasure that we offer for your consideration a sparkling numismatic beauty: a proof 1912 Liberty nickel in Cameo. Ideal to be included in a full set of proof Liberty nickels (save the 1913 issue), it would also be right at home in a type set of rare proof coinage. NGC Coin Expert tells us, "Sharp strikes and brilliant fields are the norm, though Cameo proofs are scarce as a percentage of the total." This is a truly stunning registry coin.
The year 1912 was the last year of the official issuance of the Liberty nickel, aka "V nickel." The famous 1913 Liberty nickels of the following year were surreptitiously made. The series saw its debut in 1883. It replaced the Shield nickel, and was struck in copper-nickel. The chief engraver of the mint, Charles E. Barber, designed the new coin to the great pleasure of mint officials. The 1912 issue features a left-facing Liberty, curly hair held firmly in place with a coronet labeled LIBERTY. In her hair is found a few sprouts of grain. Surrounding her attractive visage are 13 stars representing the original 13 colonies/states. Below her head is found the date. The focal point of the coin's reverse is a prominent Roman 'V' for 5, surrounded by an agricultural wreath bedecked with the earth's bounty. At the bottom is found CENTS, while UNITED STATES OF AMERICA encompasses the wreath. Above the wreath is also found the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM.
| PCGS # | 83910 |
|---|---|
| Grading Service | NONE |
| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | NONE |
| Denom Type | N/A |
| Numeric Denomination | 5C |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Not Specified |
| Strike Type | N/A |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
