1875 FIVE CENTS
PCGS Nos: 3804, 3829
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 2,097,000
Proofs: est. 700
Designer: James B. Longacre
Diameter: 20.5 millimeters
Metal content:
Copper - 75%
Nickel - 25%
Weight: 5 grams
Edge: Plain
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia)
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Images courtesy of Ira
& Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 8 MS-66's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 11 PR-66's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 6 PRCA-65's.
Recent appearances:
PCGS Proof-66. Ex- Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7,
2000, Lot 6033, plated, unsold
ICG Proof-66. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach
Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 7849, not illustrated, sold for
$1,207.50
PCGS Proof-65. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long
Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 6032, not plated, unsold
PCGS Proof-65. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The
California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1555
PCGS Proof-65. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s
"Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1487,
illustrated, sold for $1,610.00
NGC Proof-65. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach
Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 7848, not illustrated, sold for
$862.50
Proof-65. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Rarities Sale", January 3,
2001, Lot 113, illustrated, sold for $1,035.00 From the Pennsylvania
Cabinet
PCGS Proof-64. Ex- Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7,
2000, Lot 6031, not plated, sold for $396.75
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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