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The Collectors' Auction 2010
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1866 w/ Rays. PCGS MS-63. 1866 w/ Rays. PCGS MS-63.
Lot Title: 1866 w/ Rays. PCGS MS-63.
Description: An underrated type coin, 1866 "rays" suffers from the same fate as all shield nickels: the series is just not popular. This example exemplifies many of the attributes that troubled the mint, including a fairly defective planchet and a deficient strike, but these issues were mostly acquitted by the time the Liberty nickel series came to production. A shimmering iron-grey example with decent, but not great luster.
Low Estimate: $300.00
High Estimate: $350.00
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
Hammered Price: $280.00
Price Realized: $322.00
1866 w/ Rays. PCGS MS-63.
1866 w/ Rays. PCGS MS-63.

Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot #AuctionCurrent Bid or Hammer PriceDescription
376The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013$3,300.00
1866 w/ Rays. NGC PF-66 CAMEO.
66 graded PF-66 CAM, 8 higher. The NGC grade denotes just about the ultimate level for this esteemed proof type coin, popular for inclusion in sets as the "first of series" date. Although a few have...
537The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013$450.00
1866 w/ Rays. PCGS MS-63.
Underestimated as a type, the 1866 "with rays" nickel is not easy to locate "nice", with unfavorable production and corrosion problems common for many examples. Even this choice MS-63 shows evidence...
326The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012$1,350.00
1866 w/ Rays. NGC MS-65.
Strong luster gallops around the shield and the denomination, and energizes expectations of GEM quality. Closer inspection reveals surfaces that are just about as nice as one expects of MS-65,...
494The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011$675.00
1866 w/ Rays. NGC MS-64.
A mere trace of rainbow toning beckons from the right side of the obverse, complemented by tendrils of additional color that placidly travel through protected areas in the fields. Uneven strike...
360The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010$1,250.00
1866 w/ Rays ICG MS-65.
Subtle appeal emanates from the fully lustrous surfaces, although this is by no means a flashy coin, and closer inspection is necessary to appreciate the finer attributes of this ICG MS-65 piece. The...
241The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010$260.00
1866 w/ Rays. MS-63.
This inaugural 1866 "with rays" issue the shield nickel series makes for an excellent type coin as it appears to grade MS-63 and has none of the surface problems that plague early examples of the...
242The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010$600.00
1866 w/ Rays. MS-64.
The consignor states that this outstanding 1866 "rays" shield nickel was removed from an NGC MS-64 holder, and careful examination finds little to argue with that grade. Luster is limited as usual...
243The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010$325.00
1866 w/ Rays and 1867 w/Rays.
Both shield nickel issues "with rays" are available in this lot. 1866 grades AU, with the caveat that some carbon staining of the surfaces is nearly unavoidable for a nickel coin of the era. The...
244The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010$230.00
1866 w/ Rays AU and 1867 no Rays AU.
Although both of these coins warrant AU consideration, the 1866 displays ultra-fine microporosity that has dulled the luster significantly. 1867 "no rays" suffers no such problems, and displays...
572The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009$290.00
1866 w/ Rays and 1882. XF or better.
A lot of shield nickels dated 1866 and 1882, and both graded XF-45. These are strong coins for the grade, with good luster and problem free surface quality in this two coin lot.
347The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008$1,550.00
1866 w/ Rays. PCGS MS-64.
Freshly polished dies were no doubt responsible for the swirling mint luster that imbues this shield nickel with shimmering appeal. Innumerable die polish lines are visible under a loupe, and close...
395The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007$1,050.00
1866 w/ Rays. PCGS MS-64.
Soft russet toning is visible around the peripheries of both sides of this two year "With Rays" type. Great shield details along with very clean fields qualify it for the next grade, but perhaps the...
396The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007$2,200.00
1866 w/ Rays. NGC MS-65. Discovery Coin Repunched Date.
A coin discovered by Scotsman Auction Co. president Jay Woodside at the 2007 FUN convention and confirmed as a new variety by author and collector, Bill Fivaz. Mr. Fivaz was kind enough to provide...
330The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007$625.00
1866 w/ Rays. PCGS MS-64.
This specimen disseminates a satiny radiance that is embellished with a whisper of rose iridescence. There appears to be no unsightly marks or spotting. Although all its design detailing is not...
925The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006$775.00
1866 w/ Rays. NGC MS-64.
A very attractive Nickel that has rolling luster, a strong strike, and no distractions. At 7:00 on the rim of the reverse there is a bit of extra metal that really makes this coin unique.
1117The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006$230.00
1866 w/ Rays. MS-60.
Rich orange, yellow, and violet tones are seen on both sides, but it is questionable as to whether or not this color is natural. It appears artificial, but you be the judge. It is doubtful NGC or...

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