By CoinWeek…
A true trophy piece is currently lighting up the auction floor at GreatCollections, as bidders fiercely compete for a spectacular example of the 1885 Liberty Nickel—a key date—certified at the condition census level of PCGS MS-66 and carrying the prestigious Grand Cru Label.
This premium gem five-cent piece is one of 43 graded MS-66 and is one of the toughest dates in the Liberty Head Nickel Series. The 1885 Liberty Nickel boasts one of the lowest mintages in the entire Liberty Head series at just 1,472,700 pieces. While not strictly a true rarity in lower grades, finding one with the full, original luster and immaculate surface preservation required for a superb Gem designation is exceedingly difficult.
Notable is the limited edition PCGS Grand Cru label. We’ve never seen this label before.
The market has responded with predictable enthusiasm for this example. With an aggressive 73 bids already recorded and the current price soaring past the five-figure mark at $13,250.00, this 1885 MS-66 has earned its place on the GreatCollections “HotList.”
Iconic coin.
Wow! That’s a super beautiful coin!
Just Plain WOW
A real looker in this condition.
Who doesn’t love nickels?
I really love the look of old coins
I love roman numerals on coins. They keep my grandkids puzzled.
Beautiful condition!
WOW! I would love to have a coin worth thousands of dollars!
very nice
Wow what a beautiful coin.
Beautiful coins
Amazing coin!
Beautiful
This 5 cents was used a lot to make people think it was 5 dollar gold coin back in the days. By paint it with gold paint an doing some sweet talking to confused the person.
Wow!!! a PCGS MS-66 AND carrying the Prestigious GRAND CRU label-one with the full original luster.. I’m impressed..That Liberty Nickel would look so good in my collection
This is a beautiful coin! I have the 1883 No Cents variety graded MS 64 by ANACS.
Awesome coin.
I love collecting 2 cent coins and 3 cent pieces.
Wow! What a beautiful coin! Fortunate is the person who has the ability to add this gem to their collection.
Pretty!
Fantastic ! I love it !
That is a spectacular coin!
Cool Coin!
These were beautiful coins.
Great coin
Great article. What a lovely coin
That’s a very nice piece. Too steep a price for me though.
What a amazing coin to still be in that grade is unbelievable
Great coin!!
That is an awesome coin
Such a fabulous coin!
Beautiful coin and history !
Amazing condition makes this coin a stand out!
Iconic coin. Featured on some television shows
Truly beautiful!!
Love these coins!
great coin
A-B-S-O-lutely B-E-A-utiful! And that is how this cookie crumbles. And with the limited edition label! How high will it go for in the future?
What a dream coin to have.
I’d like one of these nickels but a bit too pricey!
an amazing beauty!
Wow! What a beautiful coin.
What a nice coin! Pretty neat to see it in such good condition too!
Beautiful coin, can’t wait to see what the results are from the auction
It’s always impressive to see an example of one of Barber’s designs, still in a Mint State, let alone one so rare.