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1880 Choice Brilliant Proof From Stack's March 2005 Auction, Session 1 on Mar 15, 2005 Previous Lot • Next Lot      Categories  •  Stack's March 2005 → The Laurence H. Gardner Collection from the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society → U. S. Nickels → U. S. Shield Nickels Return to Listing 1880 Choice Brilliant Proof and offering some characteristics that are indicative of a Gem classification. A wonderfully sharp strike is complemented by shimmering field reflectivity. The surfaces on either side display a blush of pleasing lilac that is accompanied by somewhat deeper shades of gray. A total of 3,955 Proofs and 16,000 business strikes comprise the mintage of this scarce date. Lot # 681  Session 1 Hammer Price: $260.00 Previous Lot • Next Lot

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