1867 SHIELD 5C, RAYS PCGS PR65 CAC

Gem Proof 1867 SHIELD 5C, RAYS, certified PR65 by PCGS, presents as a carefully preserved example of its issue. Its visual appeal is led by color that includes amber; high-grade preservation. Its place within American numismatics rests on a combination of date, grade, visual preservation, and series significance. Original production is recorded at only 60 pieces. The result is a coin with strong specialist interest grounded in grade, history, and originality. The grade allows the coin’s design elements and surfaces to be assessed without relying on broad generalities.