1866 5C RAYS PR65 DCAM PCGS CAC

Mintage 600, POP 1, CAC POP 1, First Year, Short-Lived Shield Nickel With Rays two-year type series. Proof Shield Nickel With Rays have long been respected by true Numismatist. Not just because of the beauty in design in relation to its proof striking, but because of how rare this type is. 1867 5C Proof is one of the great US Numismatics most prized date. With the average example costing $30,000-$40,000, many have been forced to acquire the 1866 5C Rays in Proof instead. In DCAM, 1866 5C Proof Rays is near impossible, with an estimated 5 examples certified between the two grading companies, thought 2 in 66 DCAM are CAC and 1 in 67 DCAM. There has been no sale for a 65 DCAM, but less a DCAM CAC, save for the Simpson 66+ DCAM CAC which sold for $36,000 11/20 HA, whilst an NGC NON CAC 66+ DCAM for $22,200. A POP 1 both at PCGS, CAC and NGC, this example shows brilliant surface contrasted by deep reflectivity in the fields. Virtually pristine surface and free of both detracting blemish and toning. Fully struck in all manners and worthy of the utmost consideration for this superb Type Coin.