1866 Pattern Shield Nickel. Judd-502, Pollock-588. Rarity-8. Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). CAC.，<strong>Obv:</strong> The same design that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1866 Shield nickels. <strong>Rev:</strong> A tall digit 5 surrounded by a laurel wreath with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border. A beautiful golden-copper example with glints of rose and steel-gray coming into view as the surfaces rotate under a light. This is an exceedingly rare pattern type, nickel examples (Judd-501) with only three or four specimens believed extant and copper and bronze pieces (Judd-502 and 503) with a combined population of no more than six specimens. A rare bidding opportunity for the pattern enthusiast or advanced Shield nickel collector.，PCGS# 60698. NGC ID: 28JR.，PCGS Population: 1; 2 finer in this category (Proof-67 BN finest).，
