1874 Shield Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS).Enchanting pinkish-silver surfaces are highly lustrous in a satin to softly frosted finish. The detail is superior in a circulation strike nickel of this type and, indeed, it is virtually full throughout the design. Although not the most frequently encountered Mint State Shield nickel in todays market, the 1874 exists in large enough numbers that locating an example in grades through MS-64 should not prove to be too difficult a task. In MS-65 this issue is scarce, while in MS-66 and higher grades it is nothing short of rare.PCGS Population: 23; 9 finer (all MS-66+).
