1897 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC.An outstanding premium Gem, this conditionally rare 1897 sports exceptionally full detail for a circulation strike nickel of this design type. Lightly toned in sandy-gold iridescence, the surfaces are silky smooth in texture with bountiful mint luster. While Mint State survivors of this 20,426,797-coin issue are plentiful in an absolute sense, cherrypicking is advised in order to avoid the typical example with a soft strike and/or lackluster surfaces. A find for the discerning collector, the present offering is worthy of a strong premium.PCGS Population: 9; with a single MS-67 finer.