1882 Shield Nickel. Proof-68 (NGC).Brilliant and beautiful, this endearing Superb Gem is fully struck and expertly preserved. The 1882 is the penultimate Proof in the Shield nickel series, the mintage reported as 3,100 pieces. Of the issue Q. David Bowers in his 2006 reference A Guide Book of Shield and Liberty Head Nickels states, Proofs are plentiful....and are usually of high quality. Even so, precious few survivors have been handled with sufficient care to grade as high as Proof-68 by todays strict standards. An undeniable condition rarity that would do justice to the finest cabinet.
