5C and Half Dime Pattern Set
J-472

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869
Item Description: 5C 1866 J-472
Full Grade: NGC PF 62 RB
Owner: mania

Set Details

Custom Sets: 5C and Half Dime Pattern Set
ACT OF MAY 16, 1866: Authorization of the Nickel 5C
US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Patterns & Trial Coins (1864-1869)

Owner Comments:


1866 5C
Judd-472, Pollock-563,
Rarity: Low R.7, PF62RB CAC Endorsed

Struck in bronze with a plain edge

Obverse: A bust of George Washington faces right. The legend IN GOD WE TRUST above and the date below.

Reverse: A wreath of laurel on the reverse encloses a large broad numeral 5 with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around.
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Comment:
Bronze/copper strikes as this piece are rare. The surfaces are gray-brown with a number of carbon spots visible beneath the toning related to the grade

Provenance/Appearances:
Heritage July 2019 Summer FUN- Orlando / Lot #4023

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