ACT OF MAY 16, 1866: Authorization of the Nickel 5C
5C Washington Portrait
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Rev: "5 CENTS" IN GOD WE TRUST
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-461 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 61 |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1866 5C
Judd-461, Pollock-535
Rarity: R.5, PR61
Struck in Nickel with Plain edge
Obverse:
A bust of George Washington facing right , legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds, and the date 1866 is below.
Reverse:
Features the denomination 5 CENTS within a laurel wreath with IN GOD WE TRUST being above.
Comment:
The die paringis one that was forwarded by Mint Director to Hugh McCulloch in May 1866 for consideration in the new nickel design.
This piece is a low proof grade but still has a nice satiny cream-gray specimen with pleasing surfaces despite some minor granularity on Washington's neck and the reverse.
Provenance:
The Thompson Collection of US Patterns Heritage Aug 2011 Chicago / Lot #5244.
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George Washington 5 Cent Patterns Variety
