ACT OF MAY 16, 1866: Authorization of the Nickel 5C
5C Washington Portrait
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Rev: "5 CENTS" IN GOD WE TRUST
Struck in Copper
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-462 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 64 BN |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1866 5C
Judd-462, Pollock-536
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64 BN
Struck in Copper 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:
A nice mahogany-brown shades reveal sea-green, lilac-blue, and orange undertones when rotated beneath a light. Fully struck and close to pristine. There is one obverse spot left of the first S in STATES which proves to be a diganostic for tracking some linage especially with older Black and white photo plates
Provenance/Appearances:
Private sale June 2019; Prior From Heritage Aug 2012 – Philadelphia / Lot #4351; The Dr. Walter Lee Crouch Collection , Superior June 1977 / Lot182 ($280);