ACT OF MAY 16, 1866: Authorization of the Nickel 5C
5C Washington Portrait
IN GOD WE TRUST
Rev: "5" & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Struck in Bronze
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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 |
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