ACT OF MAY 16, 1866: Authorization of the Nickel 5C
5C Washington Portrait
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Rev: "5" with-in RAYS
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-473 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 66 |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1866 5C
Judd-473, Pollock-564
Rarity: High R.6, PR66 Cameo
Struck in nickel with a plain edge.
Obverse: The obverse depicts a bust of Washington facing right and has the legend “IN GOD WE TRUST” above and the date below.
Reverse: On this piece the obverse is muled with a regular issue shield nickel with rays reverse.
Comment: Just the slightest hint of golden-lilac toning is seen over each side. As one would expect from a Cameo, the fields are deeply reflective and there is a significant presence of mint frost over the device.
George Washington appeared on numerous privately minted Early American tokens, but did not appear on U.S. Mint coins prior to the 1863 2 C pattern and these1866 five cent patterns.
Provenance/ Appearance:
Private purchase; Heritage 2014 ANA Atlanta /Lot 4368