Barber Liberty Head Patterns – “You’re joshing me”!
Liberty Head w/Stars Rec: As adopted without Cents In Nickel

Owner Comments:

1882 Pattern Liberty Head Nickel.
Judd-1690, Pollock-1892
Rarity: R.5, PR64 Cameo

Struck in nickel with plain edge

Obverse: Similar to the design that the Mint adopted or regular issue Liberty nickel production in 1883, although the stars around the border are arranged in a somewhat different manner.

Reverse: The No CENTS design that the Mint adopted for regular issue Liberty Nickel production in 1883 with the denomination in Roman Numeral “V” within the wreath and UNITED STATES OF AMERICAL around the top and the mode at bottom.

Comment:
This specimen is lightly toned in golden patina with fully untroubled surfaces. The frosty devices are boldly cameo against the fields and deliver superior eye appeal. A popular precursor to the regular issue Liberty nickel of 1883 to 1912, Judd-1690 enjoys strong demand among series specialists and pattern enthusiasts alike. Only 6 are graded finer by PCGS.

Provenance/appearance:
From Stacks Bowers March 2021 Auction - Session 5 /Lot 5624; Prior Ex J.J. Teaparty, privately circa 1980;