ACT OF MAY 16, 1866: Authorization of the Nickel 5C
5C Coronet Large "5 Cents" Straight line

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869
Item Description: 5C 1867 J-566
Full Grade: NGC PF 66
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1867 5C
Judd-566, Pollock-627
Rarity: Low R.6, PR66


Struck in nickel with a plain edge

Obverse: Features a bust of Liberty facing left, wearing a coronet but lacking a star, surrounded by the legend and date.

Reverse: The denomination ,”5”, is within a laurel wreath that is close to the edges on the reverse, with a small (tiny) IN GOD WE TRUST above. CENTS is in a straight line.

Comment:
Moderately reflective fields complement well-struck design elements on this early nickel pattern, with faintly iridescent silver-gray color over both sides and overall excellent preservation

Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage Feb 2015 PNG Dallas / Lot #4424; Prior Heritage June 2014 Long Beach / Lot #5539; Heritage Oct 2014 PNG New York Invitational / Lot #4179

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