THE PARTY SEEMS OVER ... Patterns Winding down IN 1884
5C Shield Nickel

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1874-DATE,WITH POLLOCK & RB NUMBERS
Item Description: 5C 1896 J-1770
Full Grade: NGC PF 64
Owner: mania

Set Details

Custom Sets: 5C and Half Dime Pattern Set
THE PARTY SEEMS OVER ... Patterns Winding down IN 1884
US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Patterns & Trial Coins (1874-Date) & Pollock Numbers

Owner Comments:


1896 5C Five Cents
Judd-1770, Pollock-1987
Rarity: Low R.6, PR64

Struck in a nickel alloy with a plain edge.

Obverse:
Charles Barber design uses a Federal shield as its primary motif. The shield has 13 strips and the motto E PLURIUS UNIM above and date below. 2 crossed poles are behind the shield This 1896 pattern design features a large shield in the center of the obverse with crossed poles behind a Liberty Cap on one and Eagle on the other, A large ribbon across the center of the shield with “LIBERTY” inscribed.

Reverse:
A large numeral 5 with CENTS in small letters below, surrounded by a curved olive sprig.

Comment:
A fully struck, glossy, and satiny specimen that exhibits light almond-gold toning. The fields show moderate flash and are without visible detractions

Provenance/ Appearance:
Private transaction Dec 2014, Prior Heritage Jan 2013 FUN Signature Auction - Orlando / Lot #6751

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