Owner Comments:
1883 5C Liberty Nickel
Judd-1720, Pollock-1927
Rarity: High R.7, PR63 PCGS.
Struck in Aluminum with a plain edge.
Obverse:
Identical to regular issue Liberty nickel adapted for the “With CENTS” coinage in 1883
Reverse:
The wreath on the reverse exhibits a longer lower corn tassel above the left serif of the large V, relative to the issued coin
Comment:
Probably struck in aluminum to test the dies out before commencing with striking the regular copper-nickel alloy pieces.
According to the Stacks Auction 89 description, this is also struck from a different hub than used on regular “with cent” proofs. "It has bent back tassels in relation to the tops of V and the position of the I in (PLURIBUS) to the upright of the E in STATES.“
Minor hairlines are noted, but the planchet is quite nice for aluminum in being spotfree.
Provenance/Appearance:
From Heritage Nov 20 2024 / Lot# 3499; W. Wilcox/ Julian Leidman, Ex: Chicago Sale (Superior, 8/1991), lot 905