Owner Comments:
1881 5C Liberty Nickel
Judd-1673, Pollock-1874
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65 PCGS
Struck In Aluminum with Plain Edge
Obverse:
The usual head of Liberty, design by Charles Barber, facing left as adopted in 1883 for the regular issue with date below and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds
Reverse:
A very large V for the denomination, inside of an open agricultural wreath.
However, it is noteworthy that both IN GOD WE TRUST and E PLURIBUS UNUM are not present on this particular pattern issue, the first was added on the Judd-1674a.
Comment:
This is the 5 cent piece that was part of the standard 3 piece small denomination trial series that match the 1 Cent and 3 Cent pieces
This intricately struck Gem offers luminous motifs and legends that contrast with the sky-blue field. A strike-through on the reverse field at 9 o'clock provides an identifier.
Provenance/ Appearance:
From Heritage Nov 20, 2024 /Lot #3495 Prior Ex: Tramonta Collection / ANA Las Vegas Coin Show (Bowers and Merena, 10/2005), lot 7389; W. Wilcox/ Julian Leidman