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5C Shield Nickel
Transitional |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1865 J-417 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Red |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1865 5C Shield
Judd-417, Pollock-489
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64 Red CAC Endorsed
Stuck in Copper with plain edge
Obverse: The adopted Shield design of 1866 but dated 1865
Reverse: Regular reverse die for the 1866 With Rays nickel.
Comment:
This is a wonderful transitional Pattern, that shows the adopted Shield design with the regular reverse die for the 1866 With Rays nickel. These extremely rare novodels were likely struck in the 1870s for sale to collectors.
Blazing RED mirrors beam brilliantly on both sides. The color is a bold and flaming brick hue with just a few micro-flecks noted for the sake of accuracy. The crisply rendered devices are sharp and the eye appeal is exceptional for the assigned grade.
This coin also was listed as NGC 64RD in September 2007 and earlier prior to it being crossover to PCGS and CAC in recent history
Provenance/Appearance:
From Great Collection 9/19/2021 Item # 1027414 Gerald FORSYTHEG Collection, Prior
- FROM THE SEATTLE COLLECTION Legends Auction #37 3/26/2020 /Lot121;
- Heritage Sept 2007 Long Beach, CA Signature Auction / Lot #3014 & also
- Superior Pre Long Beach Feb 2000 /Lot #814
- Superior Sept 1999 Pre-Long Beach Sale / Lot 1384 ($3100);
- Superior Sept 1998 / Lot #1854
The later 4 as an NGC PF64RD
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5C Washington Portrait
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Rev: "5 CENTS" IN GOD WE TRUST |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-461 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 61 |
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Owner Comments
1866 5C
Judd-461, Pollock-535
Rarity: R.5, PR61
Struck in Nickel with Plain edge
Obverse:
A bust of George Washington facing right , legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds, and the date 1866 is below.
Reverse:
Features the denomination 5 CENTS within a laurel wreath with IN GOD WE TRUST being above.
Comment:
The die paringis one that was forwarded by Mint Director to Hugh McCulloch in May 1866 for consideration in the new nickel design.
This piece is a low proof grade but still has a nice satiny cream-gray specimen with pleasing surfaces despite some minor granularity on Washington's neck and the reverse.
Provenance:
The Thompson Collection of US Patterns Heritage Aug 2011 Chicago / Lot #5244.
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George Washington 5 Cent Patterns Variety
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5C Washington Portrait
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Rev: "5 CENTS" IN GOD WE TRUST
Struck in Copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-462 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 64 BN |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 5C
Judd-462, Pollock-536
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64 BN
Struck in Copper with Plain edge
Obverse:
A bust of George Washington facing right , legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds, and the date 1866 is below.
Reverse:
Features the denomination 5 CENTS within a laurel wreath with IN GOD WE TRUST being above.
Comment:
A nice mahogany-brown shades reveal sea-green, lilac-blue, and orange undertones when rotated beneath a light. Fully struck and close to pristine. There is one obverse spot left of the first S in STATES which proves to be a diganostic for tracking some linage especially with older Black and white photo plates
Provenance/Appearances:
Private sale June 2019; Prior From Heritage Aug 2012 – Philadelphia / Lot #4351; The Dr. Walter Lee Crouch Collection , Superior June 1977 / Lot182 ($280);
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5C Washington Portrait
IN GOD WE TRUST
Rev: TALL "5" & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Struck in Bronze |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-469 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 64 BN |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 5C Five Cents
Judd-469, Pollock-561
Rarity: High R.7, PR64 BN
Struck in bronze with a plain edge.
Obverse: The obverse depicts a bust of Washington facing right and has the legend “IN GOD WE TRUST” above and the date below.
Reverse: A tall 5 with a pointed top is centered in a laurel wreath, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the margins.
Comment: About a half dozen examples are known in bronze or copper. Also struck in nickel with even fewer extant. The surfaces are muted brown with an incredible iridescence apparent when angled just so beneath a light.
USpatterns.com believe about half dozen exist
Provenance/Appearance:
Heritage June 2021 Signature Auction / Lot #3757; Prior From The Collection of William Rau, Heritage April 2018 CSNS Signature Auction - Chicago / Lot #4966; Superior Oct 2000 pre Long Beach /Lot 4416 (NGC 63BN)
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5C Washington Portrait
IN GOD WE TRUST
Rev: "5" & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-470 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 5C Washington
Judd-470, Pollock-562
Rarity: R.6 PF64
Struck in nickel with a plain edge.
Obverse; A bust of George Washington faces right on the obverse, the legend IN GOD WE TRUST above and the date below.
Reverse: A wreath of laurel on the reverse encloses a large (but short) broad numeral 5 with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around.
Comment: 76.8 Grains: .812 Inches: 180 Deg Die alignment
Heritage noted that collecting Washingtonia was extremely popular in the 1850s and 1860s. Mint Director James Ross Snowden was particularly anxious to obtain needed specimens for the Mint Cabinet. The large number of Washington five cent patterns created in 1866 may have originated with this trend in mind. USPatterns.com estimates a population of fewer than 12 survivors.
Provenance/Appearances:
Private sale ATG Feb 2014; From From Bowers and Merena 11/14/96, Rogers M. Fred, Jr collection as PR63 /Lot 2217 ($770) . prior Stack's, June 1987, /Lot 841
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5C Washington Portrait
IN GOD WE TRUST
Rev: "5" & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Struck in Bronze |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-472 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 62 RB |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 5C
Judd-472, Pollock-563,
Rarity: Low R.7, PF62RB CAC Endorsed
Struck in bronze with a plain edge
Obverse: A bust of George Washington faces right. The legend IN GOD WE TRUST above and the date below.
Reverse: A wreath of laurel on the reverse encloses a large broad numeral 5 with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around.
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Comment:
Bronze/copper strikes as this piece are rare. The surfaces are gray-brown with a number of carbon spots visible beneath the toning related to the grade
Provenance/Appearances:
Heritage July 2019 Summer FUN- Orlando / Lot #4023
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5C Washington Portrait
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Rev: "5" with-in RAYS |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-473 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 66 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 5C
Judd-473, Pollock-564
Rarity: High R.6, PR66 Cameo
Struck in nickel with a plain edge.
Obverse: The obverse depicts a bust of Washington facing right and has the legend “IN GOD WE TRUST” above and the date below.
Reverse: On this piece the obverse is muled with a regular issue shield nickel with rays reverse.
Comment: Just the slightest hint of golden-lilac toning is seen over each side. As one would expect from a Cameo, the fields are deeply reflective and there is a significant presence of mint frost over the device.
George Washington appeared on numerous privately minted Early American tokens, but did not appear on U.S. Mint coins prior to the 1863 2 C pattern and these1866 five cent patterns.
Provenance/ Appearance:
Private purchase; Heritage 2014 ANA Atlanta /Lot 4368
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5C Washington Portrait in High Relief
GOD AND OUR COUNTRY
Rev: TALL "5" & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-481 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 65 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 5C Five Cents (GOD AND OUR COUNTRY)
Judd-481, Pollock-571
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65 CAC Endorsed
Struck in nickel with a plain edge.
Obverse: A Washington head faces right on the obverse, atop it GOD AND OUR COUNTRY. The date 1866 below the bust is tiny, but the final 6 is much larger than the first 6 and apparently recut.
Reverse: The reverse displays a tall 5 in a laurel wreath, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA encircling it.
Comments:
This pinkish-gray Gem proof shows vibrant luster and good eye appeal, with a tiny dark fleck at the lower reverse the only distraction.
An extremely rare pattern, with the Washington head design appealing to many. The reason for the GOD AND OUR COUNTRY legend is unclear unless these were numismatic delicacies, as IN GOD WE TRUST had already been selected and placed on the two cent piece beginning in 1864
Provenance/Appearances:
- Heritage Jan 2012 FUN Signature Auction- Orlando / Lot #5997;
- Goldberg Auctions, June 2011 Pre-Long Beach Auction #63 / Lot #1273;
- Stacks and Bowers Mar 2010 Baltimore / Lot #1301;
- Goldberg Auctioneers Jan 99 (Orlando Sale) / LOT #281,
- Stacks July 2009 Sale / Lot 827;
- Superior Oct 1989 (Jascha Heifetz Collection Sale) / Lot # 3160 (PCGS PF64)
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5C Lincoln
"5 CENTS" |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-487 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 63 Brown |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 5C
Judd-487, Pollock-576
Rarity: High R.7, PR63 BN CAC Endorsed
Ex: Simpson
Struck in copper with a plain edge
Obverse: The obverse centers around the portrait of Lincoln in profile, facing right. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA circles the bust above, with the date below.
Reverse: Shows the denominational figure 5 above the word CENTS, encircled by a large wreath, with IN GOD WE TRUST above.
Comment: This pattern was a sentimental favorite with collectors when it was created. Lincoln was martyred the year before, and memories of him were still fresh in the public mind. The issue is the only pattern design featuring an image of Lincoln produced in the 19th century.
Heritage wrote a note in the Newman Auction catalog ..."A variety of medals and tokens with Lincolns s likeness were being produced after his assassination, and to feature his image on a coin seemed appropriate. James B. Longacre was asked to provide designs for the new five cent coinage that had been proposed. His 1866 five cent design with the profile of recently assassinated President Lincoln was not adopted. Breen stated that Mint Director Pollock concern about a negative reception from the southern states was the reason. However, Pollock also rejected Longacres Washington head designs, leaving us with the shield nickel as our first five cent coin."
The brown surfaces retain remarkable reflectivity in the fields. Each side is deep blue-gray with hints of cherry-red surrounding some of the outer devices. A few small contact marks explain the grade
Provenance/Appearances:
Ex: Bob Simpson, From Heritage Sept 2020 Important Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part I /lot 10213; Prior Heritage Oct 2001 Long Beach Signature Sale / Lot 8798 (NGC PF63 $3800); ; Heritage Mar 2001 Internet Auction / Lot #4638 (Passed)
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5C Shield
Ball Divides Date
Dutch "5" |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-489 Highland Collection |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 65 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 Pattern Shield Nickel.
Judd-489, Pollock-577
Rarity- Low R.6 PF65 CAC Endorsed
Struck in Nickel with Plain Edge
Obverse: : Shield design similar to the regular shiled of year, but ball divides date.
Reverse: On the reverse, the numeral 5 (A Dutch 5) is surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Comment: a boldly lustrous piece with reflective fields, frosty motifs, and pale champagne-gold highlights throughout. Perhaps between 20 and 30 examples exist of which the majority are regarded as Gems. Pollock was aware of two different formats when he wrote his pattern reference in 1994: thin planchet pieces weigh about 54 grains, while thick planchet examples are in the range of 74 to 79 grains; unfortunately, certification services seldom bother to record weights of patterns on their inserts.
Provenance/appearances:
From the Highland Collection. Stacks Feb 2015 Americana Auction / Lot #2714;
Appears also to be from Mid-American Rare Coin Jan 1991 FUN /Lot #1693 (as PCGS64)
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5C Shield
Ball Divides Date
Dutch "5"
In Copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-490 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 63 Brown |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 5C
Judd-490, Pollock-578
Rarity: Low R.7, PF63BN CAC Endorsed
Struck in copper with a plain edge.
Obverse: Shield design obverse, similar to that adopted, but with a smaller motto and date divided at the base of the shield.
Reverse: Knobbed or "Dutch" 5 inside a laurel wreath on the reverse with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the perimeter.
Comment:
Nice evenly color glossy brown surfaces.
These distinctive and rare Shield nickel patterns with the "Dutch" 5 reverse were struck in nickel and copper, with about a dozen of each type known,
Provenance/Appearances:
From Great Collection's Jan 2022, Ex Gerald Forsythe Collection, Prior:
Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctions Feb 1981 (Benson Collection Part I) / Lot # 3899 ($1380) (SEG 63BN)
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5C Shield
Ball Divides Date
Short "5" |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-495 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 64 BN |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 5C Shield
Judd-495, Pollock-582
Rarity: High R.7, PF64BN
Ex:Lemus / King Farouk
Struck in Copper with Plain Edge
Obverse: The obverse design features the familiar heraldic shield with arrows, cross, and laurel branches. The shield is low in the field and divides the date 18-66. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST is engraved in small letters above the shield.
Reverse: The reverse shows a short numeral 5, centered in a thick laurel wreath, with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. Struck in copper with a plain edge.
Comment: This coin boasts an illustrious pedigree, appearing in some of the most important collections of the 20th century. It is a well struck specimen with crisp detail in all devices. The reflective fields are accented by attractive shades of crimson and electric blue toning. The surfaces have relatively few handling marks for the grade, and eye appeal is excellent. Faint marks near the base and tip of the large 5 will identify future auction appearances.
Provenance/Appearances:
From a Prvate sale : priors
- Ex: J. Brenner; F.C.C. Boyd; **
- King Farouk; Palace Collections of Egypt (Sotheby's, 2/1954), lot 1800; **
- Hirt (Pine Tree, 11/1975), lot 249;
- Auction '84 (Superior, 7/1984), lot 492;
- The Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection Part Two (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 1660, ($6,325).
- Bowers & Merena June 2010 / Lot #3392,
- Heritage Oct 2009 / lot #1260
- Heritage Nov 2012 Houston / Lot #4670
**Saul Teichman of USpatterns.com noted that pedigree's before the Pine Tree auction noted in Auction 84 Listing can not be confirm. i.e. J. Brenner; F.C.C. Boyd;; Farouk;
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5C Shield
Short "5" |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-504 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 66 CAMEO |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 5C Shield Nickel
Judd-504, Pollock-589.
Rarity: Low R.7 PR66 Cameo
Struck in Nickel with Plain Edge.
Obverse: Regular issue die of the type.
Reverse: The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around a laurel wreath, with a short (squat) numeral 5 for the denomination within.
Comment:
This intensely brilliant Gem Proof with great contrast and little color. A touch of granularity through the centers, the result of clogged dies.
Provenance/Appearance:
Private sale Jan 2017; Prior
- Heritage Jan 2012 FUN Orlando / Lot #5998';
- Heritage Oct 2006 Dallas Signature / Lot #2381 (Passed) (PCGS 65 CAM),
- Bowers and Ruddy Rare Coin review #16 (1972) & #19 (1974),
- possible Ex Judd,
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5 Cent Shield
Regular dies w/o rays |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-507 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 Shield Nickel (No Rays) Transitional
Judd-507, Pollock-591
Rarity: R.5, PR64 , CAC Endorsed.
Struck in Nickel with a plain edge
Obverse: The shield design used to coin regular issue 1866 nickels.
Reverse: The reverse is the regular issue type without rays that was adopted in 1867.
Comment:
This design is considered a prototype of the 1867 No Rays proof nickel, similar aside from the star layout but dated 1866. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. This straw-gold and cream-gray Choice proof is fully struck and well preserved, although the fields are moderately subdued. Was Housed in a green label holder with a CAC endorsement but since was reslab
Provenance/ Appearances.
Private sale Jan 2014; Prior Heritage Sept 2010 Long Beach, CA Auction / Lot #5013
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| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
5C 1866 J-509 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 66 RB |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 5C Shield Five Cents,
Judd-509, Pollock-592
Rarity: High R.6, PR66 RB CAC Endorsed
Struck in bronze with a plain edge
Obverse: The obverse is the shield design used to coin regular issue 1866 nickels,
Reverse: The regular issue type without rays that was adopted in 1867. .
Comment:
A majestic magenta tone graces both sides of this SUPERB GEM! The mirrors are sleek, blazing, and brilliant, beaming with a deep reflection. The definition is razor sharp and the eye appeal is amazing bright with an iridescence over both sides. This piece can be identified by a small mark to the left of the date
Provenance/ Appearances:
From Legend’s Auction #52 May 2022 /Lot # 298; prior The Western Hills Collection, Heritage Jun 2005 /Lot #7396; Heritage Aug 1996 ( ANA - Harper Family Pattern) /Lot 5010
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