US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-461 5C - Washington Head / Motto On Rev

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869
Item Description: 5C 1866 J-461
Full Grade: NGC PF 61
Owner: mania

Set Details

Custom Sets: 5C and Half Dime Pattern Set
ACT OF MAY 16, 1866: Authorization of the Nickel 5C
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 (1864-1869)

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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