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J-1770
5C Federal Shield
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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 |
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