US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-1724
5C Holey Design By Eastman
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1874-DATE,WITH POLLOCK & RB NUMBERS |
| Item Description: |
5C 1884 J-1724 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 66 |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1884 5C -The Eastman Johnson "holey five cent" design.
Judd-1724, Pollock-1934
Rarity: Low R.6, PR66
Struck in nickel with plain edge
Obverse: The Obverse shows UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the outer rim, with an inner circle of 13 stars and date 1884 below.
Reverse: The reverse shows FIVE above and CENTS below a roughly octagonal opening (probably handcut) in the planchet, with shields on either side.
Comments:
The nickel strikings were produced on thick and thin planchets. This appears to be a thick-planchet variant. About two dozen pieces are believed known in total of the nickel strikings. About a dozen aluminum pieces are also known as is a single white metal piece.
The strike details on this piece are remarkably strong, but as often seen on nickel patterns, the fields are only moderately reflective. Remarkably clean and attractive surfaces.
Provenance/ Appearance:
From The Indian Rocks Collection. Heritage April 2016 CSNS - Chicago / Lot #5625