US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-1671
5C - Liberty Head (Barber)Legend on Obverse
Nickel
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1874-DATE,WITH POLLOCK & RB NUMBERS |
| Item Description: |
5C 1881 J-1671 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 62 |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1881 5C
Judd-1671, Pollack-1872
Rarity: High R6; PR62
Struck in Nickel with Plain Edge
Obverse: A Charles Barber Design similar to the design used in 1883 and later Barber Liberty Head Nickels. This version differs in several ways from the regular design. On the obverse UNITED STATES OF AMERICA circles the rim in place of the stars. This is also similar to the designs used on 1 cent and 3 cent patterns of this year (1881)
Reverse: The reverse is a wreath of Wheat, Cotton and corn with the roman numeral V in the center with no other legends.
Comments:
The mint sold 3 piece sets of the 1C, 3C and 5 C patterns.
The piece is evenly grey tone and a few marks however 2 spots on the Obverse may be the grade limiting features.
Provenance/Appearances:
Direct Purchase From Julian Leidman Jan 2017, Prior Wayne Wilcox & Possibly Ex 1976 Central States Sale (Rarcoa), Lot 479; RARCOA May 1976 (CSNSC) Lot #481