US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-1704
5C - Liberty Head 1883
rev:"PURE 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 1883 J-1704 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 64 ULTRA CAMEO |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1883 5C Liberty Head
Judd-1704, Pollock-1908
Rarity: Low R.6, PR64 Ultra Cameo
Struck in pure nickel (and as such a magnetic coin) with a plain edge
Obverse: The obverse is similar in design to the Liberty nickel adopted in this year, except around the obverse instead of stars are the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Reverse: Has a central inscription that reads PURE NICKEL, surrounded by a wreath of cotton and corn. FIVE CENTS is separated above and below with seven stars left and six right.
Comment: Deeply contrasted fields and devices remain entirely brilliant and exhibit few marks for the grade. As the coin is struck in pure nickel it is magnetic
Provenance/Appearance:
From The Collection of William Rau Heritage April 2018 CSNS Signature Auction - Chicago / Lot #5128
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Barber’s Liberty Head Type Set of 1883 Patterns
