Owner Comments:
1881 5C Copper
Judd-1672. Pollock-1873
Rarity: High R.6/ Low R.7, PF65RB
Struck In copper with Plain Edge
Obverse: The usual head of Liberty, design by Charles Barber, facing left as adopted in 1883 for the regular issue with date below and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds
Reverse: A very large V for the denomination, inside of an open agricultural wreath.
However, it is noteworthy that both IN GOD WE TRUST and E PLURIBUS UNUM are not present on this particular pattern issue, the first was added on the Judd-1674a.
Comment:
This is the 5 cent piece that was part of the standard 3 piece small denomination trial series that match the 1 Cent and 3 Cent pieces
This transitional pattern only has an estimated dozen or so estimated survivors.
Wonderful brown and blue toning on both sides.
Provenance/ Appearance:
Private Transaction June 2017, Prior
- Goldberg Auctions June 2017 Pre-Long Beach Auction #98 / Lot 1164: and
- Superior 2/22/2005 Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction /Lot# 4519 ($3795),
- Heritage Mar 2003 Charlotte ANA / Lot #6564 (PCGS64RB)