1 Cent "1884" (Pattern; nickel) 1884 front 1 Cent "1884" (Pattern; nickel) 1884 back
1 Cent "1884" (Pattern; nickel) 1884 photo
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1 Cent "1884" Pattern; nickel

1884 year
Nickel - -
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1884
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#124003
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

"ONE CENT" on top, with an inverted shield between laurel branches below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ONE CENT

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Cent "1884" (Pattern; nickel) 1884 from United States made of Nickel is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was produced as a prototype or sample for a potential new coin design, but it was ultimately not adopted for circulation. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.