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5 Cents "1866 Nickel" Pattern; nickel
1866 year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1866 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Large "5" in center, "CENTS" below, within laurel wreath, and motto above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST
5
CENTS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1866 Nickel is that it was designed by a man named James B. Longacre, who was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time. Longacre's design features a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse (front) side of the coin, and an image of a Roman numeral "V" on the reverse (back) side, representing the coin's denomination of five cents. Despite being a pattern coin and not intended for circulation, the 1866 Nickel is still highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
