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5 Cents "1883 Liberty Nickel" Pattern
1883 year| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1883 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Roman numeral 5 within wreath, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and motto at rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
V
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Edge
Plain
Comment
The obverse die is dated 1882 and is similar to the regular die for the 1883 Liberty Head nickel, but the stars are arranged slightly differently.Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Cents "1883 Liberty Nickel" (Pattern) 1883 from United States is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated. It features a design that was ultimately rejected in favor of the more familiar Liberty Head Nickel design, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
