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5 Cents "1884 Nickel" Pattern; nickel
1884 year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1884 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round with cutouts |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#123987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
"FIVE" and "CENTS" above and below octagonal hole, with United States Shields on either side.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE
CENTS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1884 Pattern 5 Cents "1884 Nickel" is that it was designed by Charles E. Barber, who was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time. Barber's design features a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse (front) side of the coin, and a Roman numeral "V" on the reverse (back) side, representing the coin's denomination. The coin was minted in small quantities, with only 200 pieces produced, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
