5 Cents "1884 Nickel" Pattern; white metal
1884 year| (White metal) | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1884 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | (White metal) |
| Shape | Round with cutouts |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#254068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
"FIVE" and "CENTS" above and below octagonal hole, with United States Shields on either side.
Lettering:
FIVE
CENTS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Cents "1884 Nickel" is a rare and unique coin that was never put into circulation. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was produced as a trial or sample coin to test the design and production process, but it was ultimately not adopted for widespread use. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.
