© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
5 Cents "1886 Nickel" Pattern; bronze
1866 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1866 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#295505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Large "5" center in laurel wreath, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
5
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Cents "1886 Nickel" (Pattern; bronze) 1866 from United States made of Bronze 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 portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse (front) side of the coin, and a Roman numeral "V" on the reverse (back) side, representing the denomination of the coin. This coin is considered a pattern coin, meaning that it was produced as a trial or sample coin and was not intended for circulation. It is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
