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5 Cents "1896 Nickel" Pattern
1896 year| - | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1896 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Large "5" center over "CENTS" within olive wreath. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" at rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
5
CENTS
Engraver: Charles Barber
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Cents "1896 Nickel" (Pattern) 1896 from United States is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated. It was designed by Charles E. Barber, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, and features a Liberty head on the obverse and a Roman numeral "V" on the reverse. The coin was intended to be a new design for the nickel coin, but it was ultimately rejected in favor of a different design. As a result, only a small number of pattern coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.
