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1883 Liberty Nickel, Magnetic Alloy
Judd-1707, PR64 Cameo
CAC-Endorsed Pattern Coin

1883 5C Liberty Nickel, Judd-1707, Pollock-1911, Low R.6, PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. The obverse is similar to the issued Liberty nickel, but the stars are replaced by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The reverse shows the experimental nature of this pattern with 75 N./ 25 C. in the center, surrounded by a wreath of cotton and corn, FIVE on the upper border, CENTS on the lower border, with 13 stars arranged seven left and six right at the margin. Struck in a magnetic alloy of 75% nickel and 25% copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com estimates over a dozen pieces are known. This Select Cameo proof exhibits icy legends and devices on mirrored fields. The right-side stars are soft, and a tiny, linear planchet lamination is seen under the V.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2AKV, PCGS# 389201, Greysheet# 351988)


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Bidding Begins Approx.
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26th Friday
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