5 Cents "1868 Nickel" (Pattern) , United States
1868
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Head of Liberty left, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and date at rim.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1868
Reverse
Description:
Roman numeral 5 on shield surrounded by scroll and leaf ornamentation, with motto at rim above.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST V
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Year1868
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