5 Cents "1884 Nickel" (Pattern; aluminium) , United States
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and date surrounding 13 stars and octagonal hole in center.
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1884
Reverse
"FIVE" and "CENTS" above and below octagonal hole, with United States Shields on either side.
Latin
FIVE CENTS
Specifications
- CompositionAluminium
- Orientationcoin
- ShapeRound with cutouts
- TechniqueMilled
- Value5 Cents
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