5 Cents "1866 Nickel" (Pattern; copper) , United States

1866

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Bust of George Washington right, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" surrounding and date below.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1866

Reverse

Description:

Large "5" in center, "CENTS" below, within laurel wreath, and motto above.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST 5 CENTS

Specifications

CompositionCopper
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value5 Cents

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