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5 Cents "1884 Nickel" (Pattern; nickel) , United States
1884

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and date surrounding 13 stars and octagonal hole in center.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1884
Reverse
Description:
"FIVE" and "CENTS" above and below octagonal hole, with United States Shields on either side.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
FIVE CENTS
Specifications
- CompositionNickel
- Orientationcoin
- ShapeRound with cutouts
- TechniqueMilled
- Value5 Cents
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Year1884
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