Olevian Numismatic Rarities
1892 Liberty Head Nickel PCGS & CAC Certified PR66CAM
Product Description
The Liberty Head nickel was the second 5-cent coin to be struck in that metal, following the Shield nickels of 1866-1883. When introduced in January of 1883, the reverse featured a Roman numeral V to indicate the 5-cent denomination. The inclusion of the word “cents” was never considered necessary, as the three-cent piece had circulated uneventfully for years with only Roman numerals. It quickly became apparent, however, that the omission of “cents” was a serious issue, as many people began gold plating the new nickels and passing them as five-dollar gold pieces, which had a similar size.
A famous tale was that of Jeff Tatum, a deaf-mute who was said to enter a store, purchase an item valued at 5 cents or less, and pay with a gold-plated nickel. If the clerk did not notice, he would erroneously be given $4.95 in change. It is said that such was the origin of the expression “just Joshing you!” Regardless, the U.S. Mint was particularly disturbed by the gold-plated nickels and ordered a design modification by June of 1883 to include the word cents. The 1892 “with cents” variety offered here is a stunning proof specimen, doubly certified by PCGS and CAC in a remarkable PR66 (out of 70) grade. This example features deep mint luster, exceptional strike quality, and a pleasant light gold patina with hints of iridescent red and blue toning.
Product Details
- Measurements
4.5"L x 4.5"W x 1.5"H
- OriginUnited States
— Liberty Nickel (1883-1913)
— Designer: Charles E. Barber
— Weight: 5 grams
— Diameter: 21.2 mm
— Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
— Obverse Design: Lady Liberty, Facing Left, With Coronet, Cotton, & Wheat / 13 Stars
— Obverse Inscription: DATE
— Reverse Design: Wreath Of Cotton, Wheat, & Corn
— Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / V CENTS
— Ships In Plush Lined Box With A Certificate Of Authenticity
The coin offered for sale in this listing has been certified by one or more of these leading services: Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), Or Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC)
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyDiscounted Shipping
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Discounted Shipping$15.00 first item / $15.00 each additional
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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