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5 Cents '1866 Nickel' Pattern
| Issuer | United States Mint |
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| Year | 1866 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of George Washington facing right, rendered in high relief with flowing hair tied at the nape. The patriotic motto IN GOD WE TRUST arcs along the upper periphery in bold raised lettering, separated by centrally placed dots. The date 1866 is positioned in the lower exergue, with a finely beaded border encircling the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | A large, boldly rendered numeral 5 in the Dutch style occupies the central field, encircled by a symmetrical wreath of laurel branches tied at the base with a ribbon bow. The circular legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA runs along the upper and lateral periphery, with a beaded border framing the entire composition. |
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| Mintage | 1866 - 464) Nickel - 1866 - 465) Copper - 1866 - 466) Bronze - 1866 - 466a) Mule with reverse of 461 - |
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