1882 Pattern Liberty Head Nickel. Judd-1690, Pollock-1892. Rarity-6-. Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-66+ Cameo (NGC). <strong>Obv:</strong> Similar to the design that the Mint adopted for regular issue Liberty Head nickel production in 1883, although the stars around the border are arranged in a somewhat different manner. <strong>Rev:</strong> The No CENTS design that the Mint adopted for regular issue Liberty Head nickel production in 1883. This is a sharply struck, boldly cameo specimen that contrasts frosty motifs with reflective fields. Both sides are untoned apart from the lightest pinkish-silver iridescence.<p>A popular precursor to the regular issue Liberty Head nickel of 1883 to 1912, Judd-1690 enjoys strong demand among both series specialists and pattern enthusiasts. The <em>uspatterns.com</em> website accounts for just two or three dozens examples in numismatic hands. PCGS# 388539. NGC ID: 2AKC. NGC Census: 1; 0 finer in this category.
