1883 Pattern Liberty Head Nickel. Judd-1704, Pollock-1908. Rarity-6. Pure Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-63 Cameo (PCGS).<strong>Obv: </strong>The usual Liberty Head motif by Charles E. Barber adopted for regular issue nickel five-cent coinage in 1883, surrounded by the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA instead of 13 stars, with the date below. <strong>Rev:</strong> An open agricultural wreath within which is the inscription PURE / NICKEL. The denomination is divided FIVE above and CENTS below, with 13 stars around the border arranged seven left, six right. A beautiful example with virtually untoned surfaces, remaining fully brilliant and platinum-white across both sides. The fields are icy and considerably reflective, starkly contrasting against the richly frosted design elements. Judd-1704, as offered here, is struck in pure nickel, while J-1705, also called "nickel," is struck from the more common mix of 75% copper and 25% nickel. These same dies were used to strike pieces in aluminum, designated Judd-1706, which was a relatively scarce metal up until the 1890s.PCGS Population: 1; 3 finer.
