1883 Pattern Liberty Head Nickel. Judd-1710, Pollock-1914. Rarity-5. Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-61 Cameo (NGC). <strong>Obv:</strong> Barbers head of Liberty, as adopted in 1883 for the regular issue Liberty Head nickel, but with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border in lieu of stars. The date 1883 is below. <strong>Rev:</strong> An open-topped wreath of corn and cotton with the denomination FIVE above, CENTS below. Peripheral stars are arranged seven left, six right, and the composition 50 N. / 50 C. is within the wreath. This is one of several patterns for this year using different alloys of nickel and/or copper showing their composition on the reverse within the wreath. This is a lightly handled, modestly hairlined example that shows significant mint luster. A notable example of this popular and relatively plentiful transitional nickel pattern.<p>
