1896 Pattern Five Cents. Judd-1772, Pollock-1989. Rarity-6+. Aluminum. Plain Edge. Proof-62 (NGC). <strong>Obv:</strong> A Federal-style shield with the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM above, the date 1896 below, and 13 stars at the border arranged seven left, six right. A ribbon inscribed LIBERTY passes in front of the shield, and a crossed liberty pole and caduceus pole are behind. <strong>Rev:</strong> A curved olive sprig surrounds the denomination 5 / CENTS, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border. Silver-tinged surfaces with a sharp strike throughout, a couple of shallow planchet voids on both sides are as made.
