United States of America 1882 Philadelphia Patterns & Trial Coins 5¢

Coin / United States of America / 1882 / Philadelphia / Patterns & Trial Coins / 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime)

This coin is a unique specimen within the Patterns & Trial Coins series minted in Philadelphia in 1882. It represents a denomination of 5 cents, commonly referred to as a nickel. The coin is classified as a proof, indicating that it was produced with an emphasis on quality and detail, typically for collectors rather than general circulation. Interestingly, the coin has no specified designer, which is often the case with trial or pattern coins as they are experimental in nature. It does not feature a mint mark, suggesting it was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, which was the principal minting facility at the time. The coin's physical properties, including its width, height, diameter, and weight, are listed as '0.00000000', which could imply that it is either an unmeasured or theoretical piece, or perhaps even a placeholder entry. The material composition is noted as 'Other', which may suggest a unique or alternative material used in its creation, often characteristic of trial coins. With a mintage of 0, this coin is exceptionally rare, indicating it was likely never produced for public circulation, thus making it a remarkable find for collectors and numismatists alike. As a representation of the United States' monetary history and experimentation, this 1882 5¢ coin is a valuable piece in the realm of numismatic collectibles, particularly for those who have a keen interest in trial coins and the evolution of U.S. currency.