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1881 Hawaii 5 Cents PR Nickel Restrike, Thick Planchet Values
Details
1881 Hawaii five cent pieces were a private pattern issue, struck at the Paris Mint. Those coins display a cross at the top of the crown. Years later, "restrikes" of the 1881 Hawaii five cent were made from copy dies. They have a proof finish, and lack a cross at the top of the crown. The "restrike" issue is known in both nickel and aluminum, and were struck with thin or thick planchets.
Source: Heritage Auctions
Basic Information
GSID:
377736
Coin Date:
1881
Denomination:
5c / 5 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Coinage Type:
Hawaii
Coinage Years:
1847-1891
Composition:
Nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Hawaii
Variety 2:
Nickel Restrike, Thick Planchet
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Reverse Designer:
Charles Barber
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