Ring nickel explained

The ring nickel (separate varieties known as J-1724, J-1725, and J-1742^[1]) was a United States pattern coin with a face value of five cents. It was struck in 1884 and 1885, even though the Liberty Head nickel had just been released in 1883.^[2]

The 1884 pattern had an octagonal hole and was struck in nickel,^[3] while the 1885 pattern had a round hole and was struck in silver.^[4]

See also

• Ring cent

Notes and References

1. Book: Judd, J. Hewitt. United States Pattern Coins. J. Hewitt Judd. 2009. Bowers. Q. David. Q. David Bowers. 9th.
2. Web site: 1884 Pattern Five-Cent Piece . Stack's Bowers . 9 July 2022.
3. Web site: 1884 5C Five Cents . Heritage Auctions . 9 July 2022.
4. Web site: 1885 5C Five Cent . Heritage Auctions . 9 July 2022.