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1 Cent

1 Cent "1884" (Pattern; nickel)

United States · 1884 · Base Metal

1 Cent "1884" (Pattern; nickel) — obverse1 Cent "1884" (Pattern; nickel) — reverse
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Specifications

Years1884
Denomination1 Cent
CompositionNickel
Gross weight

Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.

About this coin’s value

This coin is composed of nickel. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. For copper-era cents, the metal itself can exceed face value — see the copper penny calculator and our copper penny guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1 Cent "1884" (Pattern; nickel) made of silver or gold?

No — the 1 Cent "1884" (Pattern; nickel) is nickel, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.

What years was the 1 Cent "1884" (Pattern; nickel) minted?

The 1 Cent "1884" (Pattern; nickel) was issued 1884.

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