Description: Genuine United States Mint- 1883-Racketeer Liberty V Nickel Genuine United States Mint- 1883-Racketeer Liberty V Nickel Click images to enlarge Description Genuine United States Mint: 1883 Racketeer Gold Plated Liberty Nickel (60522) The Liberty Head Nickel started a minor crime wave when it was introduced in 1883. It also made our language a little more colorful. Nowhere did the coin say the denomination was 5 CENTS. Because the size and design of the coin were very similar to the $5 gold piece of the time, some enterprising persons gold plated the nickels and easily passed them for $5 gold pieces. These gold plated nickels are known as "Racketeer Nickels". The most famous of the con artists was Josh Tatum. He would walk into a store and buy a 5-cent item with 24K gold plated nickel. If the clerk noticed that it was a nickel, Tatum simply left with the purchase. Usually he left with $4.95 in change. Josh Tatum inspired the phrase, "I was jus joshing" Specifications: Designer: Charles E. Barber Years Issued: 1883 Where Minted: Philadelphia Diameter: 21.2mm; Weight: 5grams; Composition: 24K Gold layered over .750copper .250 Nickel Combined Shipping: We do combine shipping for multiple purchases, if safe to do so. We use calculated shipping based on location, package weight and size. Return Policy: Money Back or Exchange- Please check additional return policy in this regard. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 59.95 USD
Location: Toledo, Ohio
End Time: 2025-02-02T22:22:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Certification: U.S. Mint
