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The ring nickel (separate varieties known as J-1724, J-1725, and J-1742) 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.

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

See also

• Ring cent

References

1. Judd, J. Hewitt (2009). Bowers, Q. David (ed.). United States Pattern Coins (9th ed.).
2. "1884 Pattern Five-Cent Piece". Stack's Bowers. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
3. "1884 5C Five Cents". Heritage Auctions. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
4. "1885 5C Five Cent". Heritage Auctions. Retrieved 9 July 2022.

• Five-cent coins of the United States
• 1884 in the United States
• Currencies introduced in 1884