Interesting Racketeer as almost all of them were the 1883 No Cents variety.
This one also has a reeded edge.
This date, contemporary and circulated is the only one I've seen or know of:
^Interesting indeed- I've not seen any gilt pieces that weren't 1883 NC.
One might initially be inclined to say, "oh, that was just gold plated for jewelry purposes- not a racketeer nickel", but the reeded edge says otherwise.
NGC Proof 66, CAM. This is the most common Proof Liberty Nickel. The reason is the Lincoln and Indian Cents. The Proof cent and nickel were sold as a set. Collectors had to keeep buying the Proof sets, with the nickels, to get the cents as they were introduced.
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My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
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Interesting Racketeer as almost all of them were the 1883 No Cents variety.
This one also has a reeded edge.
This date, contemporary and circulated is the only one I've seen or know of:
peacockcoins
^Interesting indeed- I've not seen any gilt pieces that weren't 1883 NC.
One might initially be inclined to say, "oh, that was just gold plated for jewelry purposes- not a racketeer nickel", but the reeded edge says otherwise.
Last of the series (unless the 1913 counts):
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
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Part of a matched 1910 mint set

Commems and Early Type
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I seldom have regrets after I sell a coin, but here’s one that I did:
MS67 CAC. ex: Bender.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
One of my favorite series! Here's the big daddy!
Great coins everyone.
Proof 66+ Deep Cameo
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It was in here...
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Now it's here...
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
NGC Proof 66, CAM. This is the most common Proof Liberty Nickel. The reason is the Lincoln and Indian Cents. The Proof cent and nickel were sold as a set. Collectors had to keeep buying the Proof sets, with the nickels, to get the cents as they were introduced.
@Twobitcollector; Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so I've copied your "slab in the middle" picture format.
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Tommy
Interesting old rattler and CAC.