The World Famous 1883 "Racketeer" Nickel.


It is NOT gold, but a con artist named Josh Tatum tried to pass them off as gold. He got caught.


That's where the term "I was just joshing" came from!

It's also what prompted the mint to add the word "cents" to the coin.


Cool story.


The Littleton Coin Company put this one out in 1994.


Excellent condition.