1866 Nickel Pattern - J-473
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $76
- Sold
- Grade
- AU58
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 1866 Nickel Pattern - J-473 is a five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It pairs a Washington obverse with IN GOD WE TRUST with the regular reverse of 1866, the numeral 5 inside a ring of stars separated by rays. Judd lists it in nickel with a plain edge, and USPatterns.com rates it R-6. Judd classes it as an essai, a trial of a proposed design. It is catalogued as Judd-473, Pollock-564, Adams-Woodin 551, Taxay EP448. Cataloged as PCGS #70669.
Rarity Notes
R-6 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-473; Pollock-564; Adams-Woodin 551; Taxay EP448
External References
Error Varieties
No listings found
This category doesn't have any child listings yet.
Other Strike Types in This Series
Collector Essentials
Tools and references for building and protecting your coin collection.
10x-20x Jeweler's Loupe
A must-have for examining coin details, mint marks, and surface quality
Red Book — Guide to U.S. Coins
The essential annual reference for U.S. coin values, history, and mintages
Coin Albums & Storage
Archival-quality albums and holders to protect and display your collection
USB Digital Microscope
Capture detailed images for documentation and community submissions
As an Amazon Associate, NumisDex earns from qualifying purchases.