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1866 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-461, Washington

Strike Type
1866 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1866
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869)
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Composition
Nickel
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$3,995
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1866 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-461, Washington is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It pairs a bust of George Washington facing right, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around and the date below, with a reverse of 5 CENTS in a large wreath under IN GOD WE TRUST. 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. USPatterns.com estimates about two dozen are known. It is catalogued as Judd-461, Pollock-535, Adams-Woodin 541, Taxay EP432. Cataloged as PCGS #60656.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-461; Pollock-535; Adams-Woodin 541; Taxay EP432

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