1866 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-472
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$3,190 PR61 09-12-1994 Bowers & Merena
Description
The final variety in the pre-adoption shield design series, J-472 sits immediately before J-473 — the number assigned to the adopted Shield Nickel design in its standard copper-nickel composition. This positioning makes J-472 of particular interest to numismatists studying the design's evolution, as it represents the last experimental variation before the Mint settled on the final configuration. Any differences between J-472 and J-473 illuminate the last-minute adjustments Longacre made before committing to production dies. The proof striking preserves these potentially subtle distinctions with maximum clarity, making this coin a key reference point for understanding the precise moment when the Shield Nickel transitioned from an experimental proposal to an approved production design.
Rarity Notes
R.6. Approximately 15-20 examples estimated.
Cross References
Pollock-3540
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