1866 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-518

Coin Details

Description

J-518 continues the extended Shield Nickel pattern series with another experimental composition or variant. At this depth in the sequence, each surviving specimen is a significant numismatic artifact — production quantities were minimal, and the intervening century and a half has reduced the extant population further through loss, damage, and incorporation into permanent institutional collections. The patterns in this range of the series surface at auction infrequently, and when they do, they attract competitive bidding from specialist collectors who recognize the opportunity to add a genuinely rare piece to their representation of the 1866 program.

Rarity Notes

R.7. Approximately 5-10 examples survive.

Cross References

Pollock-3586