1866 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-529

Coin Details

Description

J-529 is among the final four standard entries in the 1866 Shield Nickel alloy program. At this terminal stage, the Mint's alloy evaluation was essentially complete, and these last few patterns may represent compositions tested at the specific request of Congressional sponsors, mining interests, or foreign mint officials who visited Philadelphia during this period. The pattern's extreme rarity makes it a prized addition to any collection focused on the Shield Nickel or the Reconstruction-era pattern series more broadly.

Rarity Notes

R.7. Approximately 5-10 examples known.

Cross References

Pollock-3597