View All 1868 Nickel Patterns

1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-623

Strike Type
1868 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1868
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
$3,600
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-623 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. Its obverse is an enlarged version of the nickel three-cent Liberty head, and its reverse shows 5 CENTS inside a laurel wreath with a small IN GOD WE TRUST above. It is struck on a regular-size planchet; USPatterns.com puts the known number at 40 to 50. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-5. It is also catalogued as Pollock-692, Adams-Woodin 680 and Taxay EP520. Cataloged as PCGS #60840.

Rarity Notes

R-5 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-623; Pollock-692; Adams-Woodin 680; Taxay EP520

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.

As an Amazon Associate, NumisDex earns from qualifying purchases.