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1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-625

Strike Type

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
Reeded

Description

The 1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-625 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 broad planchet with a reeded edge; USPatterns.com has not confirmed that it exists. Judd lists it in nickel with a reeded edge. It is also catalogued as Pollock-694 and Taxay EP521. Cataloged as PCGS #60842.

Rarity Notes

Existence unconfirmed (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-625; Pollock-694; Taxay EP521

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