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1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-630

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
$9,988
Sold
Grade
PR65
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-630 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It pairs Longacre's coronet Liberty head, with no star on the coronet, with the 1867 reverse showing a V above an ornate shield. About half a dozen are known. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-700, Adams-Woodin 679 and Taxay EP525. Cataloged as PCGS #60847.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-630; Pollock-700; Adams-Woodin 679; Taxay EP525

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