1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-636
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $8,050
- Sold
- Grade
- PR63
- Auction house
- Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-636 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1868 Shield nickel dies. According to USPatterns.com, the Mint struck its 1868 aluminum pieces from regular dies to show how well the metal coined and sold them to collectors in cased sets. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-708. Cataloged as PCGS #60854.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-636; Pollock-708
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