1869 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-687
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $1,438
- Sold
- Grade
- PR60
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1869 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-687 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 1869 Shield nickel dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1869 off-metal strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-768 and Adams-Woodin 806. Cataloged as PCGS #60912.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-687; Pollock-768; Adams-Woodin 806
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