1869 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-687

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,438 PR60 01-06-1999 Heritage Auctions

Description

This proof nickel pattern from 1869 features a design variation in the fifth position of the year's experimental sequence. J-687 was produced during a year when the Shield nickel's commercial importance continued to grow, with annual production reaching into the tens of millions. The pattern program's focus shifted increasingly toward production efficiency considerations, testing die configurations that would maximize output while maintaining acceptable quality standards.

Rarity Notes

R.7. Approximately 7-12 examples estimated.

Cross References

Pollock-3723