1869 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-691
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Description
The 1869 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-691 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It combines the obverses of the regular cent and five-cent dies on a five-cent nickel planchet, either as a fantasy or as a mint error. Judd lists it with the five-cent pieces and Pollock with the cents; the single example is ex Jenks, Parmelee and Farouk. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-748 and Adams-Woodin 827. Cataloged as PCGS #60916.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-691; Pollock-748; Adams-Woodin 827
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