1870 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-806

Coin Details

Description

Applying Linderman's experimental standard silver alloy to the Shield nickel design, J-806 presents the intriguing spectacle of a denomination named for its base-metal composition struck in a silver-based alloy. The Shield obverse with rays and numeral 5 within stars reverse appear in a markedly different character when rendered in standard silver rather than the familiar copper-nickel. This composition swap directly addressed Linderman's core argument that a unified silver standard could encompass every denomination from the cent through the dollar.

Rarity Notes

R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples known.

Cross References

Judd-806, Pollock-899