1870 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-808
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Description
The 1870 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-808 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Standard Silver Patterns (1870) series. It was struck from the regular 1870 Shield nickel dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1870 off-metal strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets, cent through double eagle, rather than true die trials. The single known piece is magnetic and comes from the Brenner 1914 ANS exhibit and the Brand collection. It is struck in steel or pure nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-896 and Adams-Woodin 1053. Cataloged as PCGS #61052.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-808; Pollock-896; Adams-Woodin 1053
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