1871 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1053

Coin Details

Auction Record

$3,250 PR65 03-01-1980 Bowers & Ruddy

Description

Transitioning to the Shield without rays obverse, J-1053 pairs this production-style design with the numeral 5 reverse and was struck in the standard silver alloy. The without-rays Shield had been the standard production nickel design since 1867, making this pattern a direct test of how the familiar circulating design would appear in Linderman's proposed silver composition. The contrast between this piece and an ordinary Shield nickel would have been subtle but meaningful to trained eyes.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1053, Pollock-1188