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1873 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1265

Strike Type
1873 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1873
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Composition
Aluminum
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$10,925
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1873 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1265 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. It was struck from the regular 1873 Shield nickel dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1873 copper and aluminum strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets, cent through double eagle. Two examples are confirmed in aluminum. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1407 and Adams-Woodin 1353. Cataloged as PCGS #61550.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1265; Pollock-1407; Adams-Woodin 1353

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