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1875 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1387

Strike Type
1875 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1875
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879)
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Composition
Copper
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$7,700
Sold
Grade
CH PR
Auction house
Stack's

Description

The 1875 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1387 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. It was struck from the regular 1875 Shield nickel dies. USPatterns.com believes the 1875 off-metal pieces from regular dies were struck on purpose for sale to collectors in complete sets, cent through double eagle, in copper and aluminum. Four copper examples are confirmed. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1531 and Adams-Woodin 1458. Cataloged as PCGS #61694.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1387; Pollock-1531; Adams-Woodin 1458

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