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1882 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1676

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1882
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)
Designer
Charles E. Barber
Composition
Copper
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$46,000
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Bowers & Merena

Description

The 1882 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1676 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is one of the designs that led to the 1883 Liberty nickel, with only a wreath and the numeral V on the reverse, much like the 1881 J-1671. It is believed unique in copper. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1878 and Taxay EP1220. Cataloged as PCGS #62081.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1676; Pollock-1878; Taxay EP1220

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