1882 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1696
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Description
The 1882 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1696 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It uses a Shield nickel obverse from which Charles E. Barber took away the ball at the foot of the shield. The single white metal example is described as oxidized in the Lohr list and as lead in a 1950 Mehl sale. It is struck in white metal with a plain edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1898 and Taxay EP1243. Cataloged as PCGS #62102.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1696; Pollock-1898; Taxay EP1243
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