1882 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1697
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $38,188
- Sold
- Grade
- PR66
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1882 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1697 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 pieces called Blind Man's nickels, with five raised ridges spaced evenly around the edge. USPatterns.com confirms four examples. It is struck in nickel with five raised bars on the edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1899 and Taxay EP1238. Cataloged as PCGS #62103.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1697; Pollock-1899; Taxay EP1238
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