1883 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1705
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Description
The 1883 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1705 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is one of four 1883 Barber patterns sharing one obverse, whose reverse names the alloy inside the wreath. It is non-magnetic and probably the regular 75% copper, 25% nickel coin alloy; the only example Pollock records is the one that belonged to Dr. Judd. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1909 and Taxay EP1251. Cataloged as PCGS #62121.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1705; Pollock-1909; Taxay EP1251
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