1883 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1717
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
PR66 Ultra Cameo (NGC) sold through Heritage Auctions.
Description
The 1883 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1717 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It has CENTS written across the V on the reverse; USPatterns.com connects the design to people gold-plating the first 1883 nickels, which lacked the word, and passing them as half eagles. More than a dozen are believed known in nickel. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1922, Adams-Woodin 1681 and Taxay EP1265. Cataloged as PCGS #62134.
Rarity Notes
R-6 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1717; Pollock-1922; Adams-Woodin 1681; Taxay EP1265
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