1883 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1718
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Description
The 1883 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1718 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. The single copper example was in the 1914 ANS exhibition and later in the Virgil Brand collection. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1923, Adams-Woodin 1682 and Taxay EP1266. Cataloged as PCGS #62135.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1718; Pollock-1923; Adams-Woodin 1682; Taxay EP1266
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