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1883 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1719a

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1883
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)
Designer
Charles E. Barber
Composition
Copper
Edge
Plain

Description

The 1883 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1719a is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It was struck from the regular 1883 dies with CENTS on the reverse. USPatterns.com knows only one example in copper, which a Stack's catalogue describes as struck from a rusty reverse die. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1926. Cataloged as PCGS #61897.

Rarity Notes

unique (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1719a; Pollock-1926

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