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1883 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1720

Strike Type
1883 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

Price realized
$18,800
Sold
Grade
PR65
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1883 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1720 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. More than half a dozen are believed known in aluminum, many on poor planchets. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1927 and Adams-Woodin 1701. Cataloged as PCGS #62137.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1720; Pollock-1927; Adams-Woodin 1701

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