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1884 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1724

Strike Type
1884 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1884
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)
Designer
Eastman Johnson
Composition
Nickel
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

NGC PF-65 realized $7,050 (Heritage, 2014).

Description

The 1884 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1724 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is Eastman Johnson's perforated design with an octagonal hole, which USPatterns.com says looks hand cut and varies in size and alignment. About two dozen are known in nickel. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1934, Adams-Woodin 1702 and Taxay EP1272. Cataloged as PCGS #62154.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1724; Pollock-1934; Adams-Woodin 1702; Taxay EP1272

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