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1884 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1725

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
Aluminum
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$6,966
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
eBay

Description

The 1884 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1725 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 a dozen are known in aluminum. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1935, Adams-Woodin 1703 and Taxay EP1273. Cataloged as PCGS #62155.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1725; Pollock-1935; Adams-Woodin 1703; Taxay EP1273

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