1885 Nickel Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1885 Nickel Patterns page groups the five-cent pieces dated 1885 in the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series, struck at the Philadelphia Mint: Eastman Johnson's finished perforated design in silver (J-1742) and an aluminum striking of the regular Liberty nickel dies (J-1743).
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1885 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1742
1885 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1743
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