1885 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1742
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $6,900
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65 NGC
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1885 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1742 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is a more finished version of Eastman Johnson's perforated design of 1884. More than a dozen are believed known. It is struck in silver with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1954, Adams-Woodin 1721 and Taxay EP1277. Cataloged as PCGS #62184.
Rarity Notes
R-6 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1742; Pollock-1954; Adams-Woodin 1721; Taxay EP1277
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