1885 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1743
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Description
The 1885 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1743 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 1885 Liberty nickel dies. USPatterns.com believes the aluminum strikings from the regular dies of this year were made for sale to collectors in complete sets, the last year such sets are known. Two are believed known. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1955 and Adams-Woodin 1720. Cataloged as PCGS #62185.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1743; Pollock-1955; Adams-Woodin 1720
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