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1896 Nickel Patterns

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About This Coin

The 1896 Nickel Patterns page groups the 1896 experimental five-cent pieces in the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series, struck at the Philadelphia Mint to test alloys: nickel alloys, pure nickel and aluminum (J-1770 to J-1772).

Specifications

Year

1896

Denomination

Nickel

Series

Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)

Strike Types & Varieties(5)

Strike TypeVerified

1896 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1772

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