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1896 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1770

Strike Type
1896 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1896
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)
Designer
Charles E. Barber
Composition
Nickel
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$8,400
Sold
Grade
PR65
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1896 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1770 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is one of the 1896 experimental cent and five-cent pieces struck in several alloys; USPatterns.com notes that the alloys have never been studied closely. USPatterns.com describes the nickel alloys as including standard coin nickel and at least six kinds of German silver; some two dozen are known. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1987, Adams-Woodin 1735 and Taxay EP1298. Cataloged as PCGS #62224.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1770; Pollock-1987; Adams-Woodin 1735; Taxay EP1298

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