1909 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1781
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Description
The 1909 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1781 is a proof five-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is one of Charles E. Barber's seven five-cent patterns of 1909. Its design is based on Barber's 1896 five-cent pattern, with the stars rearranged and E PLURIBUS UNUM moved to the reverse; the only known example is in the Smithsonian. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. The 8th edition of Judd renumbered it J-1933. It is also catalogued as Pollock-2016, Adams-Woodin 1744 and Taxay EP1312. Cataloged as PCGS #62251.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1933 (formerly J-1781); Pollock-2016; Adams-Woodin 1744; Taxay EP1312
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