1909 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1785
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Description
The 1909 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1785 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. It has Washington facing right with two stars between the letters of LIBERTY and the 13th star after it; 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-1937. It is also catalogued as Pollock-2020, Adams-Woodin 1748 and Taxay EP1316. Cataloged as PCGS #62255.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1937 (formerly J-1785); Pollock-2020; Adams-Woodin 1748; Taxay EP1316
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