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1913 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1790/1954

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1913
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)
Designer
James Earle Fraser
Composition
Copper-plated nickel
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Norweb specimen (PR-66): sold privately for an undisclosed sum reported to be in excess of $5 million.

Description

The 1913 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-1790/1954 is a proof five-cent pattern, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is the 1913 Type 2 Buffalo nickel once thought struck in copper; USPatterns.com reports that it is a regular coin that was later copper-plated and says it will be delisted. It is held by the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Foundation. The 8th edition of Judd renumbered it J-1954. Cataloged as PCGS #62262.

Cross References

Judd-1954 (formerly J-1790)

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