1985 Nickel Pattern - J-2182, Martha Washington
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $6,463
- Sold
- Grade
- MS65
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1985 Nickel Pattern - J-2182, Martha Washington is a five-cent-size trial struck from the Mint's Martha Washington test dies. The discovery piece was struck from the original 1965 dies, with the lettering close to the rims, Grove's initials under the portrait and the tree touching the A of WASHINGTON. NGC found it on a standard nickel planchet, and USPatterns.com believes it was probably struck to test the Schuler coin press, so no earlier than 1985; it is not known whether it was struck inside or outside the Mint. Over a dozen are confirmed (USPatterns.com). NGC lists it as 1759(1985) J-2182 5C.
Rarity Notes
over a dozen known (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-2182
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