1867 Nickel Pattern - J-573
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$5,175 MS65 03-14-2006 American Numismatic Rarities
Description
The 1867 Nickel Pattern - J-573 was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a nickel in the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. The obverse features experimental designs exploring post-war coinage concepts and the reverse displays various experimental designs including nickel and aluminum compositions. Minted during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, as the nation healed from civil war and debated the role of silver and gold in the monetary system. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Auction record: $5,175 MS65 03-14-2006 American Numismatic Rarities. Struck in copper. Cataloged as PCGS #60884.
Rarity Notes
R.7 to R.8. Very rare, approximately 4-7 examples known.
Cross References
Pollock-3609
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