1867 Nickel Pattern - J-573

Coin Details

Auction Record

$5,175 MS65 03-14-2006 American Numismatic Rarities

Description

The 1867 Nickel Pattern - J-573 is a nickel produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation 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