1868 Nickel Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1868 Nickel Patterns is a United States nickel from the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series — 3rd of 4 years in the series. In 1868, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. 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. A notable auction result reached $11K in NGC Genuine grade at eBay. Designed by Various Mint engravers.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(16)
1868 Nickel Pattern - J-A1868-2
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-623
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-624
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-625
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-626
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-627
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-628
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-629
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-630
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-631
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-632
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-632a
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-633
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-634
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-635
1868 Proof Nickel Pattern - J-636
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