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"1866" Merriam Fantasy, Nickel Private $3 Pattern MS J-C1866-6 Values
Details
Merriam's Lincoln Dies. Private pattern from non-mint dies. Known in various metals and edges.
Obverse: Lincoln facing right, with GOD AND OUR COUNTRY above, and the date below.
Reverse: A star at the top of joins the two wreath branches that enclose a Roman numeral III.
Basic Information
GSID:
261885
Coin Date:
"1866"
Denomination:
$3 / Private $3 Pattern
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Fantasy
Coinage Years:
"1866"
Composition:
Nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Merriam Fantasy, Nickel
Variety 2:
J-C1866-6
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
