Whitman Expo
1866 Lead Die Trial, Wide Planchet Pattern Nickel MS J-520a Values
Details
1866 Five-Cent Piece. Dies 1-F. An illogical die combination, as both sides have the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; probably struck privately. One example of J-516 is clearly struck over an 1867 regular-issue Shield nickel. Wide planchet
Obverse: Washington portrait, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Reverse: Regular die without rays, as adopted in 1867.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1866
Composition:
Lead
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Lead Die Trial, Wide Planchet
Variety 2:
J-520a
Rarity:
R-unique
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
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