1866 Nickel Pattern 5 Cents PR J-513 Values

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1866 Nickel Pattern 5 Cents PR J-513 Values

Details

1866 Five-Cent Piece. Dies 1-E. All impressions are elusive, and modern scholars have not been able to locate any for detailed examination. An illogical die combination, as both sides have the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. J-515 is said to be struck on a broad planchet.

Obverse: Washington portrait, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Reverse: Regular with-rays die of the year.

Basic Information

GSID:

12942

Coin Date:

1866

Denomination:

P5c / Pattern 5 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

unconfirmed

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1866

Composition:

Nickel

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Nickel

Variety 2:

J-513

Rarity:

R-unconfirmed

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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