1868 Aluminum Pattern $5 PR J-658 Values

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1868 Aluminum Pattern $5 PR J-658 Values

Details

1868 $5. Proposal for an international coinage discussed at the monetary conference in Paris in 1867 (see “History and Overview” and “Collecting Perspective”). Dies by Anthony Paquet.

Obverse: Liberty head facing left, LIBERTY on ribbon, star at top of ribbon, hair tied behind. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding, 1868 below.

Reverse: Wreath of laurel and oak leaves enclosing 5 DOLLARS / 25 FRANCS.

Basic Information

GSID:

13101

Coin Date:

1868

Denomination:

P$5 / Pattern $5

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1868

Composition:

Aluminum

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Aluminum

Variety 2:

J-658

Rarity:

R-H7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Anthony Paquet

Obverse Designer:

Anthony Paquet

Reverse Designer:

Anthony Paquet

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