Jefferson Nickel Die Trial
Reverse Electrotrial
by Anthony De Francisci
Judd #JC1938-1
PCGS MS 62
UNIQUE
$40,000

This unique die trial was discovered and certified by PCGS over two decades ago. It is the only known die trial for the entire Jefferson Nickel series. It is a reverse die trial of a design for the Monticello that was not adopted. It was struck in copper with a diameter of .854 inches and the weight is 109.4 grains. It is listed in Judd and is the plate coin for the 9th Edition. Uspatterns.com has given this piece the designation of JC1938-1.

This die trial was designed by Anthony De Francisci, who designed the Peace Dollar which replaced the Morgan Dollar in 1921. De Francisci's models including this reverse design are in the Smithsonian and were donated by Teresa De Francisci.

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