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J837/P928 on a Small Nickel Planchet

This is an example of one of the Standard Silver dime patterns struck on misrolled nickel three cent planchet stock or 1969 pattern one cent stock for J666/P741. Notice that the planchet diameter was too small to fill out the entire die face. This is most noticeable at 6:00 on the obverse.

It is unique and is ex B/M 6/96 where described as struck on a three cent silver planchet in error, Simpson collection, Legend 1/17, Mike Byers, StacksBowers 11/26 and was grade PCGS65. The holder notes the coin as being 76% copper, 24% nickel and weighing .99 grams (15.2 or 15.3 grains) which is lighter than any known pattern striking.

Photo courtesy of Legend Numismatics.