1884 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-65 (PCGS).

1884 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-65 (PCGS). A particularly intriguing example of this issue, a Gem Proof struck from the JD-1 dies, which was also used to coin the rare circulation strikes of this date. Writing in the 2023 volume in his United States Proof Coins reference series John W. Dannreuther sums up the challenges that this issue poses with regard to attribution: 1884 is a date that is both simple and complex. Winston Churchill's 1939 radio address sums up this date: "It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma..." and it is so, even with the evidence that has been uncovered. The author has corresponded with numerous other numismatists trying to unravel the format status issue with this date. We have the document to prove the number of dies produced and used. We know a single proof die pair was prepared. However, there are two proof varieties, so we can be certain that circulation strike dies also were used to strike Proofs. The JD-1 pairing also struck the rare circulation strikes. For the present JD-1 example, the border denticles at upper obverse and lower reverse are mushy to suggest a Mint State as opposed to Proof strike, the fields are not as watery and reflective as one might expect for a Proof, and the base of the wreath shows evidence of die lapping that also suggests a circulation strike. Even so, this coin is being offered strictly as currently certified in its PCGS Proof-65 holder. Lustrous and satiny with pretty iridescent toning in silver-blue and champagne-apricot. A pretty Gem, and worthy of a close look prior to bidding. PCGS# 3780. NGC ID: 2766. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

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