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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 Description
Liberty head facing left, LIBERTY on ribbon, star at top of ribbon, hair tied behind. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding, 1868 below.
Reverse Description
Wreath of laurel and oak leaves enclosing 5 DOLLARS / 25 FRANCS.
Catalog Information
GSID:
13096
Designer:
Anthony Paquet
Obverse Designer:
Anthony Paquet
Reverse Designer:
Anthony Paquet
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-656
Coin Date:
1868
Denomination:
P$5
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1868
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
L7
PCGS #:
70874
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Coin Value History
1868 P$5 Copper, J-656 PR RB
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1868 P$5 Copper, J-656 PR RB
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1868 P1c Nickel, J-605 PR
Worth: $1,050 – $4,320
1868 P1c Copper, J-606 PR BN
Worth: $1,650 – $2,880
1868 P1c Aluminum, J-607 PR
1868 P1c Nickel, J-608 PR
Worth: $875 – $5,400
1868 P1c Copper, J-609 PR BN
Worth: $3,700 – $5,520
1868 P1c Nickel, J-610 PR
Worth: $14,500 – $24,000
1868 P1c Copper, J-611 PR BN
Worth: $24,000 – $40,800
1868 P1c Aluminum, J-612 PR
1868 P2c Nickel, J-613 PR
1868 P2c Aluminum, J-614 PR
1868 P3c Nickel, J-615 PR
Worth: $1,500 – $3,840
1868 P3cN Nickel, Thick Planchet, J-615 PR
1868 P3c Copper-Nickel, J-615a PR
Worth: $2,900 – $4,800
1868 P3c Copper, J-616 PR BN
Worth: $1,650 – $3,840
1868 P3c Aluminum, J-617 PR
1868 Pattern Half Eagle. Judd-656, Pollock-729. Rarity-7-. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CMQ. OGH.
$9,900
$18,290
1868 $5 J-656, RB
$4,400
1868 $5 Dual Denomination $5-25 Francs, Judd-656, Pollock-729, Low R.7, PR65 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$14,100
$9,200
1868 $5 Dual Denomination $5-25 Francs, Judd-656, Pollock-...
$9,775
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