Merriam's Lincoln Dies. Private pattern from non-mint dies. Known in various metals and edges.
| Country | United States of America |
| Year | 1866 |
| Serie | Die and Hub Trials and Splashers |
| Denomination | $3 (Three Dollars) |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| coinage-type | Fantasy |
| desg | MS |
| edge | Reeded |
| material | Nickel |
| obverse-description | Lincoln facing right, with GOD AND OUR COUNTRY above, and the date below. |
| pcgs-link | 529015 |
| pcgs-number | 529015 |
| reverse-description | A star at the top of joins the two wreath branches that enclose a Roman numeral III. |
| variety | Merriam Fantasy, Nickel |
| variety-2 | J-C1866-6 |
| year-display | "1866" |