1805 Half Eagle Pattern - J-38, Private Restrike
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $31,200
- Sold
- Grade
- MS64
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
Judd-38 is another Dickeson-produced private restrike using the rusted 1805 Capped Bust Right half eagle obverse die, but distinguished from J-36 by variations in the reverse die or composition. Like J-36, this piece combines the federal 1805 half eagle obverse in a deteriorated state with one of Dickeson's privately made reverse dies. The obverse shows Liberty in the Capped Bust style with prominent die cracks and rust pitting consistent with decades of storage outside the Mint. Montroville Dickeson produced these restrikes at various times during the late 1850s and 1860s, creating a small number of numismatic curiosities for collectors. The different Judd numbers (J-36, J-37, J-38) reflect different die combinations, compositions, or edge treatments used with the same 1805 obverse die. Reference data: struck in tin with a plain edge, rated R-8. Catalogued as Judd-38, Pollock-6120.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-38; Pollock-6120
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