1834 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-51a

Coin Details

Auction Record

$550 PR 02-03-1991 Superior Galleries

Description

The 1834 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-51a is a proof Gold Half Eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series. The obverse features various experimental designs testing different concepts for U.S. coinage and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Minted during the age of Jacksonian democracy and the rise of the common man, as new branch mints opened in Charlotte, Dahlonega, and New Orleans. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $550 PR 02-03-1991 Superior Galleries. Struck in copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 22.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #11188.

Rarity Notes

R.8. Extremely rare; be 1-3 examples known.

Cross References

Pollock-53a