1834 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-51a
Strike TypeCoin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $550
- Sold
- Grade
- PR
- Auction house
- Superior Galleries
Description
Judd-51a is listed as a copper striking of the 1834 Classic Head half eagle, with a reeded edge. uspatterns.com believes the only recorded piece, from the Mickley, Fewsmith and W. J. Jenks collections, is a cast counterfeit like the plain-edge J-51, and says no genuine example is confirmed. Cataloged as PCGS #11188. Reference data: struck in copper with a reeded edge, rated R-8. Catalogued as Judd-51A, Pollock-52, A/W 40, Taxay EP66.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-51a; Pollock-52; Adams-Woodin 40; Taxay EP66
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