1839 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-92, Restrike

Coin Details

Description

Judd-92 Restrike is a copper variant restrike of the 1839 half dollar pattern, pairing an 1839-dated obverse with the flying eagle reverse. The suffix in the Judd numbering system often indicates a different metal composition from the primary silver variety, and J-92 represents the copper striking of this die combination (while J-91 is the silver version). Struck in copper with a reeded edge, this restrike was produced in the late 1850s or 1860s alongside other pattern restrikes. Copper restrikes allowed the Mint to produce additional examples without using precious silver, while also documenting the die state at the time of restriking. The flying eagle reverse design, originally created by Gobrecht for the 1836 dollar, appears across many 1838-1839 half dollar patterns. All 1839 half dollar patterns in copper are exceptionally rare, typically unique or nearly so, as copper strikings were produced in extremely limited quantities.

Rarity Notes

R.8. Extremely rare; unique or nearly so in copper.

Cross References

Pollock-104