1839 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-94, Original
Strike TypeCoin Details
Description
Judd-94 Original is an 1839 half dollar pattern struck as an original issue in copper, representing a die trial for one of the half dollar die combinations tested that year. The original silver versions are classified as J-93, while J-94 represents the copper die trial. It uses the J-93 dies: a head of Liberty facing right, close to the 1838 eagle portrait but reversed, with the regular Small Letters half dollar reverse of 1839. Original strikings conform to the full weight standard of the Mint Act of January 18, 1837, at 206.25 grains for the silver versions, though copper specimens may vary in weight. Copper die trials were routinely produced to test die quality and alignment before committing precious metal planchets. Reference data: struck in copper with a reeded edge, rated R-8. Catalogued as Judd-94, Pollock-106, A/W 92, Taxay EP112. only original from this die - no restrikes confirmed.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-94; Pollock-106; Adams-Woodin 92; Taxay EP112
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