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(1857) Half Dollar Die Trial - J-A1857-2, Reverse

Strike Type
1857 Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1857
Denomination
Patterns
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Die Trials, Hub Trials, and Splashers 1792-1982
Designer
Anthony C. Paquet
Composition
White Metal
Diameter
30.6mm

Description

This is Anthony C. Paquet's design for a half dollar reverse, an unfinished die trial in white metal. Its thin eagle holds a ribbon in its beak; 13 stars sit over it and the denomination underneath, and uspatterns suggests it may have led to the heraldic eagle of the patterns Judd-222 and 223. The white metal piece is unique; a copper striking listed by Judd has not been confirmed.

Rarity Notes

unique in white metal (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-A1857-2; Pollock-3134

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