(1859) Dollar Die Trial - J-A1859-7
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $8,625
- Sold
- Grade
- MS61
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
Struck in white metal or lead, this obverse die trial shows only the portrait used on 1859 half dollar patterns such as Judd-237 and 238. The portrait's size and relief are the reason it is listed as a dollar trial. The design is credited to Longacre, but uspatterns editor Saul Teichman has questioned whether Paquet made it, since the 1859 half dollar patterns use Paquet's letter punches. Three are known.
Rarity Notes
3 known (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-A1859-7; Pollock-3227
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