1859 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-240b
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $10,000
- Sold
- Grade
- PR0
- Auction house
- American Numismatic Rarities
Description
Judd-240b is the plain-edge copper striking of the J-240 French Head half dollar design, with sixteen H's punched into the edge (USPatterns). The obverse displays Longacre's "French Head of Liberty" facing right with a crown of oak and vine leaves, while the reverse features the cereal wreath with the fractional denomination, identical to J-239/J-240 in design. USPatterns traces one, ex Garrett and Bass, last sold by Stack's Bowers in August 2015. Cataloged as PCGS #12051. Reference data: struck in copper with a plain edge, rated unique. Catalogued as Judd-240B, Pollock-296, A/W 296, Taxay EP281. has 16 H's punched onto edge.
Rarity Notes
Unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-240b; Pollock-296; Adams-Woodin 296; Taxay EP281
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