1860 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-269, Mint Defaced
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Coin Details
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- Price realized
- $37,375
- Sold
- Grade
- PR60BN
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1860 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-269, Mint Defaced is a proof half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. This copper half dollar tested an edge collar lettered E PLURIBUS UNUM; USPatterns records three examples, all defaced with chisel marks. It is struck in copper with a lettered edge; USPatterns rates it R-8. Catalogued as Judd-269, Pollock-317, A/W 326, Taxay EP293. Cataloged as PCGS #12068.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-269; Pollock-317; Adams-Woodin 326; Taxay EP293
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