1862 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-295
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $6,000
- Sold
- Grade
- PR66
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1862 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-295 is a proof half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. This half dollar carries GOD OUR TRUST in the field above the eagle; W. Elliot Woodward wrote in his May 1863 sale that 25 sets were struck, and some pieces are believed to be later restrikes. It is struck in silver with a reeded edge; USPatterns rates it R-6. Catalogued as Judd-295, Pollock-353, A/W 359, Taxay EP315. Cataloged as PCGS #60445.
Rarity Notes
R-6 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-295; Pollock-353; Adams-Woodin 359; Taxay EP315
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