1863 Half Dollar Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1863 Half Dollar Patterns is a United States half dollar from the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features experimental designs reflecting wartime themes including patriotic motifs and alternative compositions and the reverse displays various experimental designs. A notable auction result reached $19K in PR67 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by James Barton Longacre and other Mint engravers. As the war disrupted coin supply and caused widespread hoarding, the Mint experimented with alternative compositions (including paper, rubber, and various base metals) and new designs to address the currency crisis.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(7)
1863 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-338
1863 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-339
1863 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-340
1863 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-341
1863 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-342
1863 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-343
1863 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-344
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