1865 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-431
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $46,000
- Sold
- Grade
- PR66
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1865 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-431 is a proof half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. This half dollar carries the IN GOD WE TRUST reverse adopted in 1866; USPatterns says some were struck in 1865, when collectors wrote to Mint Director James Pollock asking for them, and others are restrikes from about 1869 on. It is struck in aluminum with a reeded edge; USPatterns records it as unique. Catalogued as Judd-431, Pollock-504, A/W 496, Taxay EP422. Cataloged as PCGS #60616.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-431; Pollock-504; Adams-Woodin 496; Taxay EP422
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