1866 Half Eagle Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1866 Half Eagle Patterns page brings together the Judd-numbered half eagle patterns dated 1866 in the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. J-546 is the regular 1866 half eagle design, with the motto, struck in copper. J-545 and J-547 are unique white metal mulings; USPatterns.com believes they were struck privately, outside the Mint, from dies Joseph Mickley bought as scrap.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(3)
1866 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-545
1866 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-546
1866 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-547
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