1868 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-659
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $23,000
- Sold
- Grade
- PR66
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1868 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-659 is a proof half eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was the first attempt at an international coinage: after the 1867 Paris monetary conference, a bill proposed a five-dollar piece of 124.45 grains, instead of the standard 129, to equal a French 25-franc coin. At least a dozen are known in aluminum. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-732, Adams-Woodin 655 and Taxay EP542. Cataloged as PCGS #60877.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-659; Pollock-732; Adams-Woodin 655; Taxay EP542
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