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1868 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-660

Strike Type
1868 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1868
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869)
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Aluminum
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$12,000
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1868 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-660 is a proof half eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1868 half eagle dies. According to USPatterns.com, the Mint struck its 1868 aluminum pieces from regular dies to show how well the metal coined and sold them to collectors in cased sets. It is struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-733. Cataloged as PCGS #60878.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-660; Pollock-733

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