1869 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-694

Coin Details

Auction Record

$29,900 PR63 07-27-2008 Stack's

Description

This proof half dime pattern is the third variety in the 1869 experimental series. The Seated Liberty half dime's elegant design, featuring the diminutive figure of Liberty seated on a rock surrounded by stars, remained one of the more aesthetically pleasing coins in the American series despite its small size. These late-era patterns preserve the design in its final experimental phase, documenting the Mint's continued artistic engagement with a denomination whose commercial days were numbered.

Rarity Notes

R.6 to R.7. Approximately 10-15 examples estimated.

Cross References

Pollock-3730