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1869 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-695

Strike Type

Coin Details

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

Description

The 1869 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-695 is a proof half dime pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1869 half dime dies. The single example, ex Stickney and Brand, has not been seen since 1940; it may be a mint error struck without a reeded collar. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-774 and Adams-Woodin 799. Cataloged as PCGS #60920.

Rarity Notes

unique (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-695; Pollock-774; Adams-Woodin 799

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