1869 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-742a

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Description

The 1869 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-742a is a proof half dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It is one of the three Standard Silver designs of 1869, lighter coins proposed for redeeming fractional currency notes, which the Mint sold to collectors in sets for $15. On this design Liberty wears a cap with two stars; the reverse reads STANDARD SILVER above the denomination in a wreath, with the date below. It is struck from a die without Barber's initial B; three or four are known. The number J-747a was given to the same coin. It is struck in silver with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-830 and Taxay EP612. Cataloged as PCGS #60970.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-742a; Pollock-830; Taxay EP612