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1869 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-752

Strike Type
1869 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

Price realized
$6,050
Sold
Grade
GEM PR
Auction house
Stack's

Description

The 1869 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-752 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 tiara without stars; the reverse reads STANDARD SILVER above the denomination in a wreath, with the date below. It is struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-835, Adams-Woodin 749 and Taxay EP617. Cataloged as PCGS #60981.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-752; Pollock-835; Adams-Woodin 749; Taxay EP617

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