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1869 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-754

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
Silver
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$5,000
Sold
Grade
PR65
Auction house
Bowers & Ruddy

Description

The 1869 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-754 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 band with a star; the reverse reads STANDARD SILVER above the denomination in a wreath, with the date below. It is struck in silver with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-5. It is also catalogued as Pollock-838, Adams-Woodin 739 and Taxay EP621. Cataloged as PCGS #60984.

Rarity Notes

R-5 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-754; Pollock-838; Adams-Woodin 739; Taxay EP621

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