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1869 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-759

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
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$6,613
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
Superior Galleries

Description

The 1869 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-759 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 aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-843, Adams-Woodin 742 and Taxay EP626. Cataloged as PCGS #60989.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-759; Pollock-843; Adams-Woodin 742; Taxay EP626

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