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1869 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-759a

Strike Type
1869 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-759a

Coin Details

Year
1869
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869)
Composition
Other

Auction Record

$40,250 PR63 01-07-2008 Stack's

Description

A compositional variant of J-759, struck on an alternative planchet. Testing a near-final design on different metals provides the last compositional data points in the program, offering insight into how the most refined design concepts perform across varying material substrates. This late-series suffix variety may represent one of the final metallurgical experiments conducted as part of the 1869 silver denomination review.

Rarity Notes

R.7 to R.8. Very rare, estimated 4-7 examples extant.

Cross References

Pollock-3795a

External References

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