1870 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-936
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $6,655
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- Bowers & Merena
Description
J-936 pairs William Barber's seated Liberty obverse with the regular eagle reverse on a copper planchet with a plain edge. Its obverse is William Barber's new seated Liberty of 1870, facing left with her right hand on a shield crossed by a LIBERTY scroll, an olive branch in her left hand and a pole and cap behind her, within 13 stars and above the date. Its reverse is the regular 1870 half dollar die, with the eagle and IN GOD WE TRUST above. USPatterns.com reports that these pieces were sold in complete sets. More than a dozen are known in copper. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1042, Adams-Woodin 891 and Taxay EP742. Cataloged as PCGS #61182.
Rarity Notes
R-6 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-936; Pollock-1042; Adams-Woodin 891; Taxay EP742
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