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1870 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-937

Strike Type
1870 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1870
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Standard Silver Patterns (1870)
Designer
William Barber/Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Aluminum
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$10,350
Sold
Grade
PR65
Auction house
Stack's

Description

The 1870 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-937 is a proof half dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Standard Silver Patterns (1870) series. 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. Three or four are known in aluminum. It is struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1044, Adams-Woodin 894 and Taxay EP743. Cataloged as PCGS #61183.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-937; Pollock-1044; Adams-Woodin 894; Taxay EP743

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