1870 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-947
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$2,645 PR66 05-07-1999 Bowers & Merena
Description
Rendered in copper with a reeded edge, J-947 applies the three-star cap Liberty Head obverse and regular-issue eagle reverse to a base metal that reveals the engraving in warm, rich tones. The copper striking of this hybrid design is particularly valued by type collectors who seek one representative example of each distinct obverse-reverse pairing. Copper half dollar patterns in this group frequently survive with vivid original red or red-brown surfaces, as their recognized rarity encouraged careful preservation by every generation of owners since the pieces left the Philadelphia Mint in 1870.
Rarity Notes
R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples known.
Cross References
Judd-947, Pollock-1075
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