1870 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-969
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$11,750 PR66 08-08-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
Struck in silver with a reeded edge, J-969 pairs the single-star coronet Liberty Head obverse with the regular With Motto eagle reverse in the composition most closely approximating a production coin. Among all the Standard Silver half dollar patterns, pieces combining an experimental obverse with the standard eagle reverse in silver represent the most realistic prototypes for what a reformed half dollar looked like in circulation. The reeded edge completes the production-ready appearance of this pattern.
Rarity Notes
R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples known.
Cross References
Judd-969, Pollock-1080
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