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1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1067

Strike Type
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1067

Coin Details

Year
1871
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Composition
Other

Auction Record

$22,000 PR65 07-25-2005 American Numismatic Rarities

Description

The aluminum version of the youthful Liberty Head half dime, J-1067 completes the three-metal survey of this design concept. On the tiny half dime planchet, aluminum's silvery-white color creates an almost mirror-like surface when proof struck, giving the portrait an intensity of detail that belies the metal's softness. This pattern is among the most aesthetically striking of the aluminum half dime experiments.

Rarity Notes

R-7 to R-8. Very rare, approximately 3-8 examples survive.

Cross References

Judd-1067, Pollock-1202

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