1871 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1114

Coin Details

Auction Record

$40,250 PR67 01-01-2009 Heritage Auctions

Description

Presenting another design variation with a distinct treatment of the Liberty figure that emphasizes different aspects of the classical iconography, J-1114 was struck in the standard silver alloy. The steady progression through obverse variants in the half dollar series indicates that Barber was particularly invested in finding the right artistic expression for this important denomination, whose large diameter provided the most generous canvas for portrait work among the circulating silver coins.

Rarity Notes

R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples known.

Cross References

Judd-1114, Pollock-1249