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1871 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1115

Strike Type
1871 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1115

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

$29,325 PR66 01-07-2004 Heritage Auctions

Description

The copper version of J-1114's distinct Liberty treatment, this half dollar pattern translates the design into the warmest available composition. Each copper half dollar pattern in the Trade Dollar era represents a substantial piece both physically and artistically, with the generous diameter allowing for design details that would be impossible on smaller denominations. The copper composition gives these large patterns an almost medallic quality.

Rarity Notes

R-6 to R-7. Approximately 10-15 examples estimated.

Cross References

Judd-1115, Pollock-1250

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