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1871 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1171

Strike Type
1871 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1871
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Aluminum
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$23,000
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1871 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1171 is a proof half eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. It was struck from the regular 1871 half eagle dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1871 off-metal strikings from the regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets, cent through double eagle, rather than true die trials. Two are confirmed in aluminum. It is struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1313 and Adams-Woodin 1083. Cataloged as PCGS #61434.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1171; Pollock-1313; Adams-Woodin 1083

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