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1872 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1204

Strike Type
1872 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1872
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Designer
Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Aluminum
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$6,050
Sold
Grade
PR65
Auction house
Superior Galleries

Description

The 1872 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1204 is a proof half dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. It was struck from the regular 1872 half dollar dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1872 copper and aluminum strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets, cent through double eagle. Two examples 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-1344 and Adams-Woodin 1262. Cataloged as PCGS #61475.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1204; Pollock-1344; Adams-Woodin 1262

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