1872 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1240
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Description
The 1872 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1240 is a proof half eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. Its obverse is William Barber's Liberty head facing left, with LIBERTY on the headband and the hair falling behind, and its reverse an eagle standing on a shield like that of his Amazonian silver patterns, which is why the set is also called Amazonian; USPatterns.com notes that it is the only uniform design ever made for all six gold denominations. USPatterns.com reports a single set struck in gold, about a dozen sets in copper (three of them apparently gilt) and three in aluminum. The set is unique in gold. It is struck in gold with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1382, Adams-Woodin 1219 and Taxay EP889. Cataloged as PCGS #61512.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1240; Pollock-1382; Adams-Woodin 1219; Taxay EP889
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