1872 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1244
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Coin Details
Auction Record
$17,256 PR65 01-05-2011 Heritage Auctions
Description
Closing the 1872 half eagle series, J-1244 rounds out the comprehensive six-variety survey of America's oldest gold denomination. The complete 1872 half eagle pattern group, spanning from standard silver through the dramatic Amazonian gilt variant to this final composition, documents the most intensive single-year exploration of the $5 denomination in the entire Trade Dollar era program.
Rarity Notes
R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples known.
Cross References
Judd-1244, Pollock-1380
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