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1872 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1244

Strike Type
1872 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1244

Coin Details

Year
1872
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Composition
Other

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

External References

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