1873 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1266

Coin Details

Description

Among the very last half dime patterns ever produced, J-1266 features the Seated Liberty obverse and wreath reverse in the standard silver alloy. The Coinage Act of 1873 abolished the half dime, ending a denomination that had been part of the American coinage system since 1794. These 1873 patterns represent the final chapter in the half dime's seventy-nine-year history, making them among the most historically significant pieces in the Trade Dollar era series.

Rarity Notes

R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples survive.

Cross References

Judd-1266, Pollock-1405