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1873 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1267

Strike Type
1873 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

Price realized
$12,925
Sold
Grade
PR65
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1873 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1267 is a proof half dime pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. It was struck from the regular 1873 half dime dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1873 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-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1409 and Adams-Woodin 1351. Cataloged as PCGS #61552.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1267; Pollock-1409; Adams-Woodin 1351

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