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1873 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1273

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
Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Aluminum
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$16,100
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
Goldberg Auctioneers

Description

The 1873 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1273 is a proof half dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. It was struck from the regular 1873 half dollar 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 or three are known in aluminum. It is struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1415 and Adams-Woodin 1345. Cataloged as PCGS #61558.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1273; Pollock-1415; Adams-Woodin 1345

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