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1873 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1273

Strike Type
1873 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1273

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

$16,100 PR66 02-07-2006 Goldberg Auctioneers

Description

The copper companion to J-1272, this half dollar pattern closes the denomination's Trade Dollar era pattern history. At the half dollar's generous diameter, the copper composition produces an impressive base-metal proof that showcases the Seated Liberty design in its penultimate form before the eventual transition to the Barber design in 1892. The piece marks the end of extensive half dollar pattern production that had peaked with fifteen varieties in 1871.

Rarity Notes

R-6 to R-7. Approximately 10-15 examples estimated.

Cross References

Judd-1273, Pollock-1412

External References

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