1873 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1339

Coin Details

Description

Struck in aluminum, J-1339 extends the half eagle design into the exotic lightweight composition for the final time in the Trade Dollar era program. The aluminum half eagle, at the $5 coin's established diameter but weighing a fraction of the gold original, represents the final chapter in the three-year experiment of testing gold designs in the lightest available metal.

Rarity Notes

R-7 to R-8. Very rare, approximately 3-8 examples known.

Cross References

Judd-1339, Pollock-1478