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1873 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1340

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
Copper
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$8,400
Sold
Grade
PR63BN
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1873 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1340 is a proof half eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. It was struck from the regular 1873 half eagle 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 copper. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1484 and Adams-Woodin 1289. Cataloged as PCGS #61628.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1340; Pollock-1484; Adams-Woodin 1289

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