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1873 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1340

Strike Type
1873 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1340

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

$8,400 PR63BN 02-25-2021 Heritage Auctions

Description

A copper-nickel rendering of the half eagle design, J-1340 tests the base-metal alloy at the $5 denomination for the final time. The silvery copper-nickel composition gives the Liberty Head half eagle an appearance that evokes silver rather than gold coinage, creating an interesting visual transformation of America's oldest gold denomination.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1340, Pollock-1479

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