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1873 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1341

Strike Type
1873 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1341

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

$6,875 PR65 03-21-1996 Bowers & Merena

Description

Closing the half eagle's appearance in the Trade Dollar era pattern program, J-1341 completes the six-variety survey of the $5 denomination for 1873. The complete half eagle pattern group across three years encompasses fifteen varieties that document the most thorough exploration of this denomination in American pattern history, testing the venerable Liberty Head design in every composition available to the Mint.

Rarity Notes

R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples survive.

Cross References

Judd-1341, Pollock-1480

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