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1877 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1517

Strike Type
1877 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1877
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879)
Designer
George T. Morgan
Composition
Copper
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$24,150
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1877 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1517 is a proof half dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. The obverse is George T. Morgan's Liberty head, long thought to be modeled on Anna Williams. Morgan cut four obverse dies and six reverses for the 1877 half dollar patterns. The first Morgan obverse is paired with an eagle-on-tablet reverse; at least nine are known in copper. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1681, Adams-Woodin 1525 and Taxay EP1067. Cataloged as PCGS #61855.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1517; Pollock-1681; Adams-Woodin 1525; Taxay EP1067

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