1877 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1536
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $16,100
- Sold
- Grade
- PR63
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1877 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1536 is a proof half dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. The obverse is a William Barber Liberty head whose die shows the 8 of the date cut over a 1, the date having first been started too far to the right. Four 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-1704, Adams-Woodin 1533 and Taxay EP1059. Cataloged as PCGS #61877.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1536; Pollock-1704; Adams-Woodin 1533; Taxay EP1059
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