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1878 Half Eagle Die Trial - J-A1878-4, Obverse

Strike Type
1878 Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1878
Denomination
Patterns
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Die Trials, Hub Trials, and Splashers 1792-1982
Designer
George T. Morgan
Composition
Copper
Diameter
21.6mm

Description

Struck in copper, this obverse die trial shows George T. Morgan's 1878 half eagle pattern design, Judd-1572 and related pieces. According to Pollock, the planchet had been used as a set-up piece for half dollar work. It is unique, ex Proskey, Boyd and Ford.

Rarity Notes

unique (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-A1878-4; Pollock-3461

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