1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1574a
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Description
The 1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1574a is a proof half eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. William Barber's flowing hair half eagle was struck on a wider planchet than the regular half eagle, possibly as a guard against counterfeiting. The single example, ex Farouk, is listed as brass and is probably the same as J-1574; USPatterns.com does not know of a metal analysis. It is struck in brass with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1767. Cataloged as PCGS #61938.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1574a; Pollock-1767
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