1891 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1766
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Description
The 1891 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1766 is a proof half dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is one of Charles E. Barber's 1891 designs that came before the Barber dime, quarter and half dollar of 1892. Its obverse shows Columbia standing before an eagle, a figure Barber later adapted for the reverse of his 1906 double eagle (J-1773); the two known examples are both in the Smithsonian. It is struck in silver with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1980, Adams-Woodin 1732 and Taxay EP1286. Cataloged as PCGS #62216.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1766; Pollock-1980; Adams-Woodin 1732; Taxay EP1286
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