1920 Half Dollar Splasher - J-A1920-1, Pilgrim, Reverse
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $11,163
- Sold
- Grade
- MS62
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
Struck in lead and catalogued as a splasher, this reverse die trial is for the Pilgrim Tercentenary half dollar of 1920. Two examples were found in the estates of the coin's designer, Cyrus E. Dallin, and of Chief Engraver George T. Morgan; the Morgan piece is struck over a 1923 Peru die trial, so uspatterns suggests it may be a later restrike, possibly by Morgan. The reverse shows the Mayflower under sail. A different pair in aluminum (Pollock 7040 and 7050), whose genuineness has been questioned, is not this piece.
Rarity Notes
2 known (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-A1920-1; Pollock-3553
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