1838 Restrike, Copper Pattern Half Dollar PR RB J-74 Values

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1838 Restrike, Copper Pattern Half Dollar PR RB J-74 Values

Details

Dies 1-B: Silver pieces of 206–1/4 grains weight are believed to be originals; pieces of 192 grans, dies cracked, exhibit different states from light cracks to heavy cracks, the variety most often seen. • The copper striking is believed unique. From cracked reverse die.

Obverse: Liberty head.

Reverse: Flying eagle in plain field.

Basic Information

GSID:

12012

Coin Date:

1838

Denomination:

P50c / Pattern 50 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

Unique

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1838

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Restrike, Copper

Variety 2:

J-74

Rarity:

R-unique

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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