1861 Copper Pattern Half Dollar PR RD J-280 Values

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1861 Copper Pattern Half Dollar PR RD J-280 Values

Details

1861 Half Dollar. The second pattern issued to test the concept of a motto on coinage. Copper impressions usually with bronzed surfaces.

Obverse: Regular Liberty Seated die of the year.

Reverse: Design similar to the regular issue except with GOD OUR TRUST in small letters in field above the eagle (no scroll).

Basic Information

GSID:

12471

Coin Date:

1861

Denomination:

P50c / Pattern 50 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1861

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper

Variety 2:

J-280

Rarity:

R-L7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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