1873 Barber Half Eagle, Copper Pattern $5 PR RB J-1338 Values

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1873 Barber Half Eagle, Copper Pattern $5 PR RB J-1338 Values

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1873 Barber Half Eagle, Copper Pattern $5 PR RB J-1338 Values

Details

1873 $5

Obverse: Design by William Barber. Liberty Head facing right. LIBERTY on coronet with Y at the front of the coronet (similar in general concept but differently done than J-1287 trade dollar).

Reverse: Barber’s Standing Eagle and shield die used in 1872 J-1240.

Basic Information

GSID:

14235

Coin Date:

1873

Denomination:

P$5 / Pattern $5

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1873

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Barber Half Eagle, Copper

Variety 2:

J-1338

Rarity:

R-H7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

William Barber

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