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1872 Amazonian Half Dollar
Obverse Description
William Barber’s Amazonian design.
Reverse Description
Barber’s Standing Eagle with talons holding shield and olive branch. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF DOL. around border.
Catalog Information
GSID:
14173
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Reverse Designer:
William Barber
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Amazonian, Copper
Variety 2:
J-1201
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
P50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1872
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
L7
PCGS #:
71472
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Coin Value History
1872 P50c Amazonian, Copper, J-1201 PR RB
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1872 P1c Copper, J-1179 PR BN
1872 P1c Copper-nickel, J-1180 PR
1872 P1c Aluminum, J-1181 PR
Worth: $26,500 – $36,000
1872 P1c Nickel, J-1182 PR
1872 P2c Copper, J-1183 PR BN
1872 P2c Aluminum, J-1184 PR
1872 P3c Copper, J-1185 PR BN
1872 P3c Aluminum, J-1186 PR
1872 P3c Copper, J-1187 PR BN
1872 P3c Aluminum, J-1188 PR
1872 P5c Copper, J-1189 PR BN
1872 P5c Aluminum, J-1190 PR
1872 PH10c Copper, J-1191 PR BN
1872 PH10c Aluminum, J-1192 PR
1872 P10c Copper, J-1193 PR BN
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