Whitman Expo
1861 Copper Pattern Half Dollar PR BN 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:
12470
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
