Whitman Expo
1861 Silver Pattern 50 Cents PR DCAM J-277
Details
1861 Half Dollar. Patterns originally issued in December 1861 to test the concept of a motto on coinage. Copper impressions usually with bronzed surfaces. Obverse die varieties exist.
Obverse: Regular Liberty Seated die of the year.
Reverse: Design similar to the regular issue except with GOD OUR TRUST on scroll above the eagle.
Basic Information
GSID:
373675
Coin Date:
1861
Denomination:
P50c / Pattern 50 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1861
Composition:
Silver
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Silver
Variety 2:
J-277
Rarity:
R-L7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
