Whitman Expo
1863 Silver Pattern 50 Cents PR DCAM J-340
Details
1863 Half Dollar. A continuation of the experimental model began the series of 1861. Copper impressions usually with bronzed surfaces.
Obverse: Regular Liberty Seated die of the year.
Reverse: Similar to regular die of the year but with motto GOD OUR TRUST in plain letters in the field above eagle; first used on J-279.
Basic Information
GSID:
346918
Coin Date:
1863
Denomination:
P50c / Pattern 50 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1863
Composition:
Silver
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Silver
Variety 2:
J-340
Rarity:
R-6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
