1870 Silver Pattern Half Dollar PR J-945 Values

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1870 Silver Pattern Half Dollar PR J-945 Values

Details

1870 Standard Silver Half Dollar. The obverse die is similar to Obverse 2 of 1869, but without initial, and with tip of cap over second S in STATES.

Obverse: Liberty Head with cap and two stars, LIBERTY in raised letters, without B on ribbon.

Reverse: Open agricultural wreath enclosing 50 CENTS / 1870. STANDARD at border above.

Basic Information

GSID:

13719

Coin Date:

1870

Denomination:

P50c / Pattern 50 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1870

Composition:

Silver

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Silver

Variety 2:

J-945

Rarity:

R-L7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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