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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 Description
Liberty Head with cap and two stars, LIBERTY in raised letters, without B on ribbon.
Reverse Description
Open agricultural wreath enclosing 50 CENTS / 1870. STANDARD at border above.
Catalog Information
GSID:
13720
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Silver
Variety 2:
J-946
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
P50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1870
Composition:
Silver
Rarity:
H7
PCGS #:
61192
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1870 P2c Nickel, J-792 PR
1870 P2c Silver and Copper Rolled, J-793 PR
1870 P2c/25c Silver and Copper Rolled, J-793a PR
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1870 P3c Aluminum, J-795 PR
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