Whitman Expo
1870 Aluminum Pattern 50 Cents PR J-949
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:
13727
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
P50c / Pattern 50 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1870
Composition:
Aluminum
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Aluminum
Variety 2:
J-949
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
