1870 Aluminum Pattern 50 Cents PR J-961

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1870 Aluminum Pattern 50 Cents PR J-961

Details

1870 Standard Silver Half Dollar. The obverse die is the same used in J-754 (1869).

Obverse: Liberty Head with star on band.

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

Basic Information

GSID:

13747

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-961

Rarity:

R-H7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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