Whitman Expo
1873 Barber Half Eagle, Copper Pattern $5 PR RB J-1338 Values
Details
1873 $5
Obverse: Design by William Barber. Liberty Head facing right. LIBERTY on coronet with Y at the front of the coronet (similar in general concept but differently done than J-1287 trade dollar).
Reverse: Barber’s Standing Eagle and shield die used in 1872 J-1240.
Basic Information
GSID:
14235
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
P$5 / Pattern $5
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1873
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Barber Half Eagle, Copper
Variety 2:
J-1338
Rarity:
R-H7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
William Barber
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