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1879 Washlady, White Metal Pattern Half Dollar PR J-1598A Values
Details
1879 “Washlady” Half Dollar. A single example in white metal J-1598A is known (ex:Kaufman-RARCOA 8/78, Kagin 7/79, Ivy 2/82, Heritage 7/03, Rau-Heritage 4/18).
Obverse: Charles E. Barber’s Society Lady (popularly called Washlady) design. IN GOD WE TRUST above, seven stars left, six stars right, date 1879 below.
Reverse: Perched eagle holding olive branch (with seven leaves) and three arrows (passing behind the wing). E PLURIBUS UNUM in arc above. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF DOLLAR.
Basic Information
GSID:
376652
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
P50c / Pattern 50 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1879
Composition:
White Metal
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Washlady, White Metal
Variety 2:
J-1598A
Rarity:
R-unique
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
