1870 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-927a
Strike TypeCoin Details
Auction Record
$6,600 PR64 08-20-2019 Stack's Bowers
Description
A die-state variant of J-927, this silver reeded-edge half dollar pattern preserves the Seated Liberty obverse with raised LIBERTY on the shield paired with the STANDARD agricultural wreath reverse. Die-state variants in the 1870 pattern series often reflect subtle changes in die preparation or progressive die wear that created visually distinguishable impressions from the same hub. The existence of cataloged sub-varieties underscores how carefully numismatists have studied these pieces, given that the total surviving population for any single Judd number in this series rarely exceeds a dozen specimens. Cataloged as PCGS #61172.
Rarity Notes
R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples survive.
Cross References
Judd-927a, Pollock-1046
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