1872 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1241, Gilt, Amazonian

Coin Details

Auction Record

$57,600 PR62 09-29-2022 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1872 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1241, Gilt, Amazonian is a proof Gold Half Eagle from the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. The obverse features Liberty seated facing left, holding an olive branch extended to the viewer, with a sheaf of wheat behind and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a bale of goods, with an olive branch and three arrows. Minted during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, as the nation healed from civil war and debated the role of silver and gold in the monetary system. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Auction record: $57,600 PR62 09-29-2022 Heritage Auctions. Struck in gilt copper. Cataloged as PCGS #537327.

Rarity Notes

R-8. Exceedingly rare, approximately 2-5 examples known.

Cross References

Judd-1241, Pollock-1377 (gilt Amazonian variant)