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1861 P50c Silver, J-277 PR CAM

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1861 Half Dollar. Patterns originally issued in December 1861 to test the concept of a motto on coinage. Copper impressions usually with bronzed surfaces. Obverse die varieties exist.

Obverse Description

Regular Liberty Seated die of the year.

Reverse Description

Design similar to the regular issue except with GOD OUR TRUST on scroll above the eagle.

Catalog Information

GSID: 373674
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Silver
Variety 2: J-277
Coin Date: 1861
Denomination: P50c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1861
Composition: Silver
Rarity: L7
PCGS #: 535172
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1861 P50c Silver, J-277 PR CAM

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GSID:373674 PCGS:535172 Shop related

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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR65 CAC $15,000 $1,234
PR65 - $12,500 $1,234

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