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1855 P50c Aluminum, J-175 PR

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1855 Half Dollar. Unique. Trial piece struck from regular dies. Possibly the first piece struck by the U.S. Mint in aluminum. Currently in the Princeton University collection (Numismatic Collection, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library).

Catalog Information

GSID: 12215
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Aluminum
Variety 2: J-175
Coin Date: 1855
Denomination: P50c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: Unique
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1855
Composition: Aluminum
Rarity: unique
PCGS #: 11765
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