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1861 P50c Copper, J-278 PR RD

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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: 12468
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Copper
Variety 2: J-278
Coin Date: 1861
Denomination: P50c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1861
Composition: Copper
Rarity: L7
PCGS #: 12104
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