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1873 $5
Obverse Description
Design by William Barber. Liberty Head facing right. LIBERTY on coronet with Y at the front of the coronet (similar in general concept but differently done than J-1287 trade dollar).
Reverse Description
Barber’s Standing Eagle and shield die used in 1872 J-1240.
Catalog Information
GSID:
14235
Designer:
William Barber
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Barber Half Eagle, Copper
Variety 2:
J-1338
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
P$5
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1873
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
H7
PCGS #:
71626
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Coin Value History
1873 P$5 Barber Half Eagle, Copper, J-1338 PR RB
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1873 P$5 Barber Half Eagle, Copper, J-1338 PR RB
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1873 P1c Copper, J-1255 PR BN
1873 P1c Aluminum, J-1256 PR
Worth: $15,000 – $18,000
1873 P1c Nickel, J-1257 MS
1873 P2c Copper, J-1258 PR BN
1873 P2c Aluminum, J-1259 PR
Worth: $20,000 – $20,000
1873 P3c Copper, J-1260 PR BN
1873 P3c Aluminum, J-1261 PR
1873 P3c Copper, J-1262 PR BN
1873 P3c Aluminum, J-1263 PR
1873 P5c Copper, J-1264 PR BN
1873 P5c Aluminum, J-1265 PR
Worth: $7,000 – $14,400
1873 PH10c Copper, J-1266 PR BN
1873 PH10c Aluminum, J-1267 PR
1873 P10c Copper, J-1268 PR BN
1873 P10c Aluminum, J-1269 PR
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