1794 Copper Half Dime Die Trial MS BN J-16 Values

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1794 Copper Half Dime Die Trial MS BN J-16 Values

Details

Struck from regular dies. There are three different varieties of this: Valentine-2, Logan McCloskey-2. Unique specimen once owned by Virgil M. Brand (1861–1926), the most acquisitive American numismatist of all time. • V-3, LM-3 (ex Stickney and Woodin collections). • V-4, LM-4 (ex Parsons Collection). • J-15 (V-3 and -4). • J-16 (V-2).

Basic Information

GSID:

11927

Coin Date:

1794

Denomination:

P H10C / Half Dime Die Trial

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

Unique

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1794

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper

Variety 2:

J-16

Rarity:

R-unique

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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