1863 Silver Pattern Half Dollar PR DCAM J-340 Values

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1863 Silver Pattern Half Dollar PR DCAM J-340 Values

Details

1863 Half Dollar. A continuation of the experimental model began the series of 1861. Copper impressions usually with bronzed surfaces.

Obverse: Regular Liberty Seated die of the year.

Reverse: Similar to regular die of the year but with motto GOD OUR TRUST in plain letters in the field above eagle; first used on J-279.

Basic Information

GSID:

346918

Coin Date:

1863

Denomination:

P50c / Pattern 50 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1863

Composition:

Silver

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Silver

Variety 2:

J-340

Rarity:

R-6

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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