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1869 $5. Privately struck.
Obverse Description
Five-cent pattern die. Liberty Head facing left, coronet inscribed LIBERTY and with star. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around border, 1869 below, as used on J-683 and others.
Reverse Description
Regular half eagle die of the pre-1866 type without motto.
Catalog Information
GSID:
13223
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Brass
Variety 2:
J-778
Coin Date:
1869
Denomination:
P$5
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1869
Composition:
Brass
Rarity:
unique
PCGS #:
61010
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