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1870 Standard Silver Half Dollar
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with star on band.
Reverse Description
Open oak and laurel wreath enclosing 50 CENTS. STANDARD SILVER / 1870 and two stars around border.
Catalog Information
GSID:
13789
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Silver
Variety 2:
J-987
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
P50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1870
Composition:
Silver
Rarity:
H6
PCGS #:
61233
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$1,984
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$2,116
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$1,610
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$2,128
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