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1877 Half Union, Small Head, Gold Pattern 50 Dollars PR J-1548 Values
Details
1877 $50 Half Union. The unique 1877 half union with small head design struck in gold. It is ex Snowden, Haseltine, Nagy, Woodin. J-1548, now resides in the Smithsonian Institution.
Obverse: Similar to J-1546 and J-1547 but with smaller head of Liberty, with the coronet ornamented at the top border, and also with decorations at the bottom border. The hair is somewhat smoother. Coronet tip close to star seven.
Reverse: Similar in style to the contemporary double eagle but with different details: a heraldic eagle with ornaments to left and right, stars, IN GOD WE TRUST above, rays above stars. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIFTY DOLLARS, and ornaments. Coronet tip between stars six and seven.
Basic Information
GSID:
14685
Coin Date:
1877
Denomination:
P$50 / Pattern 50 Dollars
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1877
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Half Union, Small Head, Gold
Variety 2:
J-1548
Rarity:
R-unique
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
83.591 gr
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
50.8 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Reverse Designer:
William Barber
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