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PCGS Number: 12104 Coin Date: 1861 Denomination (Short): P50c Denomination (Long): Pattern 50 Cents Variety: Copper Variety 2: J-278 Desg: PR Composition: Copper Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1861 Mint Location: Philadelphia Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Regular Liberty Seated die of the year. Reverse Description: Design similar to the regular issue except with GOD OUR TRUST on scroll above the eagle. General Notes: 1861 Half Dollar.
Patterns originally issued in December 1861 to test the concept of a motto on coinage. Copper impressions usually with bronzed surfaces. Obverse die varieties exist. PCGS #: 12104