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PCGS Number: 62215 Coin Date: 1891 Denomination (Short): P50c Denomination (Long): Pattern 50 Cents Variety: Silver Variety 2: J-1765 Desg: PR Composition: Silver Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1891 Mint Location: Philadelphia Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Barber’s head of Liberty, similar to the adopted issue, but with each star having five points rather than six. Seven stars left, six stars right. Reverse Description: Variation on the heraldic eagle theme, with an oak wreath, open at the top, encircling the eagle, and with other differences. General Notes: 1891 Half Dollar. Two pieces are known, both in the Smithsonian Institution. PCGS #: 62215
