1814 platinum half dollar explained

The 1814 platinum half dollar (J-44[1]) was a United States pattern coin with a face value of fifty cents. Its design was identical to the Capped Bust half dollar, but struck in platinum.[2]

A unique example with 33 "P" punch marks has been given the catalog number J-44a. It has been described as "one of the most intriguing - and mysterious - pattern coins ever produced by the United States."[3] There are two examples known without the punch marks.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Judd, J. Hewitt. United States Pattern Coins. J. Hewitt Judd. 2009. Bowers. Q. David. Q. David Bowers. 9th.
  2. News: Coin Profile: Counterpunched Platinum 1814 half dollar pattern . 9 July 2022 . . 4 July 2011 . 9 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220709194427/https://coinweek.com/coins/patterns/coin-profile-counterpunched-platinum-1814-half-dollar-pattern/ . dead .
  3. Web site: PCGS Certifies Unique Pattern 1814 Platinum Half Dollar, Gives New ID Number . . 9 July 2022 . 5 November 2012.
  4. Web site: 1814 E50C Half Dollar . Heritage Auctions . 9 July 2022.

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