This coin is a unique example from the United States, specifically from the Patterns & Trial Coins series, minted in Philadelphia in 1874. It carries a denomination of 50 cents (50¢) and is categorized as a Proof coin, indicating that it was struck with exceptional quality. The coin has no specified designer, which is typical for many trial and pattern pieces. Interestingly, certain technical properties such as diameter, weight, and mintage either lack detailed information or are recorded as zero, which suggests this may be a conceptual or experimental piece rather than a widely circulated coin. The absence of a mint mark also indicates that it was minted in Philadelphia without a specific identifier. The material used for this coin is listed simply as 'Other,' hinting at its experimental nature or a composition that doesn't fall within standard classifications. Although the dimensions and other quantitative details are unavailable, this coin's historical context and rarity as a trial piece potentially enhance its desirability among collectors. Its non-circulating status, combined with the pattern nature, positions it as a remarkable specimen within the realm of American numismatics, especially for those interested in 19th-century coinage.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.5 |
| designer | N/A |
| diameter | 0 |
| edge-type | N/A |
| height | 0 |
| material | Other |
| mint-mark | None |
| mintage | 0 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 0 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1874 |