Click to enlargeJA1837-2/P3046

This is an incomplete obverse die trial, in lead, for an 1837 half dollar using Christian Gobrecht's seated liberty design. The word "Liberty" is missing on the shield ribbon.

The piece is unique and is ex Titian Peale estate, Stacks 3/86, Heritage 8/2004, Dr. Korein, ANS.

Photo courtesy of Heritage.