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Wow. I haven't seen a coin so action-packed

Walking Liberty Half Dollar Patterns Judd-1996 (Formerly Judd-1800), Pollack-2058 Differences Obverse - Same Judd-1995 - Denticles added Reverse - Same as Judd-1995 - Denticles added Image courtesy of USPatterns.com

Walking Liberty Half Dollar Patterns Judd-1995 (Formerly Judd-1799), Pollack-2057 Differences Obverse - Same Judd-1991 - Added landed to left of sun Reverse - Same as used on final design but everything slightly smaller and farther from rim Image from USPatterns.com

Walking Liberty Half Dollar Patterns Judd-1994, Pollack-2059 Differences Obverse - Same as adopted but date is narrower Reverse - Same as used on final design but without Weinman's "W" Info and image courtesy of USPatterns.com

Barber Dime Pattern Judd-1760, Pollock-1974 No difference between this and issued design. Only one known. References: Judd's 1959 United States Pattern, Experimental, and Trial Pieces, USPatterns.com

One of two known examples of this variety. This piece went for $52,900 in mid-2004.

All pics from Heritage Auction archives. All information from Heritage Auctions and Dr. J. Hewitt Judd's "United States Pattern, Experimental and Trial Pieces" - 1959 edition. I will do my best to add additional information and varieties but given my resources, this is the best I can do. I'm using this series and others to build my pattern collecting knowledge. One day I'll have these coins and other magnificent alternative designs.

Walking Liberty Half Dollar Patterns Judd-1991 (formerly Judd-1798), Pollack-2056 According to Heritage Auctions, believed to be the earliest of the six varieties of patterns. Differences Obverse - "LIBERTY" around top of obverse, not as spread apart as accepted version - Smaller Liberty figure than on accepted design - Lower "IN GOD WE TRUST" and different indentation as accepted version - Added behind back heel Reverse - Same as Judd-1992

Walking Liberty Half Dollar Patterns Judd-1993 (formerly Judd-1797a), Pollack-2055 Differences Obverse - Same as Judd-1992 Reverse - Same as used on final design

Walking Liberty Half Dollar Patterns Judd-1992 (formerly Judd-1797), Pollack-2053 Differences Obverse - Full length figure of Liberty - "LIBERTY" in right field with appearing as LiberTy - "IN GOD WE TRUST" larger than on the normal coin Reverse - "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" larger - "HALF DOLLAR" appears above eagle - "E PLURIBUS UNUM" below eagle

That is in gorgeous shape!

I plan on doing some roll searching this break. I have one burning question for the roll searchers out there: What is the best combination of rolls to get for a given amount of money? In other words, suppose I want to only spend $20. Should I get 1 roll of quarters, 1 roll of dimes, 2 rolls of nickels, and 2 rolls of pennies? What combinations do you sort through/recommend? After Xmas I may shell out for more than $20 giving me more options. Thanks, George

Barber Coin Collectors' Society Great for grading and other information.

Anyone know a good encyclopedia on this series? Thanks, George Maybe one day someone will peruse this thread AND know that answer.

Ooh! 1949-S nickel found in brother's pocket change. It's in good hands now. I need it for my album.

Standing or Walking for me!

Too big a head for the coin. i'd rather flip an old standing lib to a teller. It seems perfect for the size of the coin.

Barber. It's just so right.

Kindly requesting an update to this thread. Thanks, George

Kindly requesting and update to this thread. Thanks, George

Ahh!! I really want to see these pics but I think the forum is outdated and the pics aren't attached anymore!

Coronet just seems so right for a coin that size and of that denomination.

Wow. Peace is winning. Woo!

I can't tell if I see wear or a weak die