Just a short question, where might I go if I wanted to look at the Half Union 1877 $50 pattern coin in copper. I know it survived, just not sure where or how. If this coin had been produced, it would easily be a collector favorite in my opinion.
I assume you mean this one - The illustrated example is the Byron Reed coin - inventory item number P319. Photo courtesy of the Durham Western Heritage Museum. (above copied from US Patterns.com) If you want to see one in person, the Smithsonian and Connecticut State Library have examples. Or you could visit the ANA Money Museum in Colorado Springs and see the example from Harry Bass collection.
Should have mentioned it previously, but the Smithsonian rarely has the coins on display. You might wait decades before it came out of the basement. Best bet is the ANA Museum. By the way, a forum member owns that coin.
Shhh!! I told you I don't want to openly advertise this! Now I have to find a better hiding spot then my desk drawer.
