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J-956 50C Struck in Aluminum

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: J-956
Item Description: 50C 1870 J-956 Aluminum
Full Grade: PCGS PF 64
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1970 50C
Judd-956 Pollock-1100,
Rarity: High R.7 PR64 CAM CAC Endorsed


Struck in Aluminum with a Plain edge

Obverse: Liberty Head with a Tiara (diadem) inscribed with LIBERTY and without any stars, and her hair is tied in a bun. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the bust with “IN GOD WE TRUST” on a ribbon below.

Reverse: The denomination 50 Cents and the date 1870 is in the center of the wreath of Cotton and corn and inscription STANDARD is at the top.

Comment:
The N in IN and the E in WE are lightly repunched within the motto, which resides in a scroll below the bust. This impressive Choice proof displays sharply detailed frosty design elements that contrast boldly with the reflective fields.

Mostly brilliant surfaces are well-preserved and show a few subtle hints of pale green toning.

Provenance:
From The Towers Collection, Heritage CSNS May 2024 Lot #3722; Priors
Goldberg June 2014 Sale Lot 1637 (Passed)

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