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J-72 50C
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1838 J-72 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 60 |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1838 50C
Judd-72, Pollock-75, (possible a restrike)
Rarity: R.5,
Struck in silver with a reeded edge and medal turn.
Obverse: A large bust of Liberty faces left, with 13 stars around and the date is below the bust. Miss Liberty is wearing a diahem and LIBERTY is inscribed on a ribbon.
Reverse: Features an eagle with spread wings holding an olive branch and her right talon is holding arrows. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the denomination are around the perimeter.
Comment: The obverse design is traditionally attributed to William Kneass, but Gobrecht was likely the engraver, since the portrait closely resembles the gold eagle also introduced in 1838.
A nicely struck specimen with pearl-gray and wheat-gold toning. The surfaces are slightly subdued and the left obverse field exhibits a few faded marks. An obverse planchet flaw near 9 o'clock is as made
Provenance / Appearance:
Heritage June 2014 - Long Beach / Lot #5531