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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863
Item Description: 50C 1863 J-341
Full Grade: PCGS PF 65 Brown
Owner: mania

Set Details

Custom Sets: 50C Patterns
IN GOD WE TRUST
US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Patterns & Trial Coins (1792-1863)

Owner Comments:


1863 50C
Judd-341, Pollock-413
Rarity: R.5, PR65 BN CAC Endorsed. 

Struck in copper with a reeded edge.

Obverse: The obverse die is that of regular issue half dollars in 1863.
Reverse: The reverse presents the regular spread-wing eagle but with the motto GOD OUR TRUST set directly in the field, rather than on a scroll, a feature attributed to George Eckfeldt for Mint Director James Pollock.

Comments:
While labeled Brown, there is significant underlying mint red beneath the brown patina. Bright, reflective fields.

Provenance/Appearance:
From Heritage April 2020 Central States Signature Auction - Dallas / Lot #4820; Prior Superior Sept 1999 Pre Long beach / Lot# 1420

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