US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-279 50C
God Our Trust
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1861 J-279 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Cameo |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1861 50C
Judd-280, Pollock-330
Rarity: Low R.7 , PR64 Deep Cameo , CAC Endorsed
EX; Simpson
Struck in Copper with Reeded Edge
Obverse: The same design that the Mint used to produce regular issue 1861 Liberty Seated half dollars. The point of the shield is over the left edge of the digit.
Reverse: Similar to the regular issue design, but with the addition of a scroll with the motto GOD OUR TRUST in the field above the eagle within a scroll.
Comment:
The fields are deeply mirrored with thick mint frost over the devices that provides the Deep Cameo contrast. Just the slightest tinge of pale golden color is present on each side.
Provenance/Appearances:
From Great Collections Feb 2023 priors: Heritage Sept 2020 Important Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part I / Lot #10188, Heritage Jan 1999 (FUN) / Lot #7414