US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-945
50C - Standard Silver Liberty Head w/CAP and 2 Stars Rev Date In-side Wreath
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873 |
| Item Description: |
Silver 50C 1870 J-945 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 64 |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1970 50C
Judd-945 Pollock-1073,
Rarity: Low R.7 PR64 CAC Endorsed
Struck in silver with Reeded edge
Obverse: Bust of Liberty wearing a Cap ornamented with 2 stars and a ribbon flows down and around her shoulder with LIBERTY inscribed with RAISED letters and letter
“B” in the back of Liberty Neck.. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA wraps around the top perimeter and our Mottos IN GOD WE TRUST is within a scroll 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 surfaces have unusual toning, deep orange-russet and blue with occasional dabs of brilliance. Fully struck throughout with no obvious flaws.
Provenance/Appearances:
Heritage 2012 March 8-11 US Coin Signature Auction - New York / Lot 3904