US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-1065
5C Half Dime - Seated Indian Princess / 5 CENTS Rev
In Silver
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873 |
| Item Description: |
H10C 1871 J-1065 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 64 |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1871 Half Dime
Judd-1065, Pollock-1200
Rarity: low Rarity-7, PR64 CAC Endorsed
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty is seated left on the obverse with thirteen stars around the periphery and the date below. She is wearing an Indian headdress and supporting a Liberty pole with her right hand. Liberty's left hand rests on a globe over which a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY is draped. A pair of flags is behind the seated figure.
Reverse: A wreath of cotton and corn encloses the denomination 5 CENTS, the word STANDARD is above.
Comment:
The otherwise green-gray toning is accented with multicolored iridescent hues as the coin turns under a light. All features are smartly impressed with surfaces that are free of outwardly noticeable handling marks. A high, sharp wire edge is visible on each side.
Provenance/Appearance:
Private sale 3/2014: Prior Stacks Bowers Aug 2011 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money /Lot #9061