US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-957
50C - Standard Silver Liberty Head with Head Ban (w/ Star)Rev Date wuth in Wreath
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1870 J-957 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 62 Cameo |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1870 50C
Judd-957 Pollock-1108,
Rarity: R.5 PR62 Cam
Struck in silver with a reeded edge
Obverse: A bust of Liberty faces right and is surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. She wears a headband inscribed LIBERTY, and has a large star on her forehead. IN GOD WE TRUST is below with in a scroll.
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:
Mostly brilliant, but the borders exhibit sea-green and lavender tints. Minor inexactness of strike is noted near the B in LIBERTY and above the 1 in the date.
Provenance:
From The Dale Hopkins Collection (Heritage 2014 April 23 - 27 CSNS US Coin Signature Auction - Chicago / Lot 6095)