US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-929 50C - Liberty Seated facing left Rev with 50 cents within wreath struck in Copper

Owner Comments:

1870 50C Standard Silver Half Dollar
Judd-929, Pollock-1034
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65RB CAC Endorsed
Ex: Denali Collection.

Struck in copper with a reeded edge.

Obverse: The obverse portrays a left facing seated figure of Liberty with shield and olive branch. A scroll is draped over the shield with the word LIBERTY inscribed in raised letters; a Liberty pole is positioned behind the shield. Thirteen stars surround the central devices, with the date in the exergue.

Reverse: Features the denomination 50 / CENTS encircled by an agricultural wreath, with the word STANDARD above.

Comment:
This is an elegant example of this scarce pattern, richly toned with gold and pumpkin-orange shadings in addition to mahogany and more colorful sapphire and violet hues. Carefully preserved and outstanding.

Provenance:
Ex: Heritage Oct 2011 - Pittsburgh / lot 4570, ($9,775);
Heritage April 2012 CSNS /Lot #6284 (Not Sold):
Stacks and Bowers Aug 2012 ANA (Rarities Night) / Lot 11606 (Not Sold):
Heritage July 2013 – Orlando / Lot #3490 ($8225);
Kagins’ March 2018 ANA National Money Show Auction / Lot1393 ($7500)