US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-280
50C: Liberty Seated Right No banner for motto
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1861 J-280 BRONZED |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 63 Brown |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1861 50C
Judd-280, Pollock-331
Rarity: Low R.7
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:
This half was one of the experimental pieces struck that tried out differing mottoes and their placement. This piece was bronzed, and these pieces are believed to be later restrikes. The surfaces are even brown with just a slight underlying reddish tone. A field scratch to the right of the eagle's head is the only mark of note
Provenance:
Heritage March 2019 Signature Auction / Lot #4518