US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-296
50C Liberty Seated GOD OUR TRUST in Field
Copper
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1862 J-296 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 65 Brown |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1862 50C
Judd-296, Pollock-354
Rarity: High R.6, PR65 BN
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in copper with a reeded edge
Obverse: The Liberty Seated type used for the year 1862.
Reverse: Virtually identical to the adopted design with the motto GOD OUR TRUST set directly into the upper reverse field without a banner or scroll.
Comment:
The present Gem is glossy brown with vibrant accents of cobalt-blue and magenta. Flashy and pinpoint-sharp. These pre-motto patterns exist to the extent of about two dozen in silver and about half that in copper.
Provenance:
Ex: Bob Simpson Heritage Nov 2020 Signature Auction / Lot #3125; .Priors
- Heritage Jan 1999 (FUN) / Lot#7421 (NGC65BN Pass)
- Superior May 1990 (The Father Flanagan's Boys Home Sale) / Lot #3320 (NGC64BN)