US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-756
50C - Standard Silver
Head with a star
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1869 J-756 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 64 BN CAMEO |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1869 50C Standard Silver
Judd-756, Pollock-840
Rarity: Low R.7; PR64BN Cameo
Struck in copper with a reeded edge
Obverse: Liberty wearing a headband inscribed LIBERTY and ornamented with a star and her hair is tied back into a bun, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the periphery, and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is on a scroll below.
Reverse: A wreath of laurel and oak encircles the denomination 50 CENTS with the inscription STANDARD SILVER around and the date 1869 is outside and below the wreath bounded with 2 STARS.
Comment:
Probably fewer than a dozen are known of this pattern. The fields are exceptionally deep in their mirrored reflectivity. Each side has equal amounts of brown and pale blue iridescence. A lovely, high-end example.
Provenance/Appearances:
Private Sale Apr 2017; Prior Heritage Dec 2008 Houston, TX Signature Auction / Lot #1772