Owner Comments:
1870 50C Standard Silver Half Dollar
Judd-931, Pollock-1037
Rarity: High R.7, PR65 Cam
Ex: Simpson
Struck in Aluminum 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:
Fewer than half a dozen examples are believed known of this majestic pattern. Unlike many aluminum patterns, this piece only shows two minor planchet lamination's, both on the obverse, the result of the Mint's unfamiliarity with working with aluminum.
The fields are deeply mirrored, and as often seen, the devices present strong, frosted contrast.
Weight: 54.6 Grains, Dia 30.6 mm
Provenance/ Appearances:
Private Sale 3/22, Priors:
- Heritage Nov 2011 Beverly Hills / Lot #4101;
- Heritage Nov 2003 / Lot #11145,
- Bowers & Merena Nov 1997 (Pennsylvania Cabinet) / Lot # 1396 (PF64)