5C and Half Dime Pattern Set
J-1065

Owner Comments:

1871 Half Dime
Judd-1065, Pollock-1200
Rarity: low Rarity-7, PR64 CAC Endorsed

Struck in silver with a reeded edge.

Obverse: Liberty is seated left on the obverse with thirteen stars around the periphery and the date below. She is wearing an Indian headdress and supporting a Liberty pole with her right hand. Liberty's left hand rests on a globe over which a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY is draped. A pair of flags is behind the seated figure.

Reverse: A wreath of cotton and corn encloses the denomination 5 CENTS, the word STANDARD is above.

Comment:
The otherwise green-gray toning is accented with multicolored iridescent hues as the coin turns under a light. All features are smartly impressed with surfaces that are free of outwardly noticeable handling marks. A high, sharp wire edge is visible on each side.

Provenance/Appearance:
Private sale 3/2014: Prior Stacks Bowers Aug 2011 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money /Lot #9061