US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873
Item Description: 50C 1870 J-933
Full Grade: NGC PF 66
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1870 50C
Judd-933, Pollock-1039
Rarity: Low R.7, PR66


Struck in Silver with Reeded Edge.

Obverse: A seated figure of Liberty faces left on the obverse with 13 stars surrounding. The date is below, a free-standing Liberty pole is behind, and LIBERTY is inscribed on a scroll crossing a small shield.

Reverse: A regular Spread Wing Eagle die of the Seated Half for the year.

Comments:
The surfaces are spectacular with rich lilac, lavender and blue toning right to the frosty centers. The strike is bold and without a hint of weakness. As to the surfaces, the grade speaks volumes as to the quality as the devices and fields are virtually pristine.

Provenance/Appearances:
From Great Collections Dec 2022, Priors
- Great Collections May 2019,
- Heritage May 2012 Long Beach / Lot #4693,
- Stacks & Bowers March 2011 Baltimore Lot 6048
- Heritage Aug 1998 (ANA Portland) / Lot #5125

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