IN GOD WE TRUST
J-295
Silver with Motto in Field
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1862 J-295 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1862 50C Half Dollar
Judd-295, Pollock-353
Rarity: R.5, PR64+ CAC endorsed.
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in silver 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:
Lightly toned and noticeably contrasted on each side. An L-shaped lint mark is located in the field between Liberty's head and cap. A prominent die crack traverses the reverse from the left corner of the shield to the rim above. The reverse fields are noticeably striated.
According to USPatterns.com, about two dozen of these pieces are known. W. Elliot Woodward stated in his May 1863 catalog that 25 sets were struck.
Provenance:
Ex: Bob Simpson, heritage Aug 2021 ANA WFOM / Lot #3063; priors Heritage July 2003 Baltimore / Lot #9949 (NGCPF65)