1869 50C J-756, RB PR(PCGS#70986)

1869 50C J-756, RB PR (PCGS#70986)

The June 2012 Baltimore Auction

Losbeschreibung: 1869 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-756, Pollock-840. Rarity-7-. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). Tightly coiffed head of Liberty right, ribbon in hair reads LIBERTY, star on forehead, curls at shoulder, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around, IN GOD WE TRUST on ribbon below, reverse with STANDARD SILVER around, date below a central wreath of oak and laurel, 50 / CENTS within. Deep red-brown with soft but lively mint orange throughout. The uspatterns.com website notes these particular patterns as: "The Standard Silver design. These were sold in sets with the other designs and denominations for $15. These were struck in the following combinations: Copper with reeded edge, Judd-756, less than a dozen are known." Physically and aesthetically choice for the grade. PCGS# 70986. PCGS Population: 2; none finer within any designation.