1870 50C J-933 PR(PCGS#61179)

November 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8685

Grade

PR65

Price

7,800

Lot Description

<strong>Obv:</strong> William Barber's seated Liberty facing left, an olive branch in her left hand, her right hand supporting a federal shield with a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY crossing the shield. LIBERTY is expressed in raised letters, as always seen on examples of this type despite the notation in the 1994 Pollock pattern reference to the contrary (incuse letters). A liberty pole with cap is behind the portrait, 13 stars encircle the periphery, and the date 1870 is below. <strong>Rev:</strong> The same design that the Mint used to produce regular issue 1870 Liberty Seated half dollars. One of the finest known examples of this issue, the surfaces are spectacular with soft lilac, lavender and steel-blue toning. The strike is bold and without a hint of weakness. As to the surfaces, the Gem grade speaks volumes as to the quality as the devices and fields are clearly superior.