1863 50C J-343, RB PR(PCGS#70505)

1863 50C J-343, RB PR (PCGS#70505)

The Regency Auction 46

Lot Description: An incredible and technicolored GEM example of this transitional pattern half dollar. Pairing the regular 1863 Proof obverse with a with Motto reverse, as adopted in 1866, this coin is struck in copper with a reeded edge. A low Rarity-7, there are 7-12 examples known in all grades, of which this is one of the very FINEST. Ultra reflective, incredibly well preserved mirrors are glassy and flashy. The fields are essentially without flaw. The intensity of the flashy mirrors bring out the swirling blend of cherry-red with violet and azure accents, giving this GEM an exquisite look. WOW. PCGS 2, NGC 0. This coin was the Bob R. Simpson duplicate, last sold in February 2014 as an NGC PR65+ RB for $7,050. More recently the Boylston Collection PR66 sold for $6,169 in our May 2021 Regency Auction. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $10,000. An attractive and colorful major rarity that will delight any advanced Seated Liberty half dollar collector or specialized Pattern collection. Bidding should be fierce! Cert. Number 85187671 PCGS # 70505.00