1870 50C J-933, CAM PR(PCGS#535388)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6635

Grade

PR66CAM

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. A wisp or two of pale champagne-pink iridescence hardly denies brilliance for this flashy and boldly contrasted Cameo Proof. With a full strike and carefully preserved surfaces that provide further appeal. One of a dozen or so known for this Judd number, examples of which were distributed to contemporary collectors as part of pattern Proof sets.