1870 50C J-930, BN PR(PCGS#61176)

1870 50C J-930, BN PR (PCGS#61176)

The March 2012 Baltimore Auction

Lot Description: 1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-930, Pollock-1035. Rarity-7+. Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-64 BN (NGC). CAC. From the popular Standard Silver series of patterns. Obverse with William Barber's seated Liberty to left with billowing drapery, holding shield with <em>raised</em> LIBERTY on ribbon, liberty pole and cap, 13 stars around, date below, reverse with bold agricultural wreath, STANDARD above, 50 / CENTS within on two lines. Deep chocolate brown with rich and fiery mint orange in the protected areas. The design is crisply presented with bold details throughout -- for the record, this design is far and away the present writer's (FVV) favorite creation by Barber. One of just five examples of J-930 certified by NGC, three at Proof-64 BN as here, one at Proof-66 BN, and one at Proof-65 RB. The <em>uspatterns.com </em>website suggests that fewer than a dozen examples of the variety are currently known. A choice and pleasing specimen that stands up well to magnified examination.