1882 50C J-1701, RB PR(PCGS#72107)

November 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

3212

Grade

PR66RB

Prix

48 000

Description du lot

<strong>Obv:</strong> George T. Morgan's design with a head of Liberty facing right, the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM above, the date 1882 below, and 13 stars arranged around the border seven left, six right. Liberty wears shield-shaped earrings, and an encircling band on her head is inscribed LIBERTY. <strong>Rev:</strong> A defiant eagle with raised wings faces right and clutches an olive branch in its right talon and three arrows in its left talon. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is above and the denomination HALF DOLLAR is below. Gorgeous red and brown surfaces with rich iridescent blue, pinkish-rose and antique gold highlights that flash into view as the surfaces dip into a light. This premium Gem specimen is a visual and artistic treat, and, of course, a prime numismatic rarity.<p>This famous design by George T. Morgan is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful pattern motifs attributed to the 19th century United States Mint. Examples were issued in three-piece pattern Proof sets of the quarter, half dollar and silver dollar, in silver or copper. The <em>uspatterns.com</em> website accounts for only seven survivors of the Judd-1701 half dollar in copper, which impressions are rarer than their silver counterparts, Judd-1700, of which 11 are extant. A highlight of the pattern offerings in this sale, and destined to become the same in another advanced cabinet.