1870 50C J-936, RB PR(PCGS#71182)

1870 50C J-936, RB PR (PCGS#71182)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

Lot Description: 1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-936, Pollock-1042. Rarity-6+. Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). OGH. Obv: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. A liberty pole with cap is behind the portrait, 13 stars encircle the periphery, and the date 1870 is below. Rev:The same design that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1870 Liberty Seated half dollars. This exceptionally vivid Gem exhibits steel-blue, antique copper, deep rose and salmon pink colors that are more irregular in distribution on the reverse. Semi reflective in finish with a full strike and carefully preserved surfaces. Examples of this type were distributed to contemporary collectors as part of pattern Proof sets that also featured the other denominations. Provenance: From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. PCGS Population: 4; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 71182. NGC ID: 29Y8. Click here for certification details from PCGS.