1863 50C J-339, BN PR(PCGS#60501)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4277

Grade

PR65

Price

3,173

Lot Description

1863 Pattern Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Judd-339, Pollock-411. Rarity-6-. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 BN (PCGS). CAC. The obverse design is that which the Mint used to strike regular-issue 1863 Liberty Seated half dollars. The reverse is similar to the regular-issue design, but the motto GOD OUR TRUST is inscribed on a scroll in the upper field. A breathtakingly beautiful Gem, this richly toned example displays dominant copper-mahogany patina with a very even appearance overall. Fully struck from the dies, this virtually blemish-free specimen is certainly among the finest examples of Judd-339 extant. PCGS# 60501. Provenance: From the Richard Jewell Collection. Earlier from Heritage's sale of May 2012, lot 4671. PCGS Population: 4 in 65 BN; 1 finer (PR-66 BN).