1869 50C J-742, CAM PR(PCGS#388971)

1869 50C J-742, CAM PR (PCGS#388971)

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

Lot Description: 1869 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-742, Pollock-823. Rarity-5. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). Obv:Standard Silver design with a bust of Liberty facing right, a cap ornamented with two stars on her head and a ribbon emblazoned LIBERTY crossing her shoulder. A tiny B for the designer (Barber) is within the ribbon folds. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed on a scroll below. The letters in the word GOD are widely repunched. Rev:A wreath of laurel and oak encircles the denomination 50 CENTS with the inscription STANDARD SILVER around and the date 1869 below. This charming specimen exhibits iridescent golden-copper peripheral toning around minimally patinated, silver gray centers. Fully struck with bold field to device contrast that readily upholds the validity of the coveted CAM designation from PCGS. Provenance: From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. Acquired December 1987. PCGS Population: just 1; with a single Proof-65+ Cameo finer in this category. PCGS# 388971. NGC ID: 29SS. Click here for certification details from PCGS.