1863 50C J-339, RB PR(PCGS#70501)

1863 50C J-339, RB PR (PCGS#70501)

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

Lot Description: 1863 Pattern Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Judd-339, Pollock-411. Rarity-6-. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 RB (NGC). CAC. OH. Obv:The same design that the Mint used to produce regular issue 1863 Liberty Seated half dollars. Rev:Similar to the regular issue design, but with the addition of a scroll inscribed with the motto GOD OUR TRUST in the field above the eagle. A predominantly deep olive-copper and lilac-rose specimen that reveals more vivid undertones of salmon pink, champagne-apricot, antique gold and powder blue as the surfaces dip into a light. Fully struck with appreciable reflectivity in the fields that enhances already strong eye appeal. Extant population: approximately two dozen specimens, per the uspatterns.comwebsite. Provenance: From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. Combined PCGS and NGC Population: just 1; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 70501. NGC ID: 29FS. Click here for certification details from NGC.