1870 50C J-939, CAM PR(PCGS#389257)

The Regency Auction 26

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

818

Grade

PR65CAM

Price

2,174

Lot Description

FROM THE STEVEN COOK COLLECTION OF PATTERNS, PART 1. R-5 (31-75 minted). Capped head of Liberty with 3 stars, no B on ribbon. Standard Silver agricultural wreath reverse. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. A real GEM boasting deep, beaming mirrors that offer a strong contrast against the frosted, well struck devices. The eye appeal is SUPERB with brilliant, untoned silver surfaces that look as fresh today as they did when being carefully removed from the dies in 1870. A strong glass reveals a tiny line or two which are taken into account by the assigned grade. PCGS 1, NGC 2. This coin's most recent auction appearance was nearly six years ago, where it realized $2,585 (October 2012); prior to that, it sold in the 2008 ANA auction for $3,738. Mr. Simpson did not have one in our offering of his extensive Standard Silver Collection in January and May 2017. Cert. Number 1974228-004 PCGS # 389257