1870 50C J-951, CAM PR(PCGS#861197)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

7274

Erhaltungsgrad

PR63CAM

Preis

2.640

Losbeschreibung

1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-951, Pollock-1094. Rarity-5. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-63 Cameo (PCGS). Obv:Standard Silver design with a bust of Liberty facing right, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST inscribed on a scroll below. Liberty is wearing a diadem inscribed LIBERTY and her hair is tied in a bun. Rev:A wreath of corn and cotton surrounds the denomination 50 CENTS and the date 1870, the word STANDARD inscribed along the upper border. This is an engaging piece with subtle steel-olive peripheral toning framing untoned silver white centers. Cameo contrast is pronounced at all viewing angles, the strike sharp apart from a touch of softness in the centers. Provenance: Collector envelope with attribution notation included. PCGS Population: 2; 6 finer in this category (Proof-66 Cameo finest). PCGS# 861197. NGC ID: 29YK. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.