1838 50C J-72 PR(PCGS#11282)

1838 50C J-72 PR (PCGS#11282)

September 2005 Pre-Long Beach Auction #32

Auctioneer
Goldberg Auctioneers
Lot Number
2284
Grade
PR64
Price
6,670
Lot Description
Lot 2284 1838 Pattern Half Dollar. Silver, reeded edge.NGC graded Proof 64.Nice blue and light gold toning. A very choice example of this memorable design by William Kneass. Liberty is featured with a draped bust wearing a diadem and a ribbon in the hair inscribed LIBERTY. For the reverse, Christian Gobrecht's design of an eagle with spread wings holding an olive branch in the right claw and four arrows in the left.Pop 2; 5 in 65; 1 in 66. (PCGS # 11282) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000.
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