1871 50C J-1114 PR(PCGS#61373)

The Regency Auction 27

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

601

Grade

PR63

Price

8,813

Lot Description

R-7+ (4-6 minted). James Longacre's Indian Princess design with stars around, paired with a regular issue proof reverse. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Sharply struck and Liberty is in full high relief. The surrounding mirrored fields are watery and smooth with a very pleasing, original patina. Shades of slate, dove, blue, and pearly gold toning blend together. Clearly this coin sat for a long time in an old collection to obtain this great look. What a great design that would have been such an improvement over the Gobrecht Seated Liberty design. PCGS 6, NGC 1. The most recent sold for $7,800 and that was the first example to sell in nearly 12 years! There is likely some duplication in the Population data. While one coin is graded finer at PCGS, it has never sold in auction. The current PCGS value is listed at $20,000. Good luck! Cert. Number 35411678 PCGS # 61373