1838 P50C Half Dollar Judd-72, Pollock-75, R.5, PR66 Cameo PCGS....

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1838 Half Dollar in Silver
Judd-72, PR66 Cameo
Kneass-Gobrecht Collaboration

1838 P50C Half Dollar Judd-72, Pollock-75, R.5, PR66 Cameo PCGS. A draped bust of Liberty with lush hair curls faces left wearing a crown of jewels and a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY, seven stars to the left, six stars to the right, and the date below. A finely detailed standing eagle on the reverse displays its wings with the head turned over the left wing to the viewer's right, an olive branch and four arrows in the eagle's claws. The statutory legend, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, around, and the denomination, HALF DOLLAR, below. William Kneass created the obverse, in collaboration with Christian Gobrecht who created the reverse. Struck in silver with a reeded edge.

The USPatterns.com website suggests that 50 to 60 of these are known, including originals and restrikes. This breathtaking Premium Gem Cameo proof exhibits incredible field-device contrast within a frame of blue, violet, and gold toning on each side. This top-quality piece presents an important opportunity for the specialized collector. Population: 1 in 66 Cameo, 0 finer (3/23).
Ex: Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part IV (Heritage, 2/2021), lot 3122.
From The Atherton Collection of U.S. Pattern Coins.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 296M, PCGS# 390800, Greysheet# 373484)

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