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Gem 1870 Standard Silver Half Struck in Copper, Judd-960

1870 50C Standard Silver Half Dollar, Judd-960, Pollock-1112, R.7, PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Standard Silver design showing Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY in raised letters. The reverse reads 50 CENTS 1870 in the center and is surrounded by a wreath of cotton and corn. These pieces were sold with the other denominations for $15 at the time of issue. Fewer than a dozen examples are believed known today. Struck in copper with a plain edge. The surfaces show uniform, deep brown patina over each side with remnants of bright, original coppery-red color around the margins.

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 71206, GSID# 13745)


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
July, 2003
26th-28th Saturday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jul 28, 2003 for: Not Sold
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