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1870 Half Eagle, Judd-1032, Pollock-1167, R.7, PR64 Gilt. Regular die trials issue for the half eagle of 1870. Struck in cop...
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Sold on Jun 5, 1997 for:
$6,900.00
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Description
Rare Gilt Die Trial For the 1870 Half Eagle, Judd-1032
1870 Half Eagle, Judd-1032, Pollock-1167, R.7, PR64 Gilt. Regular die trials issue for the half eagle of 1870. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. A rare and unusual die trial, this issue was struck in copper, aluminum, and nickel. An attractive piece that retains complete gilting on each side. The fields are reflective and the piece looks deceptively like a proof regular issue. It is only when handled that one notices it comes up a bit light in weight. A couple of intersecting scrapes are noted in the left obverse field. On the upper reverse are remnants of a fingerprint, the acids in the skin apparently being strong enough to react with the copper even through the gilt outer layer. A scarce and desirable die trial.Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2A29, PCGS# 61281, Greysheet# 13469)
Auction Info
1997 June Long Beach Sale #173 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 1997
5th-6th
Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
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