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1877 50C Half Dollar, Judd-1539A, Pollock-1707, R.8, PR65 NGC....
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Sold on Jan 7, 2010 for:
$46,000.00
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Description
Extremely Rare Judd-1539A 1877, PR65
Pattern Half Dollar, Ex: Lemus
1877 50C Half Dollar, Judd-1539A, Pollock-1707, R.8, PR65
NGC. The obverse centers around a bust of Liberty facing left.
Liberty wears a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath, with the word
LIBERTY inscribed on the cap band. The bust is surrounded by 13
stars arranged seven to the left and six to the right. IN GOD WE
TRUST is inscribed above with the date below. The reverse features
an eagle standing on a tablet inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM, and
clutching an olive branch and three arrows. The eagle's left talon
supports a shield. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is at the
border above, with the denomination HALF DOLLAR below. Struck in
silver with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com can trace only three
examples of Judd-1539A today. The present coin is the finest of the
three, and has been offered at auction only a handful of times
since 1886. The importance of this offering cannot be
overstated.The present coin possesses the intangible quality known as eye appeal in abundance. The deeply reflective fields are covered with vivid shades of olive, lilac, and gold. The strike is marvelous, with crisp detail in the hair and star centrils. The intricate beauty of Barber's design is fully realized on this extremely rare pattern. As previously indicated, this piece is the finest of the three known examples, and its importance cannot be overstated.
Ex: Maris Collection (New York Coin and Stamp, 6/1886), lot 206; T. Harrison Garrett; Garrett Collection (Bowers and Ruddy, 11/1979), lot 392; Randolph S. Rothschild Collection (Stack's, 10/2003), lot 1091; The Lemus Collection (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 1884.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2AEN, PCGS# 61881, GSID# 14784)
Auction Info
2010 January Orlando, FL FUN US Coin Auction #1136 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2010
6th-10th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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