Lot 1054
1871 Pattern Half Dime. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1066. Pollock-1201. Low Rarity 7. NGC graded Proof 63 Red & Brown. Mottled bluish toning on both sides on a base of warm reddish brown. The well-liked Indian Princess motif credited to James B. Longacre, but in this rendition of 1871 (two years after he died), from modified hubs and dies by Longacre's successor, William Barber. Pop 1; 1 finer in 66 RB (PCGS # 71325) .
Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000.
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| Realized $2,300 |
